Alabama § 40-12-54 - Automobile Garages and Shops.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-12-54 — Automobile Garages and Shops., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-12-54. Automobile Garages and Shops.
Garages or shops where automobiles or other motor vehicles are repaired, painted, trimmed, or welded for the public shall pay the following license taxes: Each shop where the work is done by one man, $5; each shop where the work is done by two men, $10; each shop where the work is done by more than two men shall pay a license of $10, and an additional license of $5 for each workman in excess of two so employed. Where garage or shop owners do work in shops they shall be counted as workmen. The maximum number of men employed at any time during the license year shall be the basis of computing the license due.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-12-54
What does Code of Alabama § 40-12-54 cover?
Section 40-12-54 ("Automobile Garages and Shops.") 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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