§35-12-94. Confidentiality; staff.

(a) Certain information contained in a holder's report to the Treasurer under this article, such as Social Security numbers, policy numbers, tangible property descriptions, and property dollar amounts, is not considered a public writing, but is confidential and exempt from the provisions of Section 36-12-40, and not subject to dissemination to anyone other than the Treasurer and the property owner. Except as expressly authorized by the Treasurer, it shall be unlawful for any person to print, publish, or divulge any information regarding property subject to this article.

(b) The Treasurer, pursuant to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, may adopt rules necessary to carry out this article.

(c) The Treasurer may employ the staff necessary to carry out the duties conferred upon the Treasurer pursuant to this article. The salaries for these persons shall be fixed according to the Merit System. The Treasurer may employ one individual outside the classified Merit System service. Salaries shall be paid from the Unclaimed Property Administrative Fund.

(Act 2004-440, p. 755, §1.)