Ala. Code § 23-1-244

The director shall have the sole authority to issue licenses for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of junkyards within the limits defined in this division, and may revoke said licenses at any time a junkyard fails to conform to the requirements of this division, and shall charge therefor a fee of $25.00, payable annually in advance. All licenses issued under this section shall expire on January 1 following the date of issue. Licenses may be renewed from year to year upon payment of the requisite fee. Proceeds from such fees shall be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State Department of Transportation Public Road and Bridge Fund.