HB363 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Washington Co., probate office, business licenses, co. commission authorize to establish mail fee
Summary: HB363 lets Washington County charge a mail renewal fee of up to $3 for issuing and mailing business licenses renewed by mail.
What This Bill Does
The county commission may establish a mail renewal fee in the probate office for the issuance, renewal, and mailing of business licenses renewed by mail. The fee cannot exceed three dollars per license. Collected fees must be deposited regularly into the county general fund. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor’s approval (or when it becomes law).

Who It Affects
Businesses and individuals in Washington County who renew their business licenses by mail would pay a fee of up to $3 per renewal.
Washington County government, specifically the probate office and the county general fund, would collect and manage the new fee.

Key Provisions
Section 1 authorizes the county commission to establish a mail renewal fee in the probate office for issuance, renewal, and mailing of each business license renewed by mail, up to $3.
Section 1 requires that the fees collected be deposited regularly into the county general fund.
Section 2 states the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval, or upon becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Washington County