Alabama § 40-12-160 - Soliciting Brokers.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-12-160 — Soliciting Brokers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-12-160. Soliciting Brokers.
Any person engaged in the management of business matters occurring between the owners of vessels, railroads, airplanes, motor vehicles, and express companies and the shippers or consignors of the freight and the passengers which they carry shall be deemed a “soliciting broker” for the purpose of this section. Every such person shall pay, for the privilege of transacting such business, $50.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 40-12-160 cover?
Section 40-12-160 ("Soliciting Brokers.") 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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