HB635 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Electronic Security Board of Licensure, alarm installers and locksmiths, inspections of unlicensed operations, licensure dates, criminal and civil enforcement, exemption of counties with population of 30,000 or less repealed, Secs. 34-1A-3, 34-1A-5, 34-1A-7 am'd.; Sec. 34-1A-10 repealed

Summary

HB635 would expand the Electronic Security Board's enforcement, remove automatic license expirations, and end the small-county exemption from licensure.

What This Bill Does

Gives the board authority to inspect unlicensed alarm system installers and locksmiths. Deletes the automatic December 31 expiration date for licenses, moving renewal to board rules. Adds civil enforcement tools, including injunctive relief and civil fines for licensure violations; penalties can be up to $1,000 per violation, plus costs, and up to $5,000 for a permanent injunction. Repeals the exemption for counties with populations of 30,000 or less, making the licensure law apply statewide.

Who It Affects

• Licensed alarm system installers and locksmiths in Alabama — subject to new and ongoing licensing requirements, inspections, potential civil penalties and enforcement actions, and required to display licenses and comply with ethical and regulatory rules.
• Unlicensed alarm system installers and locksmiths, and counties that were previously exempt — now subject to board inspections and civil enforcement; the licensure law would apply to all counties, increasing oversight and potential penalties for violations.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 34-1A-3 to give the board power to inspect unlicensed operators, set licensure qualifications, require background checks, license and regulate licensees, and conduct inspections to ensure compliance.
• Amends Section 34-1A-5 to establish license fees (up to $150 for individuals, $750 for businesses) and remove the automatic expiration date by eliminating the December 31 renewal expiry requirement.
• Amends Section 34-1A-7 to allow criminal penalties for violations (Class A misdemeanor), authorize monetary penalties up to $1,000 per violation, require costs and attorney fees, and grant authority for cease-and-desist orders and injunctive relief (including up to $5,000 per permanent injunction).
• Repeals Section 34-1A-10 to remove the exemption that counties with populations of 30,000 or less are outside the licensure requirements.
• Overall, expands civil enforcement procedures (injunctive relief and civil fines) and strengthens regulatory oversight of alarm installers and locksmiths across all counties.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Electronic Security Board of Licensure