Alabama § 40-12-81 - Commission Merchants or Merchandise Brokers.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-12-81 — Commission Merchants or Merchandise Brokers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-12-81. Commission Merchants or Merchandise Brokers.
Each commission merchant or merchandise broker shall pay one state license tax of $25 and one county license tax of $12.50. Such payment shall be made in the county in which such commission merchant or merchandise broker maintains his principal place of business. Such license shall authorize such commission merchant or merchandise broker to do business in any county of the state without the payment of any further state or county license tax. The payment of the license tax in one county of the state as evidenced by the license certificate of the probate judge shall be sufficient.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-12-81
What does Code of Alabama § 40-12-81 cover?
Section 40-12-81 ("Commission Merchants or Merchandise 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 40-12-81?
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