Alabama HB244 exempts natural gas and electricity used in commercial greenhouses, pivot irrigation systems, and poultry houses from utility gross.

Alabama HB244 amends the Code of Alabama to exclude the use of natural gas or electricity in commercial greenhouses, pivot irrigation systems, and poultry houses from the utility gross receipts tax and utility service use tax. This change means that businesses using these utility services for these specific purposes will not be taxed on their utility consumption. The bill specifies that the exclusion applies to the use of these utilities as fuel or energy in the mentioned agricultural operations. The amendment becomes effective on September 1, 2026.

Alabama HB244 exempts natural gas and electricity used in commercial greenhouses, pivot irrigation systems, and poultry houses from utility gross.

Alabama HB244 amends the Code of Alabama to exclude the use of natural gas or electricity in commercial greenhouses, pivot irrigation systems, and poultry houses from the utility gross receipts tax and utility service use tax. This change means that businesses using these utility services for these specific purposes will not be taxed on their utility consumption. The bill specifies that the exclusion applies to the use of these utilities as fuel or energy in the mentioned agricultural operations. The amendment becomes effective on September 1, 2026.