(a) Findings of the board with regard to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license or the imposition of any penalty or administrative fine shall be final unless within 30 days after the date of the final order of the board, the applicant or licensee files a notice of appeal with the board to the Circuit Court of Montgomery County. The person appealing the decision shall post a two hundred dollar ($200) cost bond with the board to cover the reasonable costs of preparing the transcript of the proceeding under review, unless waived by the board or the court on a showing of substantial hardship. The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, and with all the attendant rights and duties thereof.
(b) If the decision of the board is affirmed in whole or in part, the cost of the appeal shall be taxed against the party taking the appeal. If the decision of the board is not affirmed, the court shall tax the costs of appeal against the board.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Section 34-4-22 - Register of Applicants.
Section 34-4-23 - License as Evidence of Rights and Privileges.
Section 34-4-24 - Bond Required.
Section 34-4-25 - Licensing Requirements; Irrevocable Consent.
Section 34-4-26 - Mailing Address.
Section 34-4-27 - Privilege Licenses.
Section 34-4-28 - Authority Under License Not Transferable; Duties of Licensees.
Section 34-4-30 - Disciplinary Action - Procedure for Hearings; Immunity of Board.
Section 34-4-31 - Revocation or Suspension - Resulting From Judgment in Damage Action.
Section 34-4-32 - Effect on License of Apprentice Auctioneer.