Alabama § 40-12-268 - Other Taxes Precluded.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-12-268 — Other Taxes Precluded., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-12-268. Other Taxes Precluded.
The registration fee or license tax herein required to be paid on motor vehicles shall be in lieu of all other privilege or license taxes which the state or any county or municipality thereof might impose, where the motor vehicle is used by the owner; provided, that only one such license tax can be levied and collected on one and the same motor vehicle for one and the same period of time; provided further, that incorporated cities and towns are hereby authorized to collect a reasonable license or privilege tax on motor vehicles used for carrying passengers or freight for hire.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-12-268
What does Code of Alabama § 40-12-268 cover?
Section 40-12-268 ("Other Taxes Precluded.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 40-12-268?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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