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AL HB87
Bill
Status
3/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Randall Shedd
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state occupational licensing boards, agencies, and commissions from assessing monetary fines or penalties against consumers effective January 1, 2020.
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Defines "consumer" as a business entity or individual who obtains information, advice, or services from a licensed professional in a regulated occupation.
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Defines "occupational licensing board" as any state board or agency established to regulate entry into or conduct within a profession, but excludes state agencies staffed by full-time employees that issue licenses as part of regular functions.
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Preserves authority to assess fines or penalties against persons who practice an occupation without a valid license, permit, or who knowingly file false information to obtain a license.
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Bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor, or upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
Occupational licensing boards, prohibit from assessing a monetary fine or penalty against a business entity consumer or individual consumer, 41-9A-1, 41-9A-2 added
Boards and Commissions
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions
3/5/2019