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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1940

Page

5

Alabama Acts Referendum On Education Superintendent Election

An act submits a statewide referendum in certain counties on electing county superintendents of education by qualified electors. The measure defines motor fuels for tax, sets a six cent per gallon excise, and outlines administration, penalties, deposits to the State Highway Department, and enforcement procedures. Approved June 27, 1940.

Waldrop Alabama Legislature OF Seccress John Brandon Wallace, Megginson, Hare, Barchard State Department of Revenue United States Department of Revenue Commissioner of Revenue State Highway Department State of State Tax Commission Court of Competent Jurisdiction Hodo State Treasury Department of Industrial Relations Workm&h's Compensation Cobb Equity Courts Etowah Cherokee Ciicuit Etowah and Cherriokee House of Representatives Senate Court of County Commissioners Board of Revenue Commissioners Court Secretary of

Negotiability of security receipts and equipment trust certificates

Alabama acts covering negotiable transfer of security receipts and equipment trust certificates adjust title transfer rules and protect holders for value without notice. Provisions apply to instruments issued after approval and declare limited constitutional impact if other sections fail. The act takes effect upon approval or June 28, 1940.

Alabama John Brandon

Alabama Legislature Passes Tax and Regulation Measures

A compilation of proposed Alabama laws includes amending Schedule 16 for motor vehicle accessories licenses, setting tiered fees by city size, and exemptions for small stock. Additional bills authorize battery shop licensing, public works funding, and price posting rules for motor fuels. Also includes constitutional amendment proposals on officials’ compensation and a County Commissioners pay schedule.

Alabama Adopts Code of Law Ending Statutory Revisions

The measure adopts the Code of Alabama prepared by publishers under contract and revised by the Joint Committee. It provides that the Code takes effect thirty days after the governor proclaims publication and preserves statutes enacted after June 25 1940 from repeal. The secretary of the Senate must deliver the manuscript upon passage.

Code Commissioner House of Representatives Alabama Secretary of the Senate Secretary of State Finance Audi Code of John Brandon Welch Harrison Company Michle Company West Publishing Company State of Secretary of the Senate

Pickwick Cafe Tax Refund Proceeding in Alabama Case

Court records show No 659 H 656 involving the Pickwick Cafe Inc of Montgomery Alabama. The filing seeks approval for refund of state gross receipts taxes totaling 285.93 for January months in dispute.

Pickwick Cafe, Inc Montgomery Alabama Dama

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