Alabama Statutes

Title 34 — PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES.

Chapter 1 — ACCOUNTANTS.
- Section 34-1-1 Short title.
- Section 34-1-10 Registration and supervision of offices.
- Section 34-1-11 Annual permits to practice; inactive status; continuing education.
- Section 34-1-12 Suspension, revocation, etc., of certificate, registration, or permit; fines.
- Section 34-1-13 Revocation or suspension of registration and permit to practice; censure of permit holder.
- Section 34-1-14 Hearings; judicial review.
- Section 34-1-15 Reinstatement of certificate, registration, or permit.
- Section 34-1-16 Acts declared unlawful.
- Section 34-1-17 Acts not prohibited.
- Section 34-1-18 Injunctions against unlawful acts.
- Section 34-1-19 Misdemeanors; penalties.
- Section 34-1-2 Definitions.
- Section 34-1-20 Evidence of unlawful practice.
- Section 34-1-21 Ownership of accountants' working papers.
- Section 34-1-22 Disposition of fees and charges; disbursements.
- Section 34-1-3 State Board of Public Accountancy.
- Section 34-1-4 Granting of certificates to certified public accountants.
- Section 34-1-5 Registration of foreign accountants.
- Section 34-1-6 Registration of firms composed of certified public accountants.
- Section 34-1-7 Practice privilege for nonresident certified public accountants.
- Section 34-1-8 Registration of public accountants.
- Section 34-1-9 Registration of firms composed of public accountants.
Chapter 1A — ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLERS.
- Section 34-1A-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-1A-10 Applicablity in certain counties.
- Section 34-1A-11 Sunset provision.
- Section 34-1A-2 Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure - Creation; composition; operation.
- Section 34-1A-3 Powers of board.
- Section 34-1A-4 Duties of board.
- Section 34-1A-5 Licenses - Issued; fees; granting of license; suspending or revoking license; nonresident license; display of license; written service contracts; confidential information.
- Section 34-1A-6 Licenses - Exceptions.
- Section 34-1A-7 Licenses - Required.
- Section 34-1A-8 General applicability.
- Section 34-1A-9 Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure Fund established.
Chapter 2 — ARCHITECTS.
- Section 34-2-30 Definitions.
- Section 34-2-31 Declaration of policy; chapter liberally construed; compliance with chapter required.
- Section 34-2-32 Registered architect's services required; employees; exemptions; interprofessional privileges between architects and professional engineers.
- Section 34-2-33 Registration; issuance of certificate; qualifications; renewal, etc.
- Section 34-2-34 Refusal, revocation, or suspension of certificate; grounds; hearing; appeal.
- Section 34-2-35 Seal of registrant; purpose; certificate of authorization for partnerships or corporations; violations.
- Section 34-2-36 Penalties; injunction.
- Section 34-2-37 Practice of architecture by corporations or partnerships; foreign corporations.
- Section 34-2-38 Board for Registration of Architects - Creation; composition; appointment; terms of office; vacancies; residency requirements.
- Section 34-2-39 Board for Registration of Architects - Certificates; powers and duties; seals; bylaws; rules and regulations.
- Section 34-2-40 Board for Registration of Architects - Meetings; officers; employees; compensation; quorum.
- Section 34-2-41 Fund created; receipts and disbursements; compensation of members; expenses; bond of chairman and secretary.
- Section 34-2-42 Annual report to Governor.
Chapter 2A — ASSISTED LIVING ADMINISTRATORS.
- Section 34-2A-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-2A-10 Issuance of license.
- Section 34-2A-11 Administrator licensed in other state; licensed nursing home administrators; acute care hospital administrators, etc.
- Section 34-2A-12 Renewal, expiration of license; inactive status; maintenance of records; continuing education.
- Section 34-2A-13 Disciplinary actions; review.
- Section 34-2A-14 Reissuance of license.
- Section 34-2A-15 Violations.
- Section 34-2A-16 Construction of chapter.
- Section 34-2A-2 License required; permission to supervise multiple facilities.
- Section 34-2A-3 Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators.
- Section 34-2A-4 Powers and duties of board.
- Section 34-2A-5 Rule-making.
- Section 34-2A-6 Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators Fund.
- Section 34-2A-7 Advisory council.
- Section 34-2A-8 Requirements for examination; fees.
- Section 34-2A-9 Examination.
Chapter 3 — ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
- Section 34-3-1 Unlawful practice of law.
- Section 34-3-10 Practicing law by register or clerk of circuit court.
- Section 34-3-100 Legislative findings and intent.
- Section 34-3-101 Application for incorporation.
- Section 34-3-102 Certificate of incorporation.
- Section 34-3-103 Board of trustees and officers.
- Section 34-3-104 Powers of foundation.
- Section 34-3-105 Exemptions from taxation.
- Section 34-3-106 Parcel of land to be conveyed by state to foundation.
- Section 34-3-107 Disbursement of appropriations to State Bar for construction of buildings.
- Section 34-3-108 Nonprofit and public nature of foundation.
- Section 34-3-11 Judges not to practice law.
- Section 34-3-12 Partner of district attorney prohibited from defending in certain cases.
- Section 34-3-13 Officers with authority to take complaints and issue warrants practicing as attorneys in their own court.
- Section 34-3-14 Officers and deputies disqualified from practicing.
- Section 34-3-15 Attorney to take oath.
- Section 34-3-16 Annual meeting of the State Bar and Board of Commissioners; election of officers and duties thereof.
- Section 34-3-17 Qualified lawyers holding public office authorized to become members of Alabama Bar Association.
- Section 34-3-18 Lawyers not engaged in active practice authorized to become members of Alabama Bar Association.
- Section 34-3-19 Any person may manage his own case.
- Section 34-3-2 Board of Examiners.
- Section 34-3-2.1 Certified graduates of certain law schools authorized to take bar exam.
- Section 34-3-20 Duties of attorneys.
Chapter 4 — AUCTIONEERS.
Chapter 5 — BARBERS.
Chapter 6 — BILLIARD ROOMS.
Chapter 7 — COSMETOLOGISTS.
Chapter 7A — Alabama Board of Cosmetology
Chapter 8 — CONTRACTORS.
Chapter 8A — COUNSELORS.
Chapter 8B — COURT REPORTERS.
Chapter 9 — DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
Chapter 10 — EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.
- Section 34-10-1 License required; qualifications of license applicant.
- Section 34-10-2 Application for license.
- Section 34-10-3 Contents of license; substitution of names of persons charged with general management; expiration of license; application for renewal.
- Section 34-10-4 License not transferable; admission of partners or changes in corporation.
- Section 34-10-5 Annual license fee.
Chapter 11 — ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS.
- Section 34-11-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-11-10 Public work.
- Section 34-11-11 Disciplinary action.
- Section 34-11-12 Reissuance of revoked certificates; duplicate certificates.
- Section 34-11-13 Appeals.
- Section 34-11-14 Persons and acts exempt from chapter.
- Section 34-11-15 Violations; penalties.
- Section 34-11-16 Violations; civil penalties; notice and hearing; subpoena power; appeal.
- Section 34-11-2 Practice of engineering and land surveying regulated.
- Section 34-11-3 Roster of registrants.
- Section 34-11-30 Creation; composition; appointment; oath of office; terms of office.
- Section 34-11-31 Qualifications of members.
- Section 34-11-32 Compensation and expenses.
- Section 34-11-33 Removal of members; vacancies.
- Section 34-11-34 Meetings; legal office; officers; quorum.
- Section 34-11-35 Powers generally.
- Section 34-11-36 Receipts and disbursements.
- Section 34-11-37 Records and reports; confidentiality.
- Section 34-11-4 General requirements for licensure or certification.
- Section 34-11-5 Applications; fees.
- Section 34-11-6 Examinations.
