Alabama § 40-2-40 - Chief Executive Officer; Powers, Authority, and Duties Generally.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-2-40 — Chief Executive Officer; Powers, Authority, and Duties Generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-2-40. Chief Executive Officer; Powers, Authority, and Duties Generally.
The chief executive officer of the Department of Revenue shall be known as the Commissioner of Revenue, and all the powers, authority, and duties vested in the Department of Revenue shall be exercised by the Commissioner of Revenue.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-2-40
What does Code of Alabama § 40-2-40 cover?
Section 40-2-40 ("Chief Executive Officer; Powers, Authority, and Duties Generally.") 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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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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