Code of Alabama
Chapter 25B - Private Investigation.
Section 34-25B-12 - Qualifications; Study Guide.

(a) Each individual applicant shall meet the following criteria that he or she:
(1) Is at least 21 years of age.
(2) Has not been declared by any court of competent jurisdiction incompetent by reason of mental defect or disease unless a court of competent jurisdiction has subsequently declared the applicant competent.
(3) Has not been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude, with the board having the final determination on the interpretation of moral turpitude.
(4) Has not been convicted of a felony crime.
(5) Has passed an examination to be administered twice annually by the board designed to measure knowledge and competence in the investigation field.
(b) A study guide shall be provided to any applicant seeking to obtain an initial or renewal license under this chapter.
(c) Any investigator currently holding a business license in the State of Alabama shall not have to meet the initial application requirements of this chapter, but shall be issued a license pursuant to this chapter upon application.

Structure Code of Alabama

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-8 - Alabama Private Investigation Board - Promulgation of Rules; Canons of Ethics; Personnel; Legal Services.

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-19 - Sufficiency of License to Practice; Occupational Tax or Business License Fee Authorized.

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.

Section 34-25B-28 - Construction With Other Laws.

Section 34-25B-29 - Sunset Provision.