HB139 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Auctioneers, Board of, fines for violations increased, quorum defined, Secs. 34-4-29, 34-4-52 am'd.
Summary: HB139 would raise penalties for licensing violations, change how often the Board of Auctioneers must meet, and redefine what counts as a quorum.
What This Bill Does
It increases administrative fines the Board may impose for licensing violations, setting a range from $200 to $2,500 per violation. It would require the Board to meet four times a year without fixing exact months. It also specifies that a majority of currently serving board members constitutes the quorum for board meetings.

Who It Affects
Auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers licensed in Alabama, who could face higher fines for violations of licensing laws.
The State Board of Auctioneers and its licensing process, which would operate four times a year with a majority of current members needed to make decisions.

Key Provisions
Increase administrative fines for licensing violations to a range of $200 to $2,500 per violation (34-4-29).
Require the Board to meet four times per year without specifying the exact months (34-4-52).
Define a quorum as a majority of currently serving board members (34-4-52).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Auctioneers, State Board of