The tax levied by subsection (a) of Section 28-3-190 shall not be imposed upon the sale, trade or barter of malt or brewed beverages by one licensed wholesaler or distributor to another wholesaler or distributor licensed to sell and handle malt or brewed beverages in this state, which transaction is hereby made exempt from said tax; provided, however, that the board shall and the county or municipality may require written reporting of any such transaction in such form as the board may prescribe, or if no form is prescribed by the board, in such form as may be prescribed by the county or municipality.
Ala. Code § 28-3-191 (1975)