After the thirtieth day of September, 1980, motor vehicles shall not be included in any assessment made by any person, firm, or corporation under this code, and any such motor vehicle shall not be considered as escape property by reason of failure to include the same in any tax return as of the first day of October, 1980, or any subsequent year. All motor vehicles shall be assessed and the taxes thereon shall be collected solely as herein provided.
Ala. Code § 45-39-200.11 (1975)