SB107 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bussman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Electronic Security Board of Licensure, sunset law, continued until October 1, 2016 with modification to authorize board to stagger licensing, Sec. 34-1A-5 am'd

Summary

SB107 extends the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure to October 1, 2016 and allows staggered licensing, while updating license rules and procedures.

What This Bill Does

The bill continues the existence and funding of the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure through October 1, 2016. It amends licensing rules to set fee caps, require background checks (including fingerprints), and make licenses non-transferable with expiration dates set by board rules. It also authorizes the board to stagger licensing and maintains consumer protections, disclosure rules, and disciplinary processes, including majority-vote actions for suspensions or penalties and reciprocity for nonresidents.

Who It Affects

• Prospective and current licensees (individuals and business entities): must meet qualifications, pay license fees (up to $150 for individuals, $750 for businesses), submit to background checks/fingerprints, have non-transferable licenses, and comply with renewal and display requirements; subject to board discipline.
• Consumers and the public (and law enforcement): will see license information and notices about licensing actions; have access to board consumer information and complaint procedures; alarm-records are kept confidential except as required by law or for board purposes.

Key Provisions

• Continues the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure and preserves existing code sections (34-1A-1 to 34-1A-11) until Oct. 1, 2016.
• Amends Section 34-1A-5 to set license rules, including: annual fees not exceeding $150 for individuals and $750 for business entities; licenses non-transferable; expiration schedule defined by board rules; and renewal requirements.
• Allows the board to require background checks and fingerprints; permits consultation with law enforcement to verify criminal records; board may deny licenses based on unfitness or prior license revocation for fraud or related misconduct.
• Requires licenses to be displayed at the business and license numbers to appear in advertising; establishes display and consumer-notice requirements for licensees; requires the board to provide consumer information and lists of licensees upon request (with possible duplicating fees).
• Gives the board authority to suspend or revoke licenses, impose penalties by majority vote, and manage conflicts of interest; sets criteria for nonresident licensing through compliance or reciprocity.
• Imposes notices to local authorities (sheriff, police, and city inspection department) when licenses are issued, revoked, reinstated, or expired; restricts release of alarm-record location details to the board or as required by law.

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

Subjects

Sunset Law