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AL HB105
Bill
Status
6/2/2011
Primary Sponsor
Marcel Black
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 40-12-248 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to establish separate licensing and registration requirements for motor vehicle wreckers (tow trucks) based solely on the wrecker's own gross vehicle weight.
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Tow trucks used primarily to move, tow, or recover disabled motor vehicles or for impoundment purposes are licensed and registered without regard to the gross vehicle weight of any motor vehicle being towed.
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Establishes base amount and additional amount fee schedules for trucks and truck tractors ranging from $10.70 to $445.00 annually depending on gross vehicle weight from 0 to 80,001+ pounds.
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Includes provisions allowing owners to voluntarily increase allowable gross vehicle weight during the tax year by paying the difference in fees, with license classifications decreasing only once per year.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, licensing and registration of trucks and truck tractors, motor vehicle wreckers (tow trucks), licensing and registration based on gross vehicle weight not to include vehicle towed, Sec. 40-12-248 am'd.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor at 6:50 p.m. on June 2, 2011.
6/2/2011