AL HB398

Amends Section 40-12-30, Code of Alabama 1975, to require applicants for new or renewal business licenses under Articles 2, 6, 8, and 9 of Chapter 12 to provide either a federal employer identification number or Social Security number to the issuing agent.

For sole proprietorships without a federal employer identification number, applicants must provide their Social Security number instead.

Requires county officials (probate judges or other county licensing officials) to include the federal employer identification number or Social Security number with license information reported to the Department of Revenue.

Mandates that all business privilege license application information for new licenses and renewals be transmitted electronically to the Department of Revenue in a manner prescribed by the department.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.