As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) JUDGE OF PROBATE. The judge of probate or other licensing authority in a county.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 40-23-100

(2) LICENSING OFFICIAL. The county official required by law to issue licenses for any automotive vehicle, motorboat, truck trailer, trailer, semitrailer, or travel trailer taxed under this article.
(3) MOTOR BOAT. A boat with one or more built-in motors or a boat with an outboard type motor or motors attached thereto by attachments intended to be permanent rather than readily removable and which motor or motors are controlled with remote controls built on or into the hull of the boat.