(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to act as a private investigator without first obtaining a license from the board. For prosecution purposes, a violation of this chapter is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) Each person licensed in accordance with this chapter shall designate to the board a physical address where his or her records are to be kept.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Chapter 25B - Private Investigation.
Section 34-25B-1 - Short Title.
Section 34-25B-2 - Definitions.
Section 34-25B-3 - License Required; Criminal Background Check.
Section 34-25B-4 - Alabama Private Investigation Board - Creation; Composition.
Section 34-25B-5 - Alabama Private Investigation Board - Quasi-Judicial Body; Liability of Members.
Section 34-25B-6 - Alabama Private Investigation Board - Officers.
Section 34-25B-7 - Alabama Private Investigation Board - Fund.
Section 34-25B-9 - Alabama Private Investigation Board - Meetings.
Section 34-25B-10 - Practice of Private Investigation Without a License; Location of Records.
Section 34-25B-11 - License Application.
Section 34-25B-12 - Qualifications; Study Guide.
Section 34-25B-13 - Application Fees; Issuance of License; Denial of Application.
Section 34-25B-14 - Identification Card.
Section 34-25B-15 - Making False Statement to the Board.
Section 34-25B-16 - Investigation Into Veracity of Application.
Section 34-25B-17 - Expiration and Renewal of License.
Section 34-25B-18 - Suspension, Revocation, etc., of License; Penalties.
Section 34-25B-20 - Reciprocity With Other States.
Section 34-25B-21 - Copy of Statutes and Rules Provided by Board.
Section 34-25B-22 - Violations.
Section 34-25B-23 - Application of Administrative Procedure Act.
Section 34-25B-24 - Exceptions.
Section 34-25B-25 - Division of Investigation.
Section 34-25B-26 - Continuing Professional Education.
Section 34-25B-27 - Certification Required for Trainers.