HB586 Summary

• Amends Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board statutes to revise board membership structure, compensation ($100 per day), appointment procedures, and member replacement processes.

• Establishes multiple license types including basic level installer, advanced level I and II installer, manufacturer, pumper, and portable toilet licenses with specific qualification requirements.

• Requires all licensees to maintain current financial assurance bonds with minimum amounts of $15,000 for basic/pumper/portable toilet/manufacturer licenses and $30,000 for advanced level licenses.

• Increases criminal penalties for unlicensed practice from Class C to Class A misdemeanor and authorizes board to impose administrative fines up to $1,000 per violation and issue cease and desist orders.

• Modifies appeal procedures for license suspensions or revocations to require appeals filed in Montgomery County Circuit Court with preponderance of evidence standard, and expands grounds for disciplinary action against licensees.