HB203 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thad McClammy

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Real estate appraisers, licensure, consideration of applicant's criminal conviction, Sec. 34-27A-7 am'd.

Summary

HB203 would let the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board check applicants' criminal histories with law enforcement, including fingerprints, as part of real estate appraiser licensure.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes the board to consult with state or federal law enforcement to verify an applicant's criminal history before issuing a license. Applicants may be required to provide fingerprints and an affidavit about their criminal record. The board may periodically check whether current licensees have any new criminal convictions.

Who It Affects

• Applicants for original or renewal licenses and examinations for real estate appraisers; they may need to disclose and verify their criminal history and provide fingerprints.
• Current licensed real estate appraisers in Alabama; the board may perform periodic checks for new criminal convictions.

Key Provisions

• The board may consult with law enforcement authorities to verify an applicant's criminal history prior to issuing a license.
• Applicants may be required to provide fingerprints and complete an affidavit regarding their criminal record as part of the application.
• The board may periodically consult with law enforcement to determine whether current licensees have new criminal convictions.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval.

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Subjects

Real Estate Appraisers