Ala. Code § 10A-1-4.11
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Section 10A-1-4.11 General Rule
Official statutory text
A filing instrument submitted to the filing officer takes effect on the date and time of the actual receipt by the filing officer, except as permitted by Section 10A-1-4.12 or as provided by the provisions of this title which apply to the entity making the filing or other law.
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