- Section 34-11-7 Issuance of certificate; seal.
- Section 34-11-8 Renewal of certificates; lapsed licenses.
- Section 34-11-9 Corporate and partnership practice.
Chapter 12 — FORESTERS.
- Section 34-12-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-12-10 Firms, partnerships and corporations.
- Section 34-12-11 Reciprocity.
- Section 34-12-12 Violations and penalties.
- Section 34-12-2 Registration required; exceptions.
- Section 34-12-3 Roster of registered foresters.
- Section 34-12-30 Creation; composition; appointment; oath of office; terms of office.
- Section 34-12-31 Qualifications of members.
- Section 34-12-32 Compensation and expenses.
- Section 34-12-33 Removal of members; vacancies.
- Section 34-12-34 Meetings; officers; quorum.
- Section 34-12-35 Powers generally.
- Section 34-12-36 Receipts; disbursements; bond of secretary; employees; gifts, bequests, etc.
- Section 34-12-37 Records and reports.
- Section 34-12-4 Qualifications of applicants for registration.
- Section 34-12-5 Applications; registration fees.
- Section 34-12-6 Examination.
- Section 34-12-7 Licenses — Issuance; contents; use of license number.
- Section 34-12-8 Licenses - Expiration; renewal.
- Section 34-12-9 Licenses - Revocation; administrative fines; reissuance; replacement of lost license.
Chapter 13 — FUNERAL SERVICES.
- Section 34-13-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-13-10 Violations.
- Section 34-13-11 Authorizing agent.
- Section 34-13-110 Operation through licensed director or embalmer; change of name.
- Section 34-13-111 License required; inspections; transfer of license.
- Section 34-13-112 Employment of embalmer or director by other establishments; supervision and control; licensing of establishment not to license embalmer or director.
- Section 34-13-113 Application for license; inspection of establishment; issuance of license.
- Section 34-13-114 Reissuing license when name of establishment changed.
- Section 34-13-115 Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew license.
- Section 34-13-116 Penalty for failure to register.
- Section 34-13-12 Liability of funeral director or establishment.
- Section 34-13-120 License required; affidavit of training, etc.; inspections; records.
- Section 34-13-121 Cremation procedures; authorization; attestation of identity; records.
- Section 34-13-122 Disposition of cremated remains.
- Section 34-13-130 Application for issuance of apprentice's certificate; term of apprenticeship.
- Section 34-13-131 Annual renewal of certificate.
- Section 34-13-132 Annual report of apprentices.
- Section 34-13-133 Leave of absence.
- Section 34-13-134 Grounds for suspension and revocation of certificates; reregistration when certificate has lapsed or is revoked.
- Section 34-13-150 Issuance.
- Section 34-13-151 Promulgation of standards, procedures, regulations, etc., by Board of Funeral Service.
- Section 34-13-152 Compliance by licensee with Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
- Section 34-13-2 Purpose of chapter.
- Section 34-13-20 Creation; composition; qualifications of members; appointment; terms of office.
- Section 34-13-21 Membership districts.
- Section 34-13-22 Meetings; quorum.
- Section 34-13-23 Officers; procedural rules and regulations; compensation of members; executive secretary; disposition of fees and fines.
- Section 34-13-24 Oath of members.
- Section 34-13-25 Hearings to be public; record of proceedings.
- Section 34-13-26 Promulgation of rules and regulations; authority to hold hearings; restraining of violations.
- Section 34-13-27 Seal; scope of rules and regulations.
- Section 34-13-28 Annual report.
- Section 34-13-29 Audit and payment of expenses.
- Section 34-13-3 Applicability of chapter.
- Section 34-13-31 Appeal from decision of board.
- Section 34-13-4 Publication of statutes and regulations.
- Section 34-13-5 Courts having jurisdiction; initiation of proceedings.
- Section 34-13-50 Board recognition of schools and colleges.
- Section 34-13-51 Reciprocity of licenses.
- Section 34-13-52 Execution and display of licenses.
- Section 34-13-53 Renewal of licenses; authorization; attestation of identity; records.
- Section 34-13-54 Transferability.
- Section 34-13-55 Reinstatement of lapsed licenses.
- Section 34-13-56 Grounds for revocation, suspension, or refusal to issue or renew licenses; fines.
- Section 34-13-57 Secretary to mail notices of examination.
- Section 34-13-6 Recourse by a licensee against unreasonable orders or wrongful interpretations by the board.
- Section 34-13-7 Embezzlement, abstracting or willfully misapplying moneys collected; bribery.
- Section 34-13-70 License required; filing of application; fee; time and place for examination.
- Section 34-13-71 Form and contents of application.
- Section 34-13-72 Qualifications of applicants for examination.
- Section 34-13-73 Scope of examination.
- Section 34-13-74 Application by surviving spouse upon death of funeral director; operation under special permit by operator.
- Section 34-13-8 Certified copy of official documents.
- Section 34-13-9 Pricing requirements and methods of quoting prices.
- Section 34-13-90 License required; fees.
- Section 34-13-91 Application for examination.
- Section 34-13-92 Qualifications of applicants for license.
- Section 34-13-93 Examination of applicant for license.
- Section 34-13-94 Scope and conduct of examination.
Chapter 14 — HEARING INSTRUMENT DEALERS AND FITTERS.
- Section 34-14-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-14-10 Receipt to be furnished to person supplied with hearing instrument; persons under age 18 to be first examined by physician.
- Section 34-14-11 Duties of board; review of appeals for exemption from certification; subpoenaing witness's testimony and records.
- Section 34-14-12 Prohibited acts and practices.
- Section 34-14-13 Chapter not applicable to certain persons and practices.
- Section 34-14-14 Penalties.
- Section 34-14-2 Licenses or permits — Required; display; duplicates; corporations, partnerships, etc.
- Section 34-14-3 Licenses - Issuance; fees; certificates of endorsement.
- Section 34-14-30 Creation; composition; compensation.
- Section 34-14-31 Attorney General to act as legal adviser.
- Section 34-14-32 Meetings.
- Section 34-14-33 Disposition of receipts; account of board.
- Section 34-14-4 Licenses - Examination of applicants - Generally.
- Section 34-14-5 Licenses - Examination of applicants - Scope.
- Section 34-14-6 Licenses - Renewal; continuing education.
- Section 34-14-7 Apprentice permit; fitter's license; supervision and training.
- Section 34-14-8 Business address; mailing of notices by board.
- Section 34-14-9 Complaint and hearing; appeal; disciplinary actions.
Chapter 14A — HOME BUILDING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT INDUSTRIES.
- Section 34-14A-1 Legislative intent.
- Section 34-14A-10 Annual report of board.
- Section 34-14A-11 Promulgation of rules and regulations; mailings.
- Section 34-14A-12 Standards of practice; building laws and codes.
- Section 34-14A-13 Issuance of permits.
- Section 34-14A-14 Violations; complaint procedures.
- Section 34-14A-15 Recovery fund.
- Section 34-14A-16 Applicability to certain counties.
- Section 34-14A-17 Sunset provision.
- Section 34-14A-18 Acquisition, etc., of real property; property acquisition fund.
- Section 34-14A-2 Definitions.
- Section 34-14A-3 Home Builders Licensure Board.
- Section 34-14A-4 Meetings of board; quorum; records.
- Section 34-14A-5 Licenses required; exceptions; fees.
- Section 34-14A-6 Exemptions.
- Section 34-14A-7 Applications for issuance or renewal of license; records; inactive license.
- Section 34-14A-8 Revocation, etc., of license; consumer complaint; hearing; appeal; reissuance; fines.
- Section 34-14A-8.1 Public records; confidential records and closed proceedings; discovery.
- Section 34-14A-9 Roster of licensees.
