Ala. Code § 45-50-245.34: Taxes Constitute Debt.

The tax levied pursuant to this subpart shall constitute a debt due Monroe County. The tax together with any interest and penalties shall constitute and be secured by a lien upon the property of any person from whom the tax is due or who is required to collect the tax. The agency shall collect the tax, enforce this subpart, and have and exercise all rights and remedies that the State Department of Revenue has for collection of the state sales and use tax.