AL SB2

Law enforcement agencies may collect license plate recognition data only for law enforcement purposes including criminal investigations, arrests, prosecutions, and public safety responses.

All collected data must be transferred to a secure repository within 24 hours and retained for no more than 5 years.

Law enforcement agencies must adopt and publicize written policies governing use of automated license plate recognition systems prior to operation, addressing database comparisons, data retention, data sharing, operator training, and data access.

License plate recognition data cannot be sold or made available to non-law enforcement agencies or individuals; violation constitutes a Class C misdemeanor.

Collected data is confidential and not subject to public disclosure; agencies using this data in conjunction with federal or state law enforcement databases are subject to audit by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency Criminal Justice Information Systems Division.