Alabama § 40-12-40 - Who Must Procure State and County Licenses.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-12-40 — Who Must Procure State and County Licenses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-12-40. Who Must Procure State and County Licenses.
Every person, firm, company, corporation or association, receiver or trustee, but not a governmental subdivision, engaged in any business, vocation, occupation, calling, or profession herein enumerated or who shall exercise any privilege hereinafter described for which a license or privilege tax is required shall first procure a state license, and a county license when so required, and shall pay for the same or shall pay for the exercise of such privilege the amounts hereinafter provided, and comply with all other provisions of this title.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-12-40
What does Code of Alabama § 40-12-40 cover?
Section 40-12-40 ("Who Must Procure State and County Licenses.") 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 § 40-12-40?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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