Terms Used In Alabama Code 40-25-45

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

The tax herein levied shall constitute a debt due the State of Alabama and may be collected by civil suit in addition to the methods herein provided. The tax herein shall be secured by a lien, superior to all other liens except the liens for state, county and city ad valorem taxes upon the personal property of any person subject to the provisions hereof.