Chapter 14B — HOME INSPECTORS.
- Section 34-14B-1 Short title.
- Section 34-14B-10 Applicability to inspectors of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems.
- Section 34-14B-2 Definitions.
- Section 34-14B-3 Application for licensure.
- Section 34-14B-4 Certificate of licensure.
- Section 34-14B-4.1 Examination.
- Section 34-14B-5 Registration or renewal fees.
- Section 34-14B-6 Alabama Home Inspectors Registration Fund.
- Section 34-14B-7 Compliance required; registration of other names; advertisements, contracts, and correspondence.
- Section 34-14B-8 Notification of lapsed insurance coverage.
- Section 34-14B-9 Failure to be licensed; presentation or filing of false information.
Chapter 14C — Home Medical Equipment Services Providers.
- Section 34-14C-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-14C-2 Home Medical Equipment Services Providers Board.
- Section 34-14C-3 Duties of board; requirements of providers.
- Section 34-14C-4 Licensure; inspections.
- Section 34-14C-4.1 Inspection fees.
- Section 34-14C-5 Exemptions.
- Section 34-14C-6 Violations; penalties; appeals; hearings.
- Section 34-14C-7 Home Medical Equipment Services Fund.
- Section 34-14C-8 Sunset provision.
Chapter 15 — HOTELS, INNS, AND OTHER TRANSIENT LODGING PLACES.
- Section 34-15-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-15-10 Closure of hotels.
- Section 34-15-11 Special contract between hotel and guest.
- Section 34-15-12 Safe depository for valuable articles - Requirement; notice.
- Section 34-15-13 Safe depository for valuable articles - Conditional liability.
- Section 34-15-14 Safe depository for valuable articles - Limitation of liability.
- Section 34-15-15 Liability for loss of baggage.
- Section 34-15-16 Failure or neglect to provide sufficient locks, etc.
- Section 34-15-17 Removal of undesirable guests.
- Section 34-15-19 Obtaining accommodations by fraud or misrepresentation; prima facie evidence.
- Section 34-15-2 Operation of chapter.
- Section 34-15-20 Obtaining accommodations by fraud or misrepresentation; prima facie evidence — Posting of law in hotel or inn.
- Section 34-15-3 Rules and regulations.
- Section 34-15-4 Duty of hotel owners, operators, etc., to maintain conditions, smoke detectors, etc.
- Section 34-15-5 State Hotel Inspector and assistants — Generally.
- Section 34-15-6 State Hotel Inspector and assistants — Police power.
- Section 34-15-8 Certificate of inspection.
- Section 34-15-9 Failure to comply with rules and regulations.
Chapter 15A — INTERIOR DESIGNERS.
- Section 34-15A-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-15A-2 Registration required for practice of interior design.
- Section 34-15A-3 Requirements for registration.
- Section 34-15A-4 Examinations.
- Section 34-15A-5 Board of Registration for Interior Designers - Creation; membership; terms; vacancies; expenses; chairman and secretary; quorum; oath.
- Section 34-15A-6 Board of Registration for Interior Designers - Powers and duties.
- Section 34-15A-7 Interior Designer Fund.
Chapter 15B — Alabama Interior Design Consumer Protection Act.
- Section 34-15B-1 Short title.
- Section 34-15B-10 Penalties for violations of chapter.
- Section 34-15B-11 Disciplinary action.
- Section 34-15B-12 Board of Registration for Interior Design Fund.
- Section 34-15B-13 Authorization to practice.
- Section 34-15B-14 Relation to state and local construction codes, etc.
- Section 34-15B-15 Participation in certain business entity relationships.
- Section 34-15B-16 Selection of products subject to building codes.
- Section 34-15B-17 Administrative procedure.
- Section 34-15B-18 Sunset provision.
- Section 34-15B-2 Legislative findings.
- Section 34-15B-3 Definitions.
- Section 34-15B-4 Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Design.
- Section 34-15B-5 Powers and duties of board.
- Section 34-15B-6 Qualification for certificate of registration.
- Section 34-15B-7 Authorization and seal.
- Section 34-15B-8 Prohibited Activities.
- Section 34-15B-9 Exemptions.
Chapter 16 — Interpreters and Transliterators Act.
- Section 34-16-1 Short title; construction.
- Section 34-16-10 Application for license or permit; issuance; rejection.
- Section 34-16-11 Charges of fraud, deceit, etc., against holder of license or permit; hearing; appeal; reapplication.
- Section 34-16-12 Rules and regulations.
- Section 34-16-13 Violations; penalties.
- Section 34-16-14 Actions by board to recover damages; liability of board members.
- Section 34-16-15 Notification of conviction or pending civil action; breach of professional ethics, etc.
- Section 34-16-16 Sunset provision.
- Section 34-16-2 Legislative intent.
- Section 34-16-3 Definitions.
- Section 34-16-4 Licensure Board for Interpreters and Transliterators - Created; members; terms; officers; meetings; duties; expenses.
- Section 34-16-5 License required; issuance; renewal; ethics examination; lapse of license.
- Section 34-16-6 Permit to practice; renewal; ethics examination; lapse of permit.
- Section 34-16-7 Exemptions.
- Section 34-16-8 Reciprocity agreements authorized.
- Section 34-16-9 Annual fee; fund.
Chapter 17 — LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE.
- Section 34-17-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-17-2 Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects - Creation; composition; appointment; qualifications; term of office; vacancies; compensation; officers; meetings; oath.
- Section 34-17-20 Required.
- Section 34-17-21 Qualifications of applicant.
- Section 34-17-22 Examinations — Schedule; conduct.
- Section 34-17-23 Examinations — Exemptions.
- Section 34-17-24 Fees - Payment; receipt.
- Section 34-17-25 Fees - Amount.
- Section 34-17-26 Reciprocity.
- Section 34-17-27 Exemptions.
- Section 34-17-3 Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects — Powers and duties generally.
- Section 34-17-4 Corporation or partnership not to be licensed or registered to practice; practice deemed personal right; final drawings, etc., to bear signature and seal; partnerships and corporations
- Section 34-17-5 Grounds for disciplinary actions.
- Section 34-17-6 Landscape Architect's Fund.
- Section 34-17-7 Penalties.
Chapter 17A — MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS.
- Section 34-17A-1 Short title.
- Section 34-17A-10 Education and experience requirements.
- Section 34-17A-11 Examinations.
- Section 34-17A-12 Persons licensed or certified in other states.
- Section 34-17A-13 Fees; duration of license; renewal.
- Section 34-17A-14 Disciplinary actions.
- Section 34-17A-15 Administrative procedure.
- Section 34-17A-16 Promulgation of rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Section 34-17A-17 Judicial review.
- Section 34-17A-18 Expert witnesses.
- Section 34-17A-19 Additional remedy.
- Section 34-17A-2 Legislative intent.
- Section 34-17A-20 Violation.
- Section 34-17A-21 Therapists - Privileged communications; exceptions.
- Section 34-17A-22 Therapists - Testimony in alimony or divorce actions.
- Section 34-17A-23 Therapists - Duties and liability.
- Section 34-17A-24 Annual report.
- Section 34-17A-25 Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy Fund.
- Section 34-17A-26 Sunset provision.
- Section 34-17A-3 Definitions.
- Section 34-17A-4 Acts prohibited.
- Section 34-17A-5 Exemptions.
- Section 34-17A-6 Creation of board; composition; vacancies; removal.
- Section 34-17A-7 Employees; meetings; powers.
- Section 34-17A-8 Application.
- Section 34-17A-9 Education and experience requirements (prior to July 1, 1998)
Chapter 18 — MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.
- Section 34-18-1 "Medical technician" defined.
- Section 34-18-2 Training schools for medical technicians.
- Section 34-18-20 "Registered medical technician" defined.
