Alabama § 40-7-40 - Plat Books - Failure to Comply with Sections 40-7-37 through 40-7-39.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-7-40 — Plat Books - Failure to Comply with Sections 40-7-37 through 40-7-39., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-7-40. Plat Books - Failure to Comply with Sections 40-7-37 through 40-7-39.
In the event the tax assessor shall fail to comply with the requirements of Sections 40-7-37 through 40-7-39 in any year, he shall forfeit to the State of Alabama the sum of $500, which may be collected by the state by an action upon his official bond.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-7-40
What does Code of Alabama § 40-7-40 cover?
Section 40-7-40 ("Plat Books - Failure to Comply with Sections 40-7-37 through 40-7-39.") 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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