Alabama § 34-25B-10 - Practice of Private Investigation Without a License; Location of Records.
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§ 34-25B-10. Practice of Private Investigation Without a License; Location of Records.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, it shall be unlawful for any individual to act as a private investigator or private investigator apprentice without first obtaining a license from the board. For prosecution purposes, a violation of this article is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than six thousand dollars ($6,000) and imprisonment for up to one year.
(b) Each individual licensed in accordance with this article shall designate to the board a physical address where his or her records are to be kept.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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