Section 34-37-1 Definitions. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-284 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have meanings respectively ascribed to them herein unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: (1) APPRENTICE […]
Section 34-37-10 Temporary certificate. Repealed by Act 2015-496 effective September 1, 2015. (Acts 1987, No. 87-812, p. 1616, §10; Acts 1989, No. 89-406, p. 858, §3.)
Section 34-37-11 Reciprocal agreements. The board may establish reciprocal agreements with any other state licensing or certifying board which recognizes, as a minimum, the standards prescribed by the board, and may allow certified plumbers and gas fitters to receive a certificate in this state without taking examinations if the plumber or gas fitter is currently […]
Section 34-37-12 Revocation of certificates. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-284 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING. The board may revoke or suspend any certificate or registration if obtained through concealment, misstatement, or misrepresentation of any material fact in the application […]
Section 34-37-13 Master plumber’s and gas fitter’s bond. Repealed by Act 2015-496 effective September 1, 2015. (Acts 1987, No. 87-812, p. 1616, §13.)
Section 34-37-14 Wrongful use of certificate; notification of address; inactive status affidavit. (a) No person who has obtained a certificate or registration shall allow his or her name to be used by another person, either for the purpose of obtaining permits, or doing business or work under his or her certificate or registration; and every […]
Section 34-37-15 Acts, works, and conduct permitted, without license; applicability of chapter. (a) The following acts, work, and conduct may be performed by anyone, without registration or certificate, provided, however, that all work and services herein named or referred to shall be subject to an inspection and approval in accordance with the terms of all […]
Section 34-37-16 Restrictions. (a) No person shall use nor allow their certificate to enable anyone other than the certificate holder and his or her employees directly supervised by the certificate holder to perform plumbing or gas fitting. Local officials may require the certificate holder to be present if any problems develop on the work. (b) […]
Section 34-37-17 Violation; penalties. (a) The board shall have the administrative authority to discipline or require a certificate holder to attend training specific to violations. The board has the authority to levy civil fines or penalties to any registered apprentice, certificate holder, or legal entity registered by the board for a violation of any provision […]
Section 34-37-17.1 Records and confidentiality. (a) The board shall keep a record of its proceedings. (b) The records of the board shall be evidence of the proceedings of the board set forth therein, and a transcript thereof, duly certified by the executive director of the board under seal, shall be admissible in evidence with the […]
Section 34-37-18 Repealer. All laws or parts of laws which conflict with this act are hereby repealed and Act No. 529, H. 977, 1949 Regular Session (Acts 1949, p. 827), is hereby specifically repealed. (Acts 1987, No. 87-812, p. 1616, §18; Acts 1989, No. 89-406, p. 858, §3.)
Section 34-37-2 Board renamed; authority expanded. (a) The Plumbers Examining Board as created by Act No. 529 of the 1949 Regular Session of the Legislature (Acts 1949, p. 827), as amended, is renamed the State of Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board and the authority of the board is expanded to allow the board […]
Section 34-37-3 Appointments to board; composition. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-284 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING. The board members serving on January 1, 2011, shall continue to serve on the board until successor board members are appointed and qualified. […]
Section 34-37-4 Meetings, compensation, and expenses of board. (a) The board shall meet when necessary for the proper performance of its duties, but in no case less than once a year. Meetings shall be held at places in the state as the board deems necessary. At its first meeting next following May 2, 1989, and […]
Section 34-37-5 Deposit and disbursement of funds; bond of the executive director and deputy director. (a) There is established a separate special revenue trust fund in the State Treasury to be known as the State of Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Fund. All receipts collected by the board under this chapter shall be […]
Section 34-37-6 Certification, registration, and examination. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-284 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person or other legal entity to contract, engage in, offer to engage, or convey the impression […]
Section 34-37-7 Reexamination. Any person who fails to pass an examination may, upon reapplication and payment of the regular examination fee, be reexamined at any subsequent examination given by the board. (Acts 1987, No. 87-812, p. 1616, §7; Acts 1989, No. 89-406, p. 858, §3.)
Section 34-37-8 Renewals; acceptance and inspection of certificate. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-284 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING. (a) Any person who holds a certificate issued by the board shall be issued statewide certification upon the annual renewal of […]
Section 34-37-9 Fees; reissuance fees; exceptions. The board shall set the necessary fees to administer the requirements of this chapter and when adopted, such fee schedule shall be in lieu of any fee schedule heretofore prescribed by the board. The board shall not change the fee schedule to be effective in the middle of a […]