Code of Alabama - Title 34: Professions and Businesses - Chapter 35 - Transient Merchants

• Section 34-35-1 Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings ascribed to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) TRANSIENT MERCHANT....
• Section 34-35-2 Exemptions from chapter
  (a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (1) Civic and nonprofit organizations, wholesale sales to retail merchants by commercial travelers or agents...
• Section 34-35-3 Requirements for transacting business
  A transient merchant may not transact business in any county in this state unless the merchant, and the owner of the merchandise or provider of...
• Section 34-35-4 Application for license
  (a) A transient merchant who desires to transact business in a county in this state must apply for and obtain a license in each county...
• Section 34-35-5 Forms for license applications, certificates, and renewals
  The tax assessor in each county shall prepare appropriate forms for license applications, license certificates, and license renewals issued under this chapter.
• Section 34-35-6 Registered agent; list of transient merchants and their registered agents; procedure where no agent designated or agent cannot be found
  (a) Each applicant for a transient merchant license shall designate a registered agent on the license application. The registered agent must be a resident of...
• Section 34-35-7 License fee; bond
  (a) Each applicant for a transient merchant license must include a license fee of $250 with the application, to be deposited in the county treasury...
• Section 34-35-8 Issuance of license; not transferable; validity; expiration; renewal
  (a) The probate judge shall issue a transient merchant license under this chapter only if all requirements of this chapter have been met. The license...
• Section 34-35-9 Violations of chapter
  Any person who knowingly or intentionally operates a transient business without a valid license as provided by this chapter, or who knowingly or intentionally advertises,...

Last modified: May 3, 2021