SB103 Summary

• Amends Alabama law governing the Onsite Wastewater Board, which regulates the manufacture, installation, and servicing of onsite sewage systems in the state.

• Establishes six types of licenses (basic installer, advanced level I and II installer, manufacturer, pumper, and portable toilet) with requirements including business experience, training completion, examination passage, and financial bonding ($15,000-$30,000 minimum).

• Exempts property owners installing or servicing onsite sewage systems on their own one- or two-family primary residences when doing the work themselves without assistance.

• Expands disciplinary powers including suspension, revocation, written reprimands, administrative fines up to $1,000 per violation, cease and desist orders, and establishes appeals procedures through Circuit Court of Montgomery County.

• Defines violations as Class A misdemeanors and authorizes the board to petition courts for temporary restraining orders or injunctive relief against violators.