Whenever any person is convicted in the circuit court under Section 28-4-24 of unlawfully distilling or manufacturing or making any of the prohibited liquors or beverages as defined in this chapter, there shall be charged to the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to be paid by them the sum of $50.00 out of the funds used by the board for the purchase of alcoholic beverages to be allowed the sheriff or other officer or person who furnished the evidence and brought about the conviction. Said sheriff or other officer or person must satisfy the presiding judge that he is the person entitled to said sum and shall receive from the judge a certificate to that effect.
Ala. Code § 28-4-25 (1975)