Alabama · Code of Alabama — full code (public domain; via Open US Law, CC BY 4.0)
Ala. Code § 40-23-26: Ala. Code § 40-23-26
What this law says, in plain English
Alabama law requires sellers to collect and remit a 4% sales tax from purchasers. Failing to collect this tax, refunding it, or advertising its absorption is a misdemeanor punishable by fine ($50–$100) and/or jail time (up to 6 months).
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