Alabama § 40-12-149 - Real Estate Brokers and Agents - Realty Situated Within State.
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§ 40-12-149. Real Estate Brokers and Agents - Realty Situated Within State.
Each person engaged in buying, selling or renting real estate on commission, when such real estate is situated in this state, shall pay to the state the following license tax: In cities and towns of 10,000 inhabitants and over, $15; in cities and towns of less than 10,000 and more than 5,000 inhabitants, $10; and in all other places, $5.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 40-12-149 cover?
Section 40-12-149 ("Real Estate Brokers and Agents - Realty Situated Within State.") 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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