SB110 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bussman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Auctioneers, State Board of, continued until October 1, 2016, pursuant to the Sunset law, with modification to clarify the period for the renewal of a license, Sec. 34-4-21

Summary

SB110 keeps the State Board of Auctioneers active through October 1, 2016 and clarifies when and how licenses can be renewed.

What This Bill Does

It extends the board’s existence and updates renewal rules, fees, and licensing requirements. It sets how license applications and renewals work, including examination and reciprocity processes, renewal deadlines, late penalties, and when a new exam is needed. It also requires continuing education, sets report obligations for licensees, and outlines administrative details like license display and address changes.

Who It Affects

• Licensed auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers: renewal timelines, ongoing education requirements, reporting duties for arrests/discipline, and license display rules.
• Applicants for licenses (auctioneer or apprentice) and nonresident/reciprocity applicants: age, education, apprenticeship and experience requirements, examination requirements, and applicable fees.

Key Provisions

• Continuance of the State Board of Auctioneers until October 1, 2016.
• Section 34-4-21 amended to specify application and testing fees: exam fee up to $100; reciprocity fee up to $150; license fees up to $250 for auctioneers and up to $100 for apprentice auctioneers; annual license fee increases capped at $25.
• Licenses expire September 30 each year and may be renewed before expiration; renewal generally requires no exam unless the license was revoked or suspended.
• Late renewal allowed within 60 days after expiration with penalties ($25 for apprentices, $50 for auctioneers); after that, renewal requires reapplication and retaking the applicable exam.
• Continuing education required for renewal; those aged 65+ are exempt from the continuing education requirement.
• License display and credential requirements; changes of address require notification and a $5 fee, with new licenses issued for the remaining period.
• Mandatory reporting by licensees of arrests, charges, convictions, or disciplinary actions within 30 days; civil suit notices must be received within 30 days of service.
• The board may adopt and enforce necessary rules under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.

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