Alabama § 40-17-274 - Disbursement.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-17-274 — Disbursement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-17-274. Disbursement.
(a) The proceeds of the tax herein levied accruing to the State of Alabama, less the actual costs of collection, shall be paid by the department to the State Treasurer for disbursement as follows:
(1) That portion of the tax that is attributable to the use of motor fuel subject to the gasoline tax shall be disbursed in the manner provided by law for the disbursement of the proceeds of the gasoline tax.
(2) That portion of the tax that is attributable to the use of motor fuel subject to the diesel fuel tax shall be disbursed in the manner provided by law for the disbursement of the proceeds of the diesel fuel tax.
(b) The cost of collection shall be the sum of money appropriated each year by law to the department with which to pay salaries and the cost of operation of the department related to the taxes collected pursuant to this article, which shall be deducted, as a first charge from the taxes collected pursuant to this article. The expenditure of the funds appropriated shall be budgeted and allotted pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 41, and shall be limited to the amount appropriated to defray the expenses of operating the department for each fiscal year related to the collection of this tax.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-17-274
What does Code of Alabama § 40-17-274 cover?
Section 40-17-274 ("Disbursement.") 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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