SB110 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Garlan GudgerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Business entities, Sec. of State authorized to waive the Certificate of Existence fee for business entities under certain conditions, Sec. 10A-1-4.31 am'd.

Summary

SB110 would let the Secretary of State waive the $25 Certificate of Existence fee for business entities during declared emergencies when compliance is impossible or unreasonable.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the law to allow a waiver of the $25 Certificate of Existence fee under emergency conditions. A state of emergency declared by Alabama, another state, or the federal government that makes substantial compliance with certain laws impossible or unreasonable would trigger the waiver. The change concerns only the Certificate of Existence fee, while other filing fees and processes remain the same, and the act would take effect immediately upon passage.

Who It Affects

• Business entities (both domestic and foreign) that need a Certificate of Existence and could benefit from a waived $25 fee during emergencies.
• The Secretary of State and the agencies that administer entity filings, who would have the authority to grant the fee waiver during emergencies.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Secretary of State to waive the $25 Certificate of Existence fee when a state of emergency renders substantial compliance with the law impossible or unreasonable.
• Confirms that only the Certificate of Existence fee is subject to the waiver; other filing fees remain unchanged.
• Establishes that the act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Business and Commerce