Alabama § 40-17-357 - Preemption of Local Laws.
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§ 40-17-357. Preemption of Local Laws.
Beginning October 1, 2012, no city or town may levy or impose a new or additional excise or license tax on the sale, distribution, storage, use, or consumption of gasoline or any substitute therefor which is consumed as aviation fuel, as defined under subdivision (2) of Section 40-17-322. Any ordinance enacted or adopted contrary to the provisions of this section shall be null and void.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 40-17-357 cover?
Section 40-17-357 ("Preemption of Local Laws.") 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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