Section 34-1A-1 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE. A person who engages in clerical duties for a licensed company, whose work is restricted to office duties, and who has access to sensitive client information including, but not […]
Section 34-1A-10 Applicability of chapter. This chapter shall not apply to a person or business entity that is located in and only conducts business in a county having a population of less than 30,000 inhabitants according to the most recent federal decennial census that would otherwise be required to be licensed under this chapter if […]
Section 34-1A-11 Sunset provision. The Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure is subject to the provisions of the Alabama Sunset Law of 1981, and is classified as an enumerated agency pursuant to Section 41-20-3. The board shall automatically terminate on October 1, 2000, and every four years thereafter, unless a bill is passed that the […]
Section 34-1A-12 Alarm verification by alarm monitoring companies. (a) The board shall require an alarm monitoring company to utilize a system providing for alarm verification of all alarm signals, except alarm verification shall not be required in the case of a fire alarm or a panic or robbery-in-progress alarm or in cases where a crime […]
Section 34-1A-2 Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure – Creation; composition; operation. (a) The Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure is created. (b) The board, which shall reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban and rural, and economic diversity of the state, shall consist of the following members, who are citizens of this state, appointed by […]
Section 34-1A-3 Powers of board. The board shall have all of the following powers: (1) License and regulate persons and business entities who hold themselves out as engaging in the business of alarm system, CCTV, or electronic access control system installation or service, as a locksmith, or as an alarm monitoring company. (2) Establish the […]
Section 34-1A-4 Duties of board. (a) The board shall promulgate rules and standards for the training and licensing of locksmiths and system installers. The board shall examine and license and shall establish classifications for the purpose of training and licensing for licensees under this chapter based on the work performed. Licensees shall be classified as […]
Section 34-1A-5 Licenses – Issuance; fees; suspension or revocation; nonresident license; display; written service contracts; confidential information. (a) The board shall issue licenses authorized by this chapter to all qualified individuals in accordance with rules or regulations established by the board. (b)(1) Effective beginning January 1, 2014, the license fee for a two-year period as […]
Section 34-1A-6 Licenses – Exceptions. The licensing and regulatory provision of this chapter shall not apply to any of the following persons, entities, or activities: (1) The installation, servicing, monitoring, or responding to an alarm device which is installed in a motor vehicle, aircraft, or boat. (2) The installation of an alarm system on property […]
Section 34-1A-7 Licenses – Required. (a) Effective January 1, 1998, it shall be unlawful for any person or business entity to engage in a business regulated by this chapter in this state without a current valid license or in violation of this chapter and applicable rules and regulations of the board. (b) Effective January 1, […]
Section 34-1A-8 General applicability. (a) This chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter shall have uniform force and effect throughout the state. A municipality or county shall not enact an order, ordinance, rule, or regulation requiring a person or business entity to obtain a certification from the municipality or county, other […]
Section 34-1A-9 Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure Fund established. A separate special revenue trust fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure Fund is established. All receipts collected by the board under this chapter are to be deposited into this fund and shall be used only […]
