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AL SB73
Bill
Status
3/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Scott Beason
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AI Summary
SB73 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).
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Motor vehicle wreckers used to recover disabled vehicles or for impoundment purposes shall be licensed and registered based solely on the wrecker's own gross vehicle weight.
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Licensing fees for wreckers disregard the gross vehicle weight of any motor vehicle being towed by the wrecker.
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The bill becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.
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
Indefinitely Postponed
6/1/2011