Ala. Code § 45-39-40.23: Recordkeeping.

The board shall keep a permanent record of its proceedings. It shall keep a register of applicants for certificates or licenses showing: The name of the applicant, the name and location of his or her place of occupation or business, and whether the applicant was granted or refused a certificate or license. The books and records of the board shall be prima facie evidence of matters therein contained, shall constitute public records, and shall at all reasonable times be open for public inspection.