Alabama § 34-3-18 - Lawyers Not Engaged in Active Practice Authorized to Become Members of Alabama Bar Association.
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§ 34-3-18. Lawyers Not Engaged in Active Practice Authorized to Become Members of Alabama Bar Association.
All lawyers who are qualified to practice law in Alabama and who are not engaged in active practice may become members of the Alabama Bar Association by paying directly to the secretary of such association an annual sum equal to 50 percent of the money collected by the State of Alabama from a lawyer as a privilege license tax to engage in the practice of law. Upon the payment of the sum as prescribed in this section, such person shall be entitled to all the privileges and benefits common to the other members of such association.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 34-3-18 cover?
Section 34-3-18 ("Lawyers Not Engaged in Active Practice Authorized to Become Members of Alabama Bar Association.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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