This bill amends Section 34-1A-5 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to provide for the display of licensing information in advertising by licensees of the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure. The bill states that the license number of a licensee or an internet address where licensing information can be found shall be displayed in all advertising, including in social media or internet advertising, or on any vehicle displaying advertising information, as provided by rule of the board. The bill also requires licensees to display their license at their normal place of business in a manner easily readable by the general public. Additionally, the bill requires a notice to be displayed prominently in the place of business of each licensee containing the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the board, and a statement informing consumers that complaints against licensees may be directed to the board. The bill also requires each written contract for services in the state of a licensee to contain the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the board and a statement informing consumers that complaints against licensees may be directed to the board. The bill further provides for the confidentiality of information contained in alarm system records held by the board. The bill becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-1A-5, 34-1A-5
Enrolled: 34-1A-5, 34-1A-5