Section 45-43-240.20 Creation; offices, supplies, personnel. A license division is created within the office of Tax Assessor of Lowndes County. The license division shall issue all motor vehicle licenses and titles issued in Lowndes County. The County Commission of Lowndes County shall furnish suitable quarters and provide the necessary forms, books, stationery, records, equipment, and […]
Section 45-43-240.21 Powers and duties. The tax assessor shall perform all duties relating to the issuing of motor vehicle licenses and titles in the county which have previously been performed by the judge of probate or the tax assessor. The Judge of Probate and Tax Collector of Lowndes County are relieved of all duties and […]
Section 45-43-240.22 Recordkeeping. The tax assessor shall keep a current accurate record of all motor vehicle licenses and titles received from the Comptroller, the disposition made of them, all monies received, and the motor vehicle licenses issued by him or her. The tax assessor shall report to the Comptroller at the same time and in […]
Section 45-43-240.23 Charge and collection of fees; refunds. Except as provided, the tax assessor may charge and collect the same fees that are provided by law for the performance of duties relative to the recording of the transfer of the ownership of motor vehicles as prescribed by general law. The tax assessor shall charge and […]
Section 45-43-240.24 Payment of tax required for issuance of license. To prevent motor vehicles from escaping taxation and to provide for a more efficient procedure for the assessment and collection of taxes due, the tax assessor shall not issue any license to operate a motor vehicle on the public highways of this state, nor shall […]
Section 45-43-240.25 Vehicle information required for assessment. Before any motor vehicle is assessed, the tax assessor shall be furnished the current tag number on the motor vehicle unless the motor vehicle is new, in which case, the tax assessor shall be furnished a bona fide bill of sale from the dealer showing the date the […]
Section 45-43-240.26 Renewal by mail; mail order fee. The tax assessor shall mail an application for renewal of a motor vehicle license to any person, firm, or corporation to which a motor vehicle license has been previously issued. A renewal form shall be returned prior to the expiration date of the previously issued motor vehicle […]
Section 45-43-240.27 Voiding of license for invalid payment. When a personal check given for a motor vehicle license is found to be noncollectible for any reason, the tax assessor shall notify the revenue officer who shall make a reasonable attempt to retrieve the motor vehicle license in question. In the event the motor vehicle license […]
Section 45-43-240.28 Additional expense allowance. The Tax Assessor of Lowndes County shall be entitled to receive an additional expense allowance in the amount of four thousand five hundred dollars ($4,500) per annum to be paid out of the county general fund. The expense allowance shall be in addition to any and all other compensation, salary, […]