- Section 34-18-21 Registration upon examination; educational requirements, etc.
- Section 34-18-22 Registration without examination.
- Section 34-18-23 Form of certificate.
- Section 34-18-24 Annulment or revocation of certificate.
- Section 34-18-25 Renewal; reinstatement.
- Section 34-18-3 Penalties for violations of chapter.
- Section 34-18-40 Composition; qualifications of members.
- Section 34-18-41 Appointment.
- Section 34-18-42 Term of office; vacancy.
- Section 34-18-43 Officers of board; seal; rules and regulations.
- Section 34-18-44 Record of meetings; register of applicants.
- Section 34-18-45 Receipts and disbursements by secretary-treasurer; bond; annual report.
- Section 34-18-46 Meetings; quorum.
- Section 34-18-47 Compensation and expenses; fund for enforcement of chapter.
Chapter 19 — MIDWIVES.
- Section 34-19-10 Promulgation of rules and regulations, procedures, standards, etc., for nurse midwives.
- Section 34-19-2 Definitions.
- Section 34-19-3 License for practice of nurse midwifery required; continuation of practice of lay midwifery.
- Section 34-19-4 Application for license.
- Section 34-19-5 Issuance, renewal, suspension and revocation of licenses; fee.
- Section 34-19-6 Practices which may be performed by licensees — Generally.
- Section 34-19-7 Practices which may be performed by licensees — Restrictions generally.
- Section 34-19-8 Practices which may be performed by licensees — Attendance, etc., in cases of abnormal childbirth; location of deliveries.
- Section 34-19-9 Designation of midwife certification on professional nursing license.
Chapter 20 — NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS.
- Section 34-20-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-20-10 Contents and schedule of examinations.
- Section 34-20-11 Issuance of license; fee for temporary emergency permit.
- Section 34-20-12 Reciprocity.
- Section 34-20-13 Renewal of licenses; expiration and reactivation; inactive status; file of applications and licenses; continuing education.
- Section 34-20-14 Disciplinary proceedings; administrative fines.
- Section 34-20-15 Restoration of license.
- Section 34-20-16 Prohibited acts; penalties.
- Section 34-20-2 License required.
- Section 34-20-4 Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators - Generally.
- Section 34-20-5 Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators — Functions, powers and duties.
- Section 34-20-6 Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators — Review of decisions.
- Section 34-20-7 Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators — Authorization to receive and expend funds; audit.
- Section 34-20-8 Advisory council.
- Section 34-20-9 Qualifications for admission to examination; fees.
Chapter 21 — NURSES.
- Section 34-21-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-21-2 Board of Nursing generally.
- Section 34-21-20 Required generally.
- Section 34-21-21 License to practice professional nursing; use of title "registered nurse."
- Section 34-21-22 License to practice practical nursing; use of title "licensed practical nurse."
- Section 34-21-23 Renewal of license; continuing education.
- Section 34-21-24 Fees and charges.
- Section 34-21-25 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license; administrative fines; voluntary disciplinary alternative program.
- Section 34-21-26 Practice of nursing by unlicensed persons declared public nuisance; injunctive relief.
- Section 34-21-3 Advisory councils.
- Section 34-21-4 Funds of board; transfer of duties, powers, etc., of Board of Nurses' Examiners and Registration to Board of Nursing.
- Section 34-21-40 Duty of Board of Nursing to provide programs, seminars and workshops.
- Section 34-21-41 Grants, contracts, etc., with individuals, institutions and agencies.
- Section 34-21-42 Plans, programs and criteria.
- Section 34-21-43 Source of funds.
- Section 34-21-5 Nursing educational programs.
- Section 34-21-6 Exemptions.
- Section 34-21-60 Established; number.
- Section 34-21-61 Qualifications of recipients; applications.
- Section 34-21-62 Amount of scholarships; criteria for selection of recipients; renewal of scholarships; failure to complete course or service as a nurse.
- Section 34-21-63 Annual appropriation.
- Section 34-21-7 Violations and penalties.
- Section 34-21-8 Payment of license and fees by pesonal check.
- Section 34-21-80 Declaration of Legislature.
- Section 34-21-81 Definitions.
- Section 34-21-82 Joint committee - Appointment, terms of office, office of chairperson, and meetings.
- Section 34-21-83 State Board of Medical Examiners to establish qualifications for physicians engaged in collaborative practice with advanced practice nurses.
- Section 34-21-84 Board of Nursing to establish qualifications for advanced practice nurses; rules and regulations establishing procedures for certification.
- Section 34-21-85 Joint committee designated to recommend rules and regulations; requirements to engage in advanced practice nursing.
- Section 34-21-86 Prescribing legend drugs; initiating call-in prescriptions; administering legend drugs.
- Section 34-21-87 Joint committee to recommend model practice protocols, formulary of legend drugs, and certain rules and regulations.
- Section 34-21-88 Acts which constitute grounds for termination.
- Section 34-21-89 Boards permitted to initiate disciplinary actions for violations of section; requirements before action taken.
- Section 34-21-90 Requirements for engaging in practice.
- Section 34-21-91 Injunctive proceedings by boards against persons violating article.
- Section 34-21-92 Waiver of requirements until adoption of rules and regulations.
- Section 34-21-93 Construction of article with Sections 34-19-2 to 34-19-10.
Chapter 21A — Onsite Wastewater Board and Licensees.
- Section 34-21A-1 Purpose.
- Section 34-21A-10 Exemptions.
- Section 34-21A-11 Fees.
- Section 34-21A-12 Licenses.
- Section 34-21A-13 Form of application for licenses, examinations, and license renewals.
- Section 34-21A-14 Eligibility requirements for license application.
- Section 34-21A-15 Requirements of examination, areas and levels of qualification.
- Section 34-21A-16 Bond requirement for licensees.
- Section 34-21A-17 Grandfathering provisions.
- Section 34-21A-18 Annual renewal of license.
- Section 34-21A-19 Inactive license.
- Section 34-21A-2 Definitions.
- Section 34-21A-20 Replacement licenses.
- Section 34-21A-21 Revocation and suspension of license.
- Section 34-21A-22 Complaint and regulation procedures.
- Section 34-21A-23 Reinstatement of license.
- Section 34-21A-24 Appeal procedure.
- Section 34-21A-25 Penalties and injunctions.
- Section 34-21A-26 Sunset provisions.
- Section 34-21A-3 Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board.
- Section 34-21A-4 Meetings, compensation, expenses of the board.
- Section 34-21A-5 Officers, executive director, and administration of the board.
- Section 34-21A-6 Funding and financial administration of the board.
- Section 34-21A-7 Duties and authority of the board.
- Section 34-21A-8 Annual report of the board.
- Section 34-21A-9 Rules and regulations.
Chapter 22 — OPTOMETRISTS.
- Section 34-22-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-22-100 Purpose.
- Section 34-22-101 Definitions.
- Section 34-22-102 Powers and duties of board.
- Section 34-22-103 procedures for notification of program, self-reporting and participation.
- Section 34-22-104 Evaluation; hearing.
- Section 34-22-105 Restriction of license upon request.
- Section 34-22-106 Confidentiality of records; discovery; limitations on testimony.
- Section 34-22-107 Limitations or restrictions to employment on basis of treatment prohibited.
- Section 34-22-108 Liability.
- Section 34-22-109 Responsibilities of optometrists under article.
- Section 34-22-110 Rules and regulations.
- Section 34-22-2 Objects and purposes of chapter.
- Section 34-22-20 Qualifications of applicants; examination; issuance and execution of licenses; use of pharmaceutical agents.
- Section 34-22-21 Reciprocity; pharmaceutical agents.
- Section 34-22-22 Continuing education requirements; suspension and reinstatement; renewal; registration certificate; waiver of registration and fees.
