§40-12-244. License tags and registration fees - Exemption for members of armed forces, etc.

There shall be exempt from the operation of the privilege or license tax and registration fee now or hereinafter to be levied on automobiles and motor vehicles by the State of Alabama one passenger vehicle owned by any of the following:

(1)a. An active member of the Alabama National Guard or the Alabama State Guard, when organized in lieu of the National Guard or for any service-connected disabled veteran. The exemption for only one vehicle extends only to distinctive National Guard or service-connected disabled veterans' license tags and shall be claimed upon presentation of proper identification on forms prescribed by the Adjutant General. Active members of the National Guard may obtain additional distinctive license tags for other passenger vehicles which they own by paying the regular privilege or license tax provided by law.

b. A retired member of the Alabama National Guard with 20 years or more service. The exemption for only one vehicle extends only to distinctive National Guard license tags and shall be claimed upon presentation of proper identification on forms prescribed by the Adjutant General. Retired members of the Alabama National Guard may obtain additional distinctive license tags for passenger vehicles which they own upon presentation and proper identification on forms prescribed by the Adjutant General and by paying the regular privilege or license tax and registration fee as provided by law.

(2) An officer, warrant officer, or enlisted person serving as an active member of any United States armed forces reserve organization or any service-connected disabled veterans who were residents of Alabama at the time of entering the service and who are still residents of Alabama at the time the exemption is claimed. The exemption shall be claimed by presentation of proper identification and proof of residence requirements on forms prescribed by the state Department of Revenue.

(3) A member of a volunteer rescue squad.

(4) The Civil Air Patrol; including those vehicles owned by the national headquarters and those owned by the Alabama wing of the Civil Air Patrol.

(5) A volunteer firefighter who is a resident of Alabama and who is entitled to the distinctive firefighter tag issued pursuant to Section 32-6-272. The exemption for one vehicle extends only to the firefighter distinctive license plate.

(Acts 1975, No. 1237, p. 2603, §1; Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 80, p. 2725, §1; Acts 1977, No. 777, p. 1336, §6; Acts 1980, No. 80-695, p. 1398; Act 2000-754, p. 1709, §2; Act 2009-618, p. 1790, §1.)