Alabama § 40-17A-16 - Intent of Chapter.
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§ 40-17A-16. Intent of Chapter.
It is declared to be the intent of this chapter to levy this tax upon illegal drugs in an effort to compensate for the lost revenue from a section of the economy that has not heretofore borne its fair share of the tax burden. This chapter is not intended to inculpate anyone or otherwise cause any individual to incriminate himself or herself in violation of that person’s constitutional rights.
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What does Code of Alabama § 40-17A-16 cover?
Section 40-17A-16 ("Intent of Chapter.") 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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