- Section 34-22-23 Grounds for revocation or suspension.
- Section 34-22-24 Disposition of fees.
- Section 34-22-3 Intent of chapter.
- Section 34-22-4 Limitation on application of chapter.
- Section 34-22-40 Creation; composition; terms of office; election of candidates; annual meeting.
- Section 34-22-41 Officers; meetings; compensation; expenses; disposition of funds; bonds; annual report.
- Section 34-22-42 Powers and duties generally.
- Section 34-22-43 Registry, records and office of board.
- Section 34-22-5 Limited teaching licenses.
- Section 34-22-6 Violations; penalties; assistance in prosecutions; costs and attorney fees; venue.
- Section 34-22-60 Establishment; composition.
- Section 34-22-61 Powers and duties of board.
- Section 34-22-62 Types of scholarships.
- Section 34-22-63 Repayment of loans; service contracts.
- Section 34-22-64 Contractual agreement of recipients; penalties for breach; institution of legal proceedings.
- Section 34-22-65 Localities in need of optometrists.
- Section 34-22-7 Injunctions.
- Section 34-22-8 Disciplinary action; charges; hearing; judicial procedure; appeals; sanctions; immunity of board, etc., from suit.
- Section 34-22-80 Legislative findings.
- Section 34-22-81 Definitions.
- Section 34-22-82 Practice of optometry across state lines; certificate of qualification; requirements; license generally.
- Section 34-22-83 Jurisdiction of board; duties of licensees; suspension of license.
- Section 34-22-84 Maintenance of records.
- Section 34-22-85 Exceptions.
- Section 34-22-86 Penalties; disciplinary action.
- Section 34-22-87 Comity.
- Section 34-22-88 Rules and regulations.
Chapter 23 — PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES.
- Section 34-23-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-23-10 Notification by pharmacists of change of employment.
- Section 34-23-11 Physicians, dentists, registered nurses, etc. exempt from chapter.
- Section 34-23-110 Short title.
- Section 34-23-111 "Third Party Prescription Program" defined.
- Section 34-23-112 Required contractual provisions.
- Section 34-23-113 Cancellation of program; use of identity card after cancellation.
- Section 34-23-114 Denial of payment.
- Section 34-23-115 Reimbursement rates.
- Section 34-23-116 Article not applicable to Medicaid services or to services reimbursed by nonprofit corporations operating health care service plans.
- Section 34-23-117 No programs to be instituted until notice given.
- Section 34-23-118 Compliance with article required of all programs.
- Section 34-23-12 Injunctions against violations of chapter.
- Section 34-23-13 Penalty for practicing pharmacy without a license; compounding or dispensing prescriptions by unauthorized persons; violations of chapter or rules and regulations of board.
- Section 34-23-130 Definitions.
- Section 34-23-131 Registration and supervision; rules and regulations; continuing education.
- Section 34-23-132 Revocation or suspension of registration; probation.
- Section 34-23-150 Definitions.
- Section 34-23-151 Continuing education; technician assistance; duties of pharmacist.
- Section 34-23-152 Designation and maintenance of compounding area.
- Section 34-23-153 Use, maintenance, and inspection of compounding equipment.
- Section 34-23-154 Drug components to meet certain requirements.
- Section 34-23-155 Drug product containers and closures.
- Section 34-23-156 Compounding procedures.
- Section 34-23-157 Components transferred to nonoriginal container; advance product preparation; labeling.
- Section 34-23-158 Retention of records.
- Section 34-23-159 Preparation of compounded drug products for over the counter sale.
- Section 34-23-160 Preparation of compounded drug products for prescriber's office use; labeling.
- Section 34-23-161 Prescriptions for animals.
- Section 34-23-162 Rules and regulations.
- Section 34-23-2 Objects and purposes of chapter.
- Section 34-23-3 State drug inspectors.
- Section 34-23-30 Pharmacy permits generally.
- Section 34-23-31 Permits for mail-order houses.
- Section 34-23-32 Manufacturer, bottler, packer, repackager, or wholesale distributor of drugs.
- Section 34-23-32.1 FDA requirements to be adhered to by affected parties.
- Section 34-23-33 Revocation, suspension, etc., of license or certificate; non-disciplinary administrative penalty.
- Section 34-23-34 Revocation or suspension of licenses to practice pharmacy and pharmacy permits — Statement of charges and notice of hearing.
- Section 34-23-4 Licensure limited to graduates from approved schools and colleges.
- Section 34-23-50 Required.
- Section 34-23-51 Application for license; qualifications of applicants; examination of applicants; license by reciprocity.
- Section 34-23-52 Expiration and renewal of certificate; continuing education.
- Section 34-23-53 Training program for candidates for licensure.
- Section 34-23-6 Bankruptcy sales, auction sales, etc., of drugs and medicines.
- Section 34-23-7 Illegal possession of prescription drugs.
- Section 34-23-70 Management; display of permit and license; poisons; prescription requirements; violations.
- Section 34-23-71 Requirements for prescription rooms.
- Section 34-23-72 Internship training sites.
- Section 34-23-73 Preceptor qualifications.
- Section 34-23-74 Hospitals and related institutions.
- Section 34-23-75 Emergency prescription refill.
- Section 34-23-8 Substitution of drugs or brands of drugs.
- Section 34-23-9 Purity of drugs dispensed.
- Section 34-23-90 Authority; composition.
- Section 34-23-91 Duties of officers; bonds of secretary and treasurer; compensation and expenses; meetings; quorum; funds and disbursements; books and records.
- Section 34-23-92 Powers and duties generally.
- Section 34-23-93 Assisting prosecuting officers; legal counsel.
- Section 34-23-94 Judicial review of orders.
Chapter 24 — PHYSICIANS AND OTHER PRACTITIONERS OF HEALING ARTS.
- Section 34-24-120 "Chiropractic" defined; authority of licensed chiropractor.
- Section 34-24-121 Advertising.
- Section 34-24-122 Rights and duties of chiropractors.
- Section 34-24-123 License requirements under article; permit requirement for nonlicensed owner of chiropractic practice.
- Section 34-24-124 Injunctive action.
- Section 34-24-140 Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Creation; composition; powers and duties.
- Section 34-24-141 Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Membership.
- Section 34-24-142 Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Compensation of members.
- Section 34-24-143 Disposition of funds; audit; refunds; records.
- Section 34-24-144 Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Officers; meetings; rules and regulations; bond.
- Section 34-24-145 Establishment of preceptorship, etc., authorized; issuance and expiration of limited license; board to establish rules, etc., for implementation of section.
- Section 34-24-160 Application; qualifications of applicant; fee.
- Section 34-24-161 Examinations; issuance and replacement of license; identification of office.
- Section 34-24-163 Issuance of certificates to persons practicing on January 1, 1960.
- Section 34-24-164 License to be recorded with judge of probate.
- Section 34-24-165 Renewal, forfeiture, etc., of license; waiver of fees; inactive license.
- Section 34-24-166 Refusal, revocation, or suspension - Grounds; rules; disciplinary action.
- Section 34-24-167 Refusal, revocation, or suspension - Notice of hearing; procedure.
- Section 34-24-168 Refusal, revocation or suspension, - Guidelines for conduct of hearing; settlement by guilty plea.
- Section 34-24-170 Costs and fines.
- Section 34-24-172 Restoration of license.
- Section 34-24-173 Rules of evidence in contested cases.
- Section 34-24-174 Form and content of final order.
- Section 34-24-175 Appeal from final decision, judicial review.
- Section 34-24-176 Reinstatement of license.
- Section 34-24-177 Nonrenewal pending payment of administrative fine; refund.
- Section 34-24-190 Short title.
- Section 34-24-191 Definitions.
- Section 34-24-192 Board of Physical Therapy - Generally.
