HB167 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby Boyd

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Electronic Security Board of Licensure, definitions, training and licensure, locksmiths and alarm system installers, additional classifications established for central station, closed circuit television system, and electronic access system, Secs. 34-1A-1, 34-1A-4 am'd.

Summary

HB167 would expand licensure for Alabama’s electronic security industry by classifying licenses by the type of work (locksmith, burglar alarm, CCTV, electronic access control, central station) and setting training and competency rules.

What This Bill Does

The bill defines additional security-related terms and creates license classifications based on the work performed. It requires the Electronic Security Board of Licensure to license and regulate locksmiths, burglar alarm installers, electronic access control system providers, CCTV operators, and central stations, with licenses in the appropriate category to perform work. The board must establish competency standards and may require examinations, either its own or from national/regional organizations. The act would take effect immediately after approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Alarm system installers and locksmiths who must obtain an appropriate license classification and meet new training/competency requirements.
• Businesses offering CCTV, electronic access control systems, and central station services that must be licensed under new classifications and comply with competency standards.

Key Provisions

• Defines terms for alarm systems, alarm system installers, burglar alarms, central stations, CCTV, electronic access control systems, installation, locksmith, and service.
• Creates license classifications: locksmith, burglar alarm, electronic access control system, CCTV, and central station, with licensees required to be licensed in the appropriate classification to perform work.
• The board shall promulgate regulations and standards for training and licensing, examine and license applicants, and establish competency standards; it may develop or adopt examinations (its own or from a national/regional association).
• Effective date: the act becomes effective immediately following passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Electronic Security Board of Licensure