28-11-9
Section 28-11-9 Suspension or revocation of permit; hearing commission; fines. (a) Subject to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 22 of Title 41, the board shall have full and final authority as to the suspension or revocation for cause of any permit issued pursuant to this chapter. (1) The board may appoint a hearing commission of at least three persons which may do all of the following: a. Hear and decide all contested applications for permits. b. Hear and decide all charges against any permit holder or employee of a permit holder for violations of this chapter, the law, or the rules of the board. c. Revoke or suspend permits as provided in this chapter. d. Levy administrative fines upon permit holders or employees of permit holders. (2) No member of the hearing commission shall participate in the hearing or disposition of any application for a permit or charge against a permit holder or an employee of a permit holder if he or she has an interest therein or was involved...
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34-37-17
Section 34-37-17 Violation; penalty. (a) The board shall have the administrative authority to discipline or require a certificate holder to attend training specific to violations. The board has the authority to levy civil fines or penalties to any registered apprentice, certificate holder, or legal entity registered by the board for a violation of any provision of this chapter regulating plumbers, gas fitters, or medical gas pipe fitters up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) per violation and actual hearing cost. (b) In addition to or in lieu of the criminal penalties and administrative sanctions provided in this chapter, the board may issue an order to any person or legal entity engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice constituting a violation of this chapter, directing the person or legal entity to forthwith cease and desist from the activity, conduct, practice, or performance of any work then being performed or about to be commenced. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person or...
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34-2-36
Section 34-2-36 Penalties; hearing; enforcement; appeal. (a) On or after April 28, 1999, any person who knowingly, willfully, or intentionally violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Each day of violation shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. (b) When it appears to the board that any person is violating any of the provisions of this chapter, the board may in its own name bring an action in the circuit court for an injunction, and the court may enjoin any person from violating this chapter regardless of whether the proceedings have been or may be instituted before the board or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted. (c) In addition to any other provisions of law, the board may enter an order assessing a civil penalty against any nonregistered person, corporation, or other entity found guilty by the board of, but not limited to, the following violations of this chapter: (1) Engaging in the practice or offer to...
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24-8-13
Section 24-8-13 Recommendation for hearing by investigator; order for hearing; parties' right to take civil action; amendment of complaint; subpoenas; refusal to allow discovery; hearing; panel opinion and order; review. (a) If not sooner resolved, the investigator, upon completion of his investigation, shall submit to ADECA a statement of the facts disclosed by his investigation and recommend either that the complaint be dismissed or that a panel of office members be designated to hear the complaint. ADECA, after review of the case file and the statement and recommendation of the investigator, shall issue an order either of dismissal or for a hearing, which is not subject to judicial or other further review. (b) If the order is for dismissal, ADECA shall mail a copy of the order to the complainant and the respondent at their last known addresses. The complainant may bring an action against the respondent in circuit court within 90 days of the date of the dismissal or within one year...
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27-55-6
Section 27-55-6 Complaint; investigation; relief. (a) A person claiming to be adversely affected by an act or practice prohibited by this chapter may file a complaint with the commissioner for individual relief seeking remedies and penalties authorized by this chapter. (b) The commissioner shall conduct a reasonable investigation based on a written and signed complaint received by the commissioner and shall issue a prompt determination as to whether a violation of this chapter has occurred. If the commissioner finds from the investigation that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the commissioner shall promptly begin proceedings to address the violation through means such as imposition of injunctive relief, requiring restitution, and, in cases of repeated violation after previous findings or warnings of violations from the commissioner, suspension or revocation of certificates of authority or licenses. The powers and duties set forth in this chapter shall be in addition to all...
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34-36-6
Section 34-36-6 Powers and duties of board. (a) By rule, the board shall make provisions to do all of the following: (1) Prepare or approve all examinations of applicants for licenses for electrical contractors and journeyman electricians. (2) Determine the qualifications of electrical contractors to engage in the business of electrical contracting. (3) Determine the qualifications of journeyman electricians to engage in electrical work. (4) Provide for the investigation of written complaints filed with the board concerning alleged violations of this chapter and any rules adopted by the board. (b) The board may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a license and impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), after notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, upon proof of any of the following actions by a licensee or applicant: (1) Violating any provision of this chapter. (2) Attempting to procure a...
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8-38-9
Section 8-38-9 Violations of notification requirements. (a) A violation of the notification provisions of this chapter is an unlawful trade practice under the Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Chapter 19 of this title, but does not constitute a criminal offense under Section 8-19-12. The Attorney General shall have the exclusive authority to bring an action for civil penalties under this chapter. (1) A violation of this chapter does not establish a private cause of action under Section 8-19-10. Nothing in this chapter may otherwise be construed to affect any right a person may have at common law, by statute, or otherwise. (2) Any covered entity or third-party agent who is knowingly engaging in or has knowingly engaged in a violation of the notification provisions of this chapter is subject to the penalty provisions set out in Section 8-19-11. For the purposes of this chapter, knowingly shall mean willfully or with reckless disregard in failing to comply with the notice...
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34-31-32
Section 34-31-32 Violations; penalties. (a) Any person engaged in business as a certified contractor or performing the functions of a certified contractor in violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, as defined by the state criminal code. (b) The board may, at its discretion, impose late penalties on those certified contractors who fail to renew certificates by December 31 of each year. The board may also remove certification from any certified person who fails to renew his or her certificate by the first day of March and require the person to apply for a new certificate. Furthermore, the board may at its discretion, remove, revoke, or suspend the certification from any certified contractor who provides substandard or dangerous service, repair, or installation, or who otherwise violates this chapter, and may require such person to apply for a new certification. The board may, in its discretion, also require the successful re-testing of any such person who...
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41-14A-7
Section 41-14A-7 Disciplinary actions against qualified public depositories for violations of this chapter. (a) The board of directors shall have the authority to establish by rule or regulation conditions and procedures under which qualified public depositories may be suspended or disqualified and assessed administrative penalties in lieu of suspension or disqualification for violations of this chapter or violations of the board's standards, rules, regulations, and orders pursuant to this chapter. The State Treasurer shall have the authority to require that qualified public depositories violating this chapter or any of the board's standards, rules, regulations, and orders make restitution, with interest at the legal rate, for losses of public depositors or to the Loss Payment Fund, and to issue cease and desist orders against any qualified public depository violating or believed to be violating any provisions of this chapter or any of the board of directors' or the State Treasurer's...
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36-25-27
Section 36-25-27 Penalties; enforcement; jurisdiction, venue, judicial review; limitations period. (a)(1) Except as otherwise provided, any person subject to this chapter who intentionally violates any provision of this chapter other than those for which a separate penalty is provided for in this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class B felony. (2) Any person subject to this chapter who violates any provision of this chapter other than those for which a separate penalty is provided for in this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (3) Any person subject to this chapter who knowingly violates any disclosure requirement of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (4) Any person who knowingly makes or transmits a false report or complaint pursuant to this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall be liable for the actual legal expenses incurred by the respondent against whom the...
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