- Section 34-24-193 Board of Physical Therapy - Powers and duties; certification fee; administrative fines.
- Section 34-24-194 Complaint charging violation of article; hearing; subpoenas; judicial review of revocation or refusal of license.
- Section 34-24-195 Physical Therapist Fund.
- Section 34-24-196 Penalties.
- Section 34-24-210 Required.
- Section 34-24-211 Application; fee.
- Section 34-24-212 Examinations.
- Section 34-24-213 Issuance of license — Applicants passing examination.
- Section 34-24-214 Issuance of license - Without examination.
- Section 34-24-215 Temporary licenses.
- Section 34-24-216 Renewal of license; continuing education.
- Section 34-24-217 Grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation of license.
- Section 34-24-230 Definitions.
- Section 34-24-231 False or misleading statements in advertisements.
- Section 34-24-232 Grandfather clause.
- Section 34-24-233 Exemptions.
- Section 34-24-234 Penalties for violations.
- Section 34-24-250 Appointment; composition; qualifications of members; appointment; terms of office.
- Section 34-24-251 Meetings; quorum.
- Section 34-24-252 Powers and duties.
- Section 34-24-253 Compensation of members; disposition of funds.
- Section 34-24-254 Salary and bond of secretary-treasurer.
- Section 34-24-255 Examinations - Requirements; issuance of license; fees.
- Section 34-24-256 Examinations - Conduct.
- Section 34-24-257 Examinations - Second or subsequent examination.
- Section 34-24-258 Deposit and expenditure of funds.
- Section 34-24-270 Practicing podiatry without license; penalty.
- Section 34-24-271 License to podiatrist coming to this state; fee.
- Section 34-24-272 Special certificate.
- Section 34-24-273 Issuance; contents; display by holder.
- Section 34-24-275 Renewal; continuing education.
- Section 34-24-276 Suspension or revocation; members of board immune from suit.
- Section 34-24-290 Definitions.
- Section 34-24-291 Purpose of article.
- Section 34-24-292 Services performed by trainees and assistants.
- Section 34-24-293 Powers and duties of board.
- Section 34-24-294 Injunctive proceedings.
- Section 34-24-295 License required.
- Section 34-24-296 Practice without license; penalty.
- Section 34-24-297 Issuance of license - Requirements.
- Section 34-24-298 Issuance of license - Application; approval.
- Section 34-24-299 Renewal of license.
- Section 34-24-300 Licensing of certified Physician Assistant or Surgeon Assistant.
- Section 34-24-301 Temporary licenses.
- Section 34-24-302 Denial, suspension, revocation, etc., of license; mental, physical, or laboratory examination; authorization for release of information.
- Section 34-24-303 Registration with board; application; denial or termination of registration.
- Section 34-24-304 Administrative fines for violation of Section 34-24-302, rules or regulations.
- Section 34-24-305 Payment of fines, refund.
- Section 34-24-306 Voluntary restriction on license.
- Section 34-24-310 Created; composition; appointment of members; terms of office, etc.; public members.
- Section 34-24-311 General authority.
- Section 34-24-311.1 Employment of staff.
- Section 34-24-312 State Board of Medical Examiners to furnish facilities, receive funds, etc.
- Section 34-24-313 Employment of investigators, agents, etc., to assist commission; assistance of prosecuting attorneys; consultants.
- Section 34-24-314 Authority to acquire and hold real property.
- Section 34-24-330 State Board of Medical Examiners to issue certificate of qualification for each applicant; right of appeal when action unfavorable.
- Section 34-24-331 Application for reciprocity to be certified.
- Section 34-24-332 Replacement license certificate.
- Section 34-24-333 Issuance of certificate of qualification; application and issuance of license; issuance of license under Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
- Section 34-24-334 Issuance of license; design, number, fee, etc.
- Section 34-24-335 Denial of applications; procedure; no refund of fees.
- Section 34-24-336 Continuing medical education.
- Section 34-24-337 Renewal of certificate; reinstatement of license.
- Section 34-24-338 Certificate of registration — Contents; change of address.
- Section 34-24-339 Certificate of registration — Not required for retired persons.
- Section 34-24-340 Collection of fees.
- Section 34-24-341 Commission to commence actions where persons practicing without license; court jurisdiction; issuance of injunctions.
- Section 34-24-342 Construction of article; commission to have exclusive power over licenses; licenses to be filed with county probate judge.
- Section 34-24-343 Penalty for violations of article.
- Section 34-24-360 Restrictions, etc., on license; grounds.
- Section 34-24-360.1 Authority to implement Section 34-24-360.
- Section 34-24-361 Investigations; reporting offenses; proceedings and actions; privileged information.
- Section 34-24-361.1 Hearings closed; confidentiality of certain records.
- Section 34-24-362 Unlawful to practice when license suspended or revoked; reissue of license.
- Section 34-24-363 Witnesses — How subpoenaed and sworn; failure to comply.
- Section 34-24-364 Witnesses — Per diem and travel expense.
- Section 34-24-365 Witnesses — Depositions.
- Section 34-24-366 Vote necessary for suspension or revocation; hearing panels.
- Section 34-24-367 Judicial review; immediate effect of suspension or revocation of license; venue.
- Section 34-24-380 Penalties for violation of Section 20-2-54, rules, or regulations.
- Section 34-24-381 Penalties for violation of Section 34-24-360, rules, or regulations.
- Section 34-24-382 Disposition of fines; contracts.
- Section 34-24-383 Payment of administrative fines prerequisite to renewal of annual certificate; refunds.
- Section 34-24-384 Rules and regulations; reimbursement by physician.
- Section 34-24-400 Identification, treatment, etc., of impaired physicians; Alabama Physician Wellness Committee; funding.
- Section 34-24-401 Authority of board to contract for Physician Wellness Committee to undertake certain functions.
- Section 34-24-402 Reporting and disclosure by Physician Wellness Committee.
- Section 34-24-403 Liability for actions within scope of committee functions.
- Section 34-24-404 Confidentiality of information, records, and proceedings.
- Section 34-24-405 Annual report.
- Section 34-24-406 Evaluation of physician who is believed to be impaired; report of findings.
- Section 34-24-50 "Practice of medicine or osteopathy" defined.
- Section 34-24-50.1 Definitions.
- Section 34-24-500 Legislative findings and purpose.
- Section 34-24-501 Definitions.
- Section 34-24-502 Licensure.
- Section 34-24-503 Effect of license.
- Section 34-24-504 Patient medical records.
- Section 34-24-505 Exemptions.
- Section 34-24-506 Sanctions.
- Section 34-24-507 Reciprocity.
- Section 34-24-508 Rule making.
- Section 34-24-51 Practicing medicine or osteopathy without license.
- Section 34-24-52 Proceedings to restrain unlawful practice.
- Section 34-24-53 Board of Medical Examiners - Powers and duties generally; rules and regulations; quorum; fund to defray litigation costs.
- Section 34-24-54 Board of Medical Examiners - Disposition of funds; expenses of board and commission members.
- Section 34-24-55 Domestic remedies and emergency services exempted from chapter.
- Section 34-24-56 Report of malpractice judgments and settlements - Filing; contents; sanction for failure to make report.
- Section 34-24-57 Report of malpractice judgments and settlements - Review; ground for suspension or revocation of license, etc.; notification; failure to comply.
- Section 34-24-58 Decisions, opinions, etc., of utilization review committee privileged.
- Section 34-24-59 Reporting of physician disciplinary actions.
- Section 34-24-60 Confidentiality of records, etc.; authorized release; waiver.
- Section 34-24-61 Controlled substance registration certificate; continuing medical education; dismissal of revocation, etc.
- Section 34-24-70 Qualifications of applicants.
- Section 34-24-71 Application for examination.
- Section 34-24-73 Reciprocity generally.
