HB464 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mark Tuggle
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects, maximum administrative fine increased from $250 to $2,500, board authorized to assess costs against person found guilty, Sec. 34-17-5 am'd.
Summary: HB464 would raise the maximum fine the Landscape Architects Board can levy on a licensee from $250 to $2,500 and allow the board to bill disciplinary costs to someone found guilty.
What This Bill Does
Increases the maximum administrative fine per violation from $250 to $2,500. Gives the board the authority to assess all or part of the disciplinary costs against a licensee who is found guilty. Keeps the board's ability to take disciplinary actions (such as reprimand, suspension, or revocation) and requires the board to adopt a disciplinary code by rule.

Who It Affects
Licensed landscape architects in Alabama: could face higher fines (up to $2,500 per violation) and may be required to pay some disciplinary costs if found guilty.
Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects: gains authority to assess disciplinary costs and enforces disciplinary actions.

Key Provisions
Raises the maximum administrative fine per violation from $250 to $2,500.
Authorizes the board to assess all or part of the costs of a disciplinary proceeding against the accused who is found guilty.

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Subjects: Landscape Architects, Alabama Board of Examiners of