Ala. Code § 40-17-353 (1975) Seizure of Storage Receptacles Pending Payment of Taxes, Interest, and Penalties; Sale of Motor Fuel; Forfeiture of Contraband

• Library: Alabama Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Ala. Code § 40-17-353 (1975)

(a) Upon the discovery of any motor fuel illegally imported into or illegally transported, delivered, stored, or sold in this state, the commissioner shall order the tank or other storage receptacle in which the motor fuel is located to be seized and locked or sealed until the tax, interest, and penalties levied under this article are assessed and paid.

(b) If the assessment for the above tax is not paid within 30 days, the commissioner, in addition to the other remedies in this article, may sell the motor fuel and use the proceeds of the sale to satisfy the assessment due, with any excess funds after payment of the assessment and costs of the sale being returned to the owner of the motor fuel.