Licenses and Fees

Opinion # 2001-130
Discussion of the probate judge's role in the levy and collection of penalties for failure to obtain a scrap tire license.

Opinion # 2001-158
Discussion of the applicability of the Onsite Wastewater Board licensing requirements to state agencies and municipalities. While counties are not mentioned in this opinion, a similar conclusion would be likely.

Opinion #2002-145
Discussion advising that revenue officers are authorized to enforce laws related to the administration and enforcement of licensing and registration of motor vehicles.

Opinion #2002-155
Discussion addressing requirement that the county licensing official collect statutory fees to be turned over to the Department of Public Safety even in the absence of an agreement with that agency.

Opinion #2002-179
Discussion regarding the authorized uses of the $1 portion of the manufactured homes registration fee retained by the licensing official in light of the 2001 amendments to Section 40-12-155.

Opinion #2002-199
Discussion providing that the district attorney is not exempt from paying the recordation fee when recording judgments in the probate office.

Opinion # 2003-077
Discussion regarding facts to consider when determining which county is responsible to register and collect tax on a motor vehicle.

Opinion # 2003-110
Discussion regarding circumstances to consider in determining a person's residency for the purpose of registering motor vehicles.

Opinion # 2003-113
Discussion providing that vintage vehicles may be operated on the roads of this state as long as such vehicles comply with applicable laws and regulations, but may not be used for general transportation or as commercial vehicles.

Opinion # 2005-001
Discussion providing that separately-owned water or utility boards are not exempt from a business license fee.

Opinion # 2005-078
Discussion providing that state-owned property is exempt from the storm-water fees and assessments levied pursuant to section 11-89C-9.


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