(a) The board may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew any license issued by it upon finding that the holder or applicant has committed any of the following acts:
(1) A violation of this chapter or any rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
(2) Fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation regarding an application or license.
(3) Knowingly and willfully making a material misstatement in connection with an application for a license or renewal.
(4) A conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of a felony.
(5) A conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of a Class A misdemeanor, if the board finds that the conviction reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the person for the license.
(6) The commission of any act which would have been cause for refusal to issue the license or identification card had it existed and been known to the board at the time of issuance.
(b) In addition to, or in lieu of, any other lawful disciplinary action under this section, the board may assess a civil penalty not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each violation.
(c) A license may be suspended for the remaining license period and renewed during any period in which the license was suspended.
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.