- Section 34-24-74 Nonresident consultants; physician accompanying patient being transported into Alabama for treatment.
- Section 34-24-75 Certain certificates issued without examination.
- Section 34-24-75.1 Certificate and limited license under Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
Chapter 25 — POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS.
- Section 34-25-1 Short title.
- Section 34-25-2 Definitions.
- Section 34-25-20 Required; unauthorized practice.
- Section 34-25-21 Qualifications of examiner; bond.
- Section 34-25-22 Applications for original license.
- Section 34-25-23 Nonresident applicants.
- Section 34-25-24 Applicant with out-of-state license.
- Section 34-25-25 Internship license.
- Section 34-25-26 Examination and license fees.
- Section 34-25-27 Display of license; signature thereon.
- Section 34-25-28 Change of business address.
- Section 34-25-29 Termination and renewal of examiner's license.
- Section 34-25-3 Instrumentation.
- Section 34-25-30 License required to maintain action.
- Section 34-25-32 Refusal, suspension, reprimand, probation or revocation — Grounds.
- Section 34-25-33 Refusal, suspension, reprimand, probation or revocation — Violation by one examiner or trainee not to affect employer.
- Section 34-25-34 Refusal, suspension, reprimand, probation or revocation — Hearing.
- Section 34-25-35 Refusal, suspension, reprimand, probation or revocation — Judicial review.
- Section 34-25-36 Refusal, suspension, reprimand, probation or revocation — Surrender of license.
- Section 34-25-4 Polygraph Examiners Board generally.
- Section 34-25-5 Administration and enforcement of chapter; deposits and expenditures; per diem and travel expenses for board members; purchasing; board exempt from sales tax.
- Section 34-25-6 Admissibility of results as evidence.
- Section 34-25-7 Injunctions; contempt of court.
- Section 34-25-8 Penalties.
Chapter 25A — Prosthetists and Orthotists.
- Section 34-25A-1 Purpose.
- Section 34-25A-10 Alabama State Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists Fund.
- Section 34-25A-11 Issuance of license or registration; renewal.
- Section 34-25A-12 Fees.
- Section 34-25A-13 Violations.
- Section 34-25A-13.1 Mastectomy fitters.
- Section 34-25A-14 Applicability of Ethics Law; Sunset Law.
- Section 34-25A-2 Short title.
- Section 34-25A-3 Definitions.
- Section 34-25A-4 Referral and consultation limits.
- Section 34-25A-5 Application for licensure or registration.
- Section 34-25A-6 Disciplinary actions.
- Section 34-25A-7 Duties of board.
- Section 34-25A-8 Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists.
- Section 34-25A-9 Membership of board.
Chapter 26 — PSYCHOLOGISTS.
- Section 34-26-1 Practice as "psychologist" and "psychological technician" defined.
- Section 34-26-2 Confidential relations between licensed psychologists, licensed psychiatrists, or licensed psychological technicians and their clients.
- Section 34-26-20 Creation.
- Section 34-26-21 Composition; powers and duties; psychological technician; oath; meetings.
- Section 34-26-22 Certain powers and duties enumerated; annual registration fee; list of registered psychologists and psychological technicians; continuing education; rules and regulations.
- Section 34-26-3 Code of ethics.
- Section 34-26-40 Required; exceptions; psychological interns or trainees.
- Section 34-26-41 Applications; qualifications of applicants.
- Section 34-26-42 Penalty for unlicensed person held out to public as psychologist or psychological technician.
- Section 34-26-43 Fees; disposition of revenues of board; payment of expenses.
- Section 34-26-43.1 (Effective October 1, 1997) Examination fee for candidates for licensure.
- Section 34-26-44 Conduct of examinations.
- Section 34-26-45 Waiver of examination; persons licensed in other states.
- Section 34-26-46 Grounds for refusal of certificate or revocation or suspension of license.
- Section 34-26-47 Notice and hearing required prior to refusal, revocation, or suspension.
- Section 34-26-48 Review of action of board.
- Section 34-26-60 Scope of supervision; qualifications of supervisors.
- Section 34-26-61 Duties - Supervisors.
- Section 34-26-62 Duties - Supervisees.
- Section 34-26-63 Practice outside state; supervision contract form; final report; additional supervision.
- Section 34-26-64 Supervision requirements.
- Section 34-26-65 Psychology program requirements.
- Section 34-26-66 Violations.
Chapter 27 — REAL ESTATE BROKERS.
- Section 34-27-1 Short title.
- Section 34-27-10 Chapter cumulative.
- Section 34-27-100 Definitions.
- Section 34-27-101 Violations; damages.
- Section 34-27-11 Penalties.
- Section 34-27-2 Definitions; exemptions from chapter.
- Section 34-27-3 Nonresident may not act except in cooperation with licensed broker of state; written co-brokerage agreement to be filed.
- Section 34-27-30 Required.
- Section 34-27-30.1 License requirement or tax on certain real estate companies prohibited.
- Section 34-27-30.2 Fees prohibited on signs advertising real property for sale by realtors; restrictions on signs.
- Section 34-27-31 Recovery Fund created; fees paid to fund; injured party's recovery from fund; procedures, appeals, etc.; licensee to report any legal action taken against him.
- Section 34-27-32 Requirements for license; application; place of business; branch offices; multiple brokers; fees.
- Section 34-27-33 Examinations; temporary and original salesperson licenses; post license course requirements.
- Section 34-27-34 Who may serve as qualifying broker; responsibility of qualifying broker; change of broker; termination of qualifying broker's status.
- Section 34-27-35 License certificates generally.
- Section 34-27-35.1 Errors and omissions insurance.
- Section 34-27-36 Disciplinary action - Generally.
- Section 34-27-37 Disciplinary action - Procedure in action.
- Section 34-27-38 Disciplinary action - Appeals.
- Section 34-27-4 Real Estate Commission Revenue Fund and Real Estate Commission Proportionate Fund.
- Section 34-27-5 County list of licensees.
- Section 34-27-50 Definitions.
- Section 34-27-51 Acts constituting violation of article - Sell, etc.; without license; failure to provide certain documents at time of registration; failure to follow rules of advertising.
- Section 34-27-52 Acts constituting violation of article - Failure to keep certain items among business records.
- Section 34-27-53 Acts constituting violation of article - Failure to utilize, etc., fully completed copy of contract.
- Section 34-27-54 Acts constituting violation of article - Failure, etc., to honor buyer's request to cancel contract.
- Section 34-27-55 Acts constituting violation of article - Failure to refund all payments; failure to place all funds in escrow account.
- Section 34-27-56 Acts constituting violation of article - Misrepresentation.
- Section 34-27-57 Acts constituting violation of article - Sell, etc., interest in plan to third person that substantially affects rights of other owners.
- Section 34-27-58 Acts constituting violation of article - Failure to place 50 percent of cash, etc., received in escrow; failure to provide liability insurance, etc.
- Section 34-27-59 Acts constituting violation of article - Failure to disclose total financial obligation, etc., in contract.
- Section 34-27-6 Real estate courses and schools.
- Section 34-27-60 Acts constituting violation of article - Misrepresentation; waiver of rights of purchasers; sale, etc., without license; bad checks.
- Section 34-27-61 Hearing; refusal, suspension or revocation of license; willful violation defined; escrow deficiency.
- Section 34-27-62 Enforcement and implementation of article; acts constituting misdemeanors; voidability of sales of unregistered plans, etc.
- Section 34-27-63 Filing of plan relating to units not substantially completed requires filing of additional documents.
- Section 34-27-64 Registration fees; assessment of costs of investigating violation of article.
- Section 34-27-65 Proceeds from sale, etc., of lease plan exempt from Transient Occupancy Tax.
