al-al-6a87590ab16936f694eb7f46: 80-15-1 — Fee For Dishonored Checks
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What this rule does
The proposed rule establishes a fee of $30.00 for checks that are dishonored, meaning they cannot be processed. If a dishonored check was submitted to renew a license, permit, or registration, that document becomes invalid until the full payment is made, and applications for licensure or certification will not be processed until the payment is settled.
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The rule, in full
620 words as published, August 31, 2026. View the original →
APA-1 TRANSMITTAL SHEET FOR NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION Control: 80 Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Department or Agency: Legal Section Rule No.: Chapter 80-15-1 Rule Title: Fee For Dishonored Checks Intended Action New Would the absence of the proposed rule significantly harm or No endanger the public health, welfare, or safety? Is there a reasonable relationship between the state’s police power and the protection of the public health, safety, or welfare? Yes Is there another, less restrictive method of regulation available that could adequately protect the public? No Does the proposed rule have the effect of directly or indirectly No increasing the costs of any goods or services involved? To what degree?: N/A that might result from the absence of the proposed rule?the harm No Are all facets of the rule-making process designed solely for the protection of the public?ave, as their primary effect, the Yes Does the proposed action relate to or affect in any manner any matter of the proposed rule?is a party to concerning the subject No Does the proposed rule have an economic impact? No If the proposed rule has an economic impact, the proposed rule is required to be accompanied by a fiscal note prepared in accordance with subsection (f) of Section 41-22-23, Code of Alabama 1975. Certification of Authorized Official I certify that the attached proposed rule has been proposed in full compliance with the requirements of Chapter 22, Title 41, Code of Alabama 1975, and that it conforms to all applicable filing requirements of the Administrative Procedure Division of the Legislative Services Agency. Signature of certifying officer Cyn ia D. Gilchrist IL E D Cynthia D Gilchrist E C ’D & F R 20,2 026 Date Thursday, August 20, 2026 A UG C Y IV E S VC A G EN L EG IS LA T APA-2 ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES LEGAL SECTION NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION AGENCY NAME: Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries RULE NO. & TITLE: Chapter 80-15-1 Fee For Dishonored Checks INTENDED ACTION: New SUBSTANCE OF PROPOSED ACTION: New chapter to provide for a dishonored check TIME, PLACE AND MANNER OF PRESENTING VIEWS: Views may be presented in person on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the auditorium of the Richard Beard Building, 1445 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117. FINAL DATE FOR COMMENT AND COMPLETION OF NOTICE: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 CONTACT PERSON AT AGENCY:
N. Gunter Guy, Jr., General
Counsel, Department of Agriculture and Industries, 1445 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL 36107. Telephone Number: (334) 240-7117 Cyn ia D. Gilchrist Cynthia D Gilchrist (Signature of officer authorized to promulgate and adopt rules or his or her deputy) ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES LEGAL SECTION ADMINISTRATIVE CODE CHAPTER 80-15-1 FEE FOR DISHONORED CHECKS TABLE OF CONTENTS 80-15-1-.01 Dishonored Checks 80-15-1-.01 Dishonored Checks.
1. If a check or negotiable instrument is dishonored, the writer of
the check or instrument shall be required to tender payment of the full amount of such check or instrument plus a service charge of $30.00 as provided by the Code of Ala. 1975, Section 8-8-15.
2. If the dishonored check or instrument was tendered for the
purposes of renewing an individual license/permit, registration, or any other matter for which a check may be accepted, the license/permit, registration, or other matter will be rendered invalid unless the payment is made in full, including the $30.00 service charge, within 30 days.
3. If the dishonored check or instrument was tendered to apply for
licensure or certification, the application will not be processed until payment is made in full, including the $30.00 service charge. Author: N. Gunter Guy, Jr. Statutory Authority: Sections 8-8-15 and 2-2-16 History: New Rule: Published ______; effective ______. 1-1
Rulemaking docket
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Documents
- Full text (state register) · August 31, 2026
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