(a) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license or certification, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license or certification for any violation of this chapter or rule of the board.

Attorney's Note

Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Violationup to 30 daysup to $200
For details, see Ala. Code § 13A-5-7
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 34-27C-5

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(b) In the event of a denial, probation, revocation, or suspension of a license, an applicant or a licensee shall be notified of the action of the board. The applicant or licensee may request a hearing and appeal the decision of the board in accordance with rules of the board and the Administrative Procedure Act. The licensee shall cease to provide security services to clients immediately upon receipt of a final notice from the board of revocation or suspension of its license or certification.
(c) The board may grant a stay or postponement of probation or a revocation or suspension under certain circumstances and with certain conditions attached, upon a majority vote of the board.
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