SB273 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom ButlerSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Will BarfootWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyDonnie ChesteenChris ElliottGarlan GudgerAndrew JonesSteve LivingstonTim MelsonRandy PriceClay ScofieldLarry Stutts

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Counties, license taxes, prohibited on farmers

Summary

SB273 would prohibit counties in Alabama from charging farmers or other farm producers a license or sale fee for selling their farm products.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill prevents counties from imposing any license or other fee on farmers for the sale or disposal of farm products they produce, at any location. It overrides conflicting laws to ensure this prohibition. The effect takes place immediately after the bill is signed by the governor or otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Farmers and others engaged in producing farm products who would be protected from county license or sale fees when selling their products.
• County governments and local authorities who would be barred from assessing such fees.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits counties from charging a farmer or other producers any license or other fee for the sale or disposition of farm products produced by the farmer at any place.
• Notwithstanding any other provision of law, makes the prohibition in effect and enforceable.
• Effective immediately following passage and governor's approval, or otherwise when it becomes law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Counties