The property and income of an authority, all bonds issued by an authority, the interest on the bonds, conveyances by or to an authority, and leases, deeds, or indentures by or to an authority shall be exempt from all taxation in the state. All tangible personal property sold by an authority is expressly exempt from all state and local sales and use taxes imposed pursuant to law. An authority shall be exempt from all taxes levied by any county or municipality which has consented to and approved the project, or other political subdivision of the state, including, without limitation, license and excise taxes imposed in respect of the privilege of engaging in any of the activities in which an authority may engage. An authority shall not be obligated to pay or allow any fees, taxes, or costs to the judge of probate of any county in respect of its incorporation, the amendment of its certificate of incorporation, or the recording of any document.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.
Chapter 47 - Powers, Duties and Liabilities Generally.
Article 9 - Parks, Playgrounds, and Other Recreational and Athletic Areas and Facilities.
Section 11-47-210 - Definitions.
Section 11-47-210.1 - Legislative Findings and Declarations.
Section 11-47-215 - Certificate of Incorporation of Authorities - Contents.
Section 11-47-217 - Boards of Directors of Authorities.
Section 11-47-220 - Construction of Article.
Section 11-47-223 - Bonds of an Authority - Signature and Seal.
Section 11-47-227 - Construction of Bonds as Negotiable Instruments.
Section 11-47-228 - Exemption From Taxation.
Section 11-47-230 - Compliance With State Laws Governing Competitive Bidding.
Section 11-47-231 - Bonds as Legal Investments.
Section 11-47-232 - Authority as Nonprofit Corporation.
Section 11-47-234 - Eminent Domain.
Section 11-47-237 - Application of State Ethics Act to Members of Authorities.
Section 11-47-238 - Relationship of Article to Other Laws.
Section 11-47-239 - Construction of Article to Effect Its Purpose.