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AL HB128
Bill
Status
5/4/2023
Primary Sponsor
Randy Wood
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AI Summary
HB128 Summary
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Applies only to Calhoun County and authorizes the license commissioner to void motor vehicle license plates, decals, sales and use taxes, issuance fees, interest, penalties, and costs when payment by check or credit card is found non-collectible at deposit.
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Requires the license commissioner or inspector to make reasonable attempts to retrieve voided motor vehicle license plates, decals, and other licenses, with state offices marking records accordingly and notifying law enforcement that the party is operating under a voided license.
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Calhoun County Commission shall reimburse the License Commissioner's office up to $3,500 per year from the General Fund for losses caused by errors, mistakes, or omissions without personal knowledge, including losses from worthless or forged checks, drafts, money orders, or credit cards.
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License commissioner and employees must exercise due care in their duties and make diligent efforts to correct errors and collect amounts immediately upon discovering potential losses; reimbursement does not apply to deliberate misuse or misappropriation of funds.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (passed House April 18, 2023 and Senate May 4, 2023).
Legislative Description
Relating to Calhoun County; to authorize the license commissioner to void a motor vehicle license plate, decal, sales and use tax, issuance fees, interest, penalties, and costs when a check or credit card tendered by an individual, company, or other entity for payment of any motor vehicle license is found non-collectible at the time of deposit; and to provide for the reimbursement from the General Fund of Calhoun County to the License Commissioner for losses by the office of the license commissioner for errors and omissions.
Last Action
Enacted
5/4/2023