Alabama Code 45-14-244.02. Collection of tax; stamps
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It shall be unlawful for any dealer, storer, or distributor engaged in or continuing in the business in Clay County for which the tax is levied to fail or refuse to add to the sales price and collect from the purchaser the amount due to Clay County on account of the tax herein provided, to refund or offer to refund all or any part of the amount collected or absorbed, or advertise directly or indirectly, the absorption of the tax or any portion thereof. Any person, firm, corporation, club, or association violating this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). Each act in violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense.
Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Violation | up to 30 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-14-244.02
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1