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AL SB94
Bill
Status
2/13/2020
Primary Sponsor
J.T. Waggoner
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AI Summary
SB94 Summary
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Establishes minimum education and work experience requirements for private investigator license applicants, including two years of experience in special investigations, law enforcement, related education, or completed apprenticeship.
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Creates a private investigator apprentice license for individuals 18+ with high school/GED who can work under supervision of a licensed investigator for up to three years, requiring 2,000 hours of training and 24 hours of continuing education.
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Requires private investigation agencies employing licensed investigators to obtain licensure from the board by January 1, 2021, with license fees of $100 for Alabama entities and $500 for out-of-state entities.
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Makes unlicensed practice of private investigation a Class A misdemeanor and requires agencies to have at least one officer or principal who is a licensed investigator domiciled in the state.
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Effective July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Private investigation, licensure of private investigator apprentices established, licensure of private investigation agencies required, Secs. 34-25B-12.1, 34-25B-40 to 34-25B-45, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-25B-2, 34-25B-3,34-25B-10, 34-25B-12, 34-25B-14,34-25B-17, 34-25B-22, 34-25B-26 am'd.
Private Investigators
Last Action
Boards, Agencies and Commissions first Substitute Offered
3/12/2020