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AL SB516
Bill
Status
5/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
Tammy Irons
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AI Summary
SB516 Summary
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Adds board power to conduct inspections of unlicensed alarm system installers and locksmiths to ensure compliance with licensure requirements.
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Removes the fixed December 31 license expiration date, allowing the board to set expiration dates through regulations.
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Establishes civil enforcement mechanisms including injunctive relief, monetary penalties up to $1,000 per violation, and court fines up to $5,000 plus attorney fees for violations.
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Repeals the exemption that prevented the law from applying in counties with populations of 30,000 or less, making licensure requirements statewide.
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Specifies that criminal violations are punishable as provided by law, with enhanced penalties for specific offenses like improper installation, license misuse, and material misrepresentation.
Legislative Description
Electronic Security Board of Licensure, alarm installers and locksmiths, inspections of unlicensed operations, licensure dates, criminal and civil enforcement, exemption of counties with population of 30,000 or less repealed, Secs. 34-1A-3, 34-1A-5, 34-1A-7 am'd.; Sec. 34-1A-10 repealed
Electronic Security Board of Licensure
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Small Business
5/25/2011