SB195 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clay Scofield

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

SB195 would raise fines for violations by the State Board of Auctioneers, change how often the board must meet, and redefine what counts as a quorum.

What This Bill Does

It increases administrative fines for licensing violations, setting a per-violation range (between $200 and $2,500). It requires the board to hold four meetings per year but does not specify exact months for those meetings. It changes the quorum rule to require a majority of currently serving board members, rather than a fixed number.

Who It Affects

• Auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers who could face higher fines for licensing violations.
• Board members and the process by which the board conducts meetings and determines whether it has a quorum.

Key Provisions

• Administrative fines for licensing violations are increased to a per-violation amount within a defined range ($200 to $2,500).
• The board must meet four times per year, with no specific months mandated for those meetings.
• Quorum is defined as a majority of currently serving board members, replacing the previous fixed-number requirement.

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