HB100 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gil Isbell
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: State Board of Auctioneers, qualifications for licensure, annual single use auction license, inactive licenses, reciprocal licensing of apprentice auctioneer prohibited, conduct of auctions without a license, disciplinary actions pursuant to APA, board membership and meetings, Secs. 34-4-21, 34-4-23, 34-4-25, 34-4-27, 34-4-28, 34-4-29, 34-4-30, 34-4-31, 34-4-33, 34-4-50, 34-4-52 am'd.
Summary: HB100 would overhaul Alabama's State Board of Auctioneers with new licensure rules, a one-year single-use license for nonresidents, inactive status, no residency requirement, tighter conduct rules for auctions, stronger enforcement, and updated board structure and procedures.
What This Bill Does
The bill updates licensure qualifications for auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers, and creates a single annual license option for nonresidents. It removes residency requirements and adds inactive status for licensees with a path to restoration. It tightens rules around conducting auctions without a license, imposes stricter duties on auction companies and licensees, expands disciplinary options (including fines and injunctions), and enhances board oversight with new investigation, hearing, and appeals processes under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. It also rewrites board composition, meetings, and quorum rules, and repeals the previous register of applicants.

Who It Affects
License applicants and current licensees (auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers) who must meet new qualification standards, may obtain an annual nonresident license, may go on inactive status, must complete continuing education, and must comply with new reporting and renewal procedures.
Auction firms, auction companies, sellers/consignors, buyers, and the general public who participate in auctions, who will see stricter conduct requirements, escrow/trust account rules, contract and closing statement obligations, advertising disclosures, and stronger state oversight and enforcement.

Key Provisions
Amends licensure qualifications for auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers, including age, citizenship, education, apprenticeship, and experience requirements; requires board approval of training and prior conduct.
authorizes the issuance of a single annual auction license for nonresidents, contingent on meeting qualifications, paying a fee, and providing financial responsibility (bond or letter of credit).
Removes residency requirements for licensure in Alabama.
Strengthens rules governing auctions without a license, including specific conditions for auction companies and actions required of auctioneers in conducting auctions.
Adds authority for the board to investigate licensee actions, issue complaints, and hold hearings under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, including disciplinary actions and penalties such as fines, probation, suspension, or revocation.
Provides formal appeals processes for board decisions, including a circuit court review, bond requirements, and non-supersedeas status with court oversight.
Redefines board structure: Governor appoints seven auctioneer members and one consumer member, with terms and qualifications, plus governance provisions like officers, bylaws, and rules.
Sets meeting frequency (at least four times a year) and quorum rules, and requires public records to be open for inspection; repeals the previous register of applicants.
Expands license maintenance requirements, including mandatory continuing education, display of license certificates and pocket cards, and employer/sponsor responsibilities for apprentice licensing.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Boards and Commissions