All fees and charges provided for in this chapter shall be paid to the board and, upon collection thereof, shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy, except for the examination fees collected by the board's designee as provided for in Section 34-1-4. The State Treasurer shall keep all moneys in a separate fund to be known as "Fund of the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy," which fund shall be expended and drawn against solely for the purposes of this chapter as herein provided. For the purpose of carrying out the objects of this chapter and for the exercise of the powers herein granted, the board shall have the power to direct the disbursement of the fund. All compensation, expenses, and charges incurred for the purposes of this chapter shall be paid from the fund and shall be paid on warrant of the state Comptroller upon certificate or voucher of the treasurer of the board, and of such separate fund such sums as are necessary are hereby appropriated. No compensation, expenses, or charges incurred under this chapter shall be a charge against the general funds of this state, and no part of the special fund herein provided shall revert to the general funds of the state. Fees and charges provided for in this chapter shall be in addition to any licenses which are now or may hereafter be levied on behalf of the state or any political subdivision thereof.
Last modified: May 3, 2021