Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12 § 535-X-12-.08
Penalties And Appeals
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(1) The Commission may deny or revoke certification or re-certification for failure to maintain certification requirements, for improper installations, for failure to meet Commission reporting requirements, or for such other reasons as the Commission may determine from time to time which may affect the public health, safety, or welfare. (2) Any person who violates the installation requirements of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment for up to 30 days or both. (3) Each applicant who has been refused certification or re-certification, has been assessed a fine, or has had his certification revoked by the Commission's Administrator may appeal the decision by filing a request for a hearing in writing with the Commission at its office within ten days from receipt of the adverse notice. The Commission shall then notify the person within ten days from receipt of the notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing, which hearing shall not be more than 30 days from the date of the request for hearing. The hearing shall afford the applicant an opportunity to be heard. The Commission's Administrator or designee and the applicant will be allowed to present evidence. The applicant may be represented by a person of his or her own choosing. The hearing officer shall issue a written decision within ten days of the conclusion of the hearing.
Under Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12 § 535-X-12-.08, the Commission has authority to deny or revoke certification when installation or reporting requirements are not met, or when public health, safety, or welfare concerns arise. Violations of the installation requirements carry criminal misdemeanor exposure, including fines up to $500 and/or up to 30 days of imprisonment. Anyone whose certification is denied, revoked, or who is fined has the right to appeal by requesting a written hearing within ten days of receiving the adverse notice, with a decision issued within ten days of the hearing's conclusion.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who rely on certified installers should be aware that under Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12 § 535-X-12-.08, the Commission actively oversees certification status and can revoke it for improper installations or missed reporting obligations. Compliant operators generally ensure that all installation work meets Commission standards, that reporting deadlines are observed, and that certification is kept current through timely re-certification. If an adverse action is received, the provision provides a structured appeal pathway with defined timelines that a compliant operator would track carefully.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Alabama should know that Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12 § 535-X-12-.08 establishes enforceable standards for installations, backed by misdemeanor penalties for violations, which reflects the state's interest in protecting public health, safety, and welfare in residential settings. If a tenant has concerns about whether work performed in their unit was carried out by a properly certified installer, they may consider contacting the Commission directly or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. The provision's appeal process, which allows affected parties to request a hearing and be represented by a person of their choosing, illustrates that procedural protections exist within this regulatory framework.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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