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AL SB389
Bill
Status
5/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
Garlan Gudger
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AI Summary
SB389 Summary
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Increases examination fee cap for auctioneer and apprentice auctioneer applicants from $100 to $150, and raises initial license fees with a $25 annual increase cap for auctioneers.
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Establishes inactive status for licensed auctioneers in good standing who certify they will not conduct auctioneering business, with restoration allowed upon meeting continuing education requirements.
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Creates single-use auction license allowing nonresident auctioneers and auction companies to conduct one auction per calendar year upon meeting specified qualifications and posting a $10,000 bond or letter of credit.
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Prohibits reciprocal licensing of apprentice auctioneers and strengthens disciplinary provisions by authorizing board to employ an investigator, establishing specific grounds for discipline, and increasing administrative fine range from $200-$500 to $500-$2,500.
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Modifies State Board of Auctioneers membership to make each member accountable to the Governor, changes meeting quorum requirement from four members to a majority, and repeals the requirement to maintain a register of applicants.
Legislative Description
State Board of Auctioneers, qualifications for licensure, annual single use auction license, inactive licenses, reciprocal licensing of apprentice auctioneer prohibited, conduct of auctions without a license, disciplinary actions pursuant to APA, board membership and meetings, Secs. 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 am'd.
Boards and Commissions
Last Action
Governmental Affairs first Amendment Offered
5/14/2019