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AL SB444
Bill
Status
4/26/2011
Primary Sponsor
Trip Pittman
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AI Summary
SB444 Summary
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Changes auctioneer licensing from annual to biennial (every two years), with state license fees increasing from $250 to $500 per licensing period.
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Establishes an inactive license status for auctioneers who request it, renewable every two years, with requirements to meet continuing education before reactivation.
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Expands board authority to investigate complaints on its own motion and allows suspension or revocation of licenses for a pattern of frivolous or unfounded complaints filed by licensees.
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Adds new definitions and provisions including auction companies, auction mediation companies, and sealed bid auctions; requires written contracts with property owners before auction and closing statements within 30 days.
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Changes board quorum requirement from four members to a majority of currently appointed members and repeals Section 34-4-22 (register of applicants).
Legislative Description
Auctioneers, State Board of, licensing further provided for, definitions, inactive status, reciprocity, investigations, Secs. 34-4-2, 34-4-20, 34-4-21, 34-4-23, 34-4-25, 34-4-27, 34-4-28, 34-4-29, 34-4-30, 34-4-31, 34-4-33, 34-4-50, 34-4-52, 34-4-54 am'd.; Sec. 34-4-22 repealed
Auctioneers, State Board of
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Small Business
4/26/2011