HB230 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ed Henry

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Locksmiths, act of deactivating locks requires licensure, Sec. 34-1A-1 am'd.

Summary

HB230 would expand the locksmith definition to include people who deactivate locks on cars or buildings and require them to be licensed by the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure.

What This Bill Does

It adds lock deactivators to the locksmith category. It requires licensure for these individuals by the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure. This brings their activities under official regulation and oversight. It preserves the existing small-exemption for those who earn $500 or less annually and do not advertise as locksmiths.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who deactivate locks on motor vehicles or buildings would be considered locksmiths and must obtain licensure to legally provide those services.
• The Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure would regulate and license the newly defined locksmiths, expanding its regulatory scope.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 34-1A-1 to include a person who deactivates locks on motor vehicles or buildings in the definition of LOCKSMITH.
• Requires licensure of these persons by the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure.
• Retains the existing exemption for individuals whose annual compensation for locksmith work on residential use does not exceed $500 and who do not advertise their services as locksmiths.

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Subjects

Locksmiths