SB516 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

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operations, licensure dates, criminal and civil enforcement, exemption of counties with population of 30,000 or less repealed, Secs. 34-1A-3, 34-1A-5, 34-1A-7 am'd.; Sec. 34-1A-10 repealed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

SB516 would expand the Electronic Security Board of Licensure’s powers, remove automatic license expiry, require enforcement against unlicensed operations, and repeal a county exemption so licensure applies statewide.

What This Bill Does

It gives the board authority to inspect unlicensed alarm installers and locksmiths. It removes the December 31 expiration date for licenses, so licenses would no longer automatically expire each year. It adds civil enforcement tools, allowing injunctive relief and civil fines (up to $1,000 per violation) and clarifies offenses can be punished under existing law. It repeals the provision that exempted counties with 30,000 or fewer residents, making licensure apply to all counties in Alabama.

Who It Affects

• Licensed alarm system installers and locksmiths in Alabama: must meet board licensure rules, renew licenses under updated requirements, and follow new enforcement provisions.
• Unlicensed alarm system installers and locksmiths (and their businesses): would be subject to board inspections of unlicensed operations and to civil and criminal penalties for operating without a license.

Key Provisions

• Board powers expanded to license, regulate, and inspect both licensed and unlicensed alarm system installers and locksmiths, including inspections of unlicensed operations.
• License expiration date removed; licenses would not automatically expire on December 31 each year and would be renewed according to board regulations.
• Violations can be punished under existing law; the board may impose civil penalties (up to $1,000 per violation), seek injunctive relief, and recover costs and attorney fees; criminal penalties may also apply for certain violations.
• County exemption repealed (34-1A-10), so the licensure law now applies to counties with populations of 30,000 or less as well as larger counties.
• Other licensure provisions retained or clarified, including background checks, fingerprinting if required, display of license, and ability to establish rules to ensure competency and prevent deceptive practices.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Electronic Security Board of Licensure