- Section 34-27-66 Examination and license requirements; issuance and renewal of license; inactive status; change of address.
- Section 34-27-67 Registration required of every plan offered for sale.
- Section 34-27-68 Commission may seek injunctive relief, etc., for violation of article; investigation; revocation of registration.
- Section 34-27-69 Surety bond; suspension, etc., of license for violation of article; reinstatement; relicensure; board must be notified of initiation, etc., of legal action.
- Section 34-27-7 Real Estate Commission - Created; composition; qualifications of members; appointment; terms; compensation; organization; executive director and assistant executive director generally;
- Section 34-27-8 Real Estate Commission - Quorum; rules and regulations; agency disclosure clause.
- Section 34-27-80 (Effective October 1, 1996) Short title.
- Section 34-27-81 Definitions.
- Section 34-27-82 Roles and duties of licensees; written disclosure documents; exceptions; brokerage agreements.
- Section 34-27-83 Agency disclosure office policy.
- Section 34-27-84 Obligations of licensees.
- Section 34-27-85 Services licensees required to provide.
- Section 34-27-86 Misrepresentation or false information given by licensee.
- Section 34-27-87 Duties supersede duties based on common law.
- Section 34-27-88 Violations.
Chapter 27A — REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS.
- Section 34-27A-1 Short title.
- Section 34-27A-10 Written examinations for licensure.
- Section 34-27A-11 Education and experience requirements for licensure.
- Section 34-27A-11.1 Reclassification of licensed real estate appraisers as registered real property appraisers.
- Section 34-27A-12 Written reports, etc., to be furnished by applicant.
- Section 34-27A-13 Term of license; fees.
- Section 34-27A-14 Nonresidents; consent to service of process; eligibility for licensure; temporary recognition.
- Section 34-27A-15 Renewal license - Time for application and payment of fee; evidence of continuing education; extension; late renewal.
- Section 34-27A-16 Principal place of business; notice of change; notice of residence address.
- Section 34-27A-17 Signatures on license; display of license number.
- Section 34-27A-18 Licensure restrictions.
- Section 34-27A-19 Continuing education requirements; regulations; requirement for reinstatement.
- Section 34-27A-2 Definitions.
- Section 34-27A-20 Revocation or suspension of license - Grounds; disciplinary proceedings; administrative fines.
- Section 34-27A-21 Revocation or suspension of license or certificate - Notice; representation; subpoena and deposition power.
- Section 34-27A-22 Revocation or suspension of license - Hearing; findings; judicial review as to questions of law.
- Section 34-27A-23 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
- Section 34-27A-24 Retention of appraiser; appraisal assignment.
- Section 34-27A-25 No fee for certain contingent appraisal assignments.
- Section 34-27A-26 Retention of contracts and records.
- Section 34-27A-27 Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board Fund.
- Section 34-27A-28 Sunset provision.
- Section 34-27A-29 Compliance with federal law; membership in organization not to be grounds for granting or denying license.
- Section 34-27A-3 License required to do certain acts; statements as to licensure and certification in appraisals, etc.; penalty for violation; assistance with appraisal.
- Section 34-27A-4 Board created; composition; meetings; compensation.
- Section 34-27A-5 Rules and regulations; powers and duties of board; immunity from suit.
- Section 34-27A-6 Fees; payment into Real Estate Appraisers Board Fund.
- Section 34-27A-7 Application for licensure and examination; fees; pledge; conditions.
- Section 34-27A-9 Classes of appraisers.
Chapter 27B — Respiratory Therapists
- Section 34-27B-1 Legislative findings.
- Section 34-27B-10 Violations.
- Section 34-27B-11 Additional activities permitted under chapter.
- Section 34-27B-12 Notice provided to respiratory therapists.
- Section 34-27B-13 Rules and regulations.
- Section 34-27B-14 Sunset provision.
- Section 34-27B-2 Definitions.
- Section 34-27B-3 License requirements; examination.
- Section 34-27B-4 State Board of Respiratory Therapy - Functions.
- Section 34-27B-5 State Board of Respiratory Therapy - Created; composition; liability of members; terms; meetings; expense reimbursement and per diem allowance.
- Section 34-27B-6 Trust fund.
- Section 34-27B-7 Issuance, use, renewal of license; temporary license.
- Section 34-27B-8 Disciplinary actions for unprofessional conduct; hearings; expiration of suspended license.
- Section 34-27B-9 Representation as "respiratory therapist," etc.
Chapter 27C — ALABAMA SECURITY REGULATORY BOARD.
- Section 34-27C-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-27C-10 Payment of fees, etc.; deposit.
- Section 34-27C-11 Pistol permit.
- Section 34-27C-12 Prohibited activities.
- Section 34-27C-13 Violations.
- Section 34-27C-14 Appeals.
- Section 34-27C-15 Security Certification Fund.
- Section 34-27C-16 Contract security license for nonresident.
- Section 34-27C-17 Exemptions.
- Section 34-27C-18 Relation to other provisions.
- Section 34-27C-2 Creation; composition; sunset provision.
- Section 34-27C-3 Powers of the board.
- Section 34-27C-4 License application; renewal; fee.
- Section 34-27C-5 Suspension or revocation of license.
- Section 34-27C-6 Insurance requirements.
- Section 34-27C-7 Certification.
- Section 34-27C-8 Training requirements.
- Section 34-27C-9 Certified trainers.
Chapter 28A — SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS.
- Section 34-28A-1 Definitions.
- Section 34-28A-2 Declaration of policy and legislative intent.
- Section 34-28A-20 Required; licenses to be granted to qualified applicants.
- Section 34-28A-21 Qualifications of applicants for licenses.
- Section 34-28A-22 Applications for examination; application fee; applications for reexamination; performance of speech-language pathology and audiology services prior to action by board on application
- Section 34-28A-23 Examination of applicants for licenses.
- Section 34-28A-24 Waiver of examination and granting of licenses.
- Section 34-28A-25 Issuance and renewal of licenses; continuing education; inactive status.
- Section 34-28A-26 Suspension or revocation of licenses or issuance of reprimands to licensees; appeals; restoration of licenses revoked, reduction of suspensions, etc.
- Section 34-28A-27 Fees.
- Section 34-28A-3 Persons and practices exempt from chapter.
- Section 34-28A-4 Prohibited acts; penalty for violations of provisions of chapter; enforcement of chapter; assistance of board by Attorney General; disposition of fines collected for violations of cha
- Section 34-28A-40 Creation; composition; qualifications, appointment, and terms of office of members; meetings; quorum; vacancies; removal of members.
- Section 34-28A-41 Compensation of board members.
- Section 34-28A-42 Powers and duties of board generally; administrative fines.
- Section 34-28A-43 Adoption of bylaws and rules; seal; powers of board as to witnesses; institution of proceedings to enjoin or restrain violations of chapter and liability of board members therefor.
- Section 34-28A-44 Employment, discharge, etc., of executive secretary and other officers and employees; admissibility in evidence of copies of proceedings, records, etc., of board; monthly report and
- Section 34-28A-5 Proceedings to enjoin or restrain violations of chapter.
- Section 34-28A-6 Construction of chapter.
Chapter 29 — VETERINARIANS.
- Section 34-29-110 Definitions.
- Section 34-29-111 Duties of board; Alabama Veterinary Professionals Wellness Committee; liability.
- Section 34-29-130 Permit to purchase, possess, and use certain agents for euthanizing animals.
- Section 34-29-131 Injectable agents; inhalant agents; who may perform euthanasia.
- Section 34-29-132 Euthanasia in emergency situation.
- Section 34-29-133 Animals not to be left unattended until death; disposal of body upon confirmation of death.
- Section 34-29-134 Violations of article.
- Section 34-29-135 Relation to Section 34-29-94.
- Section 34-29-60 Short title.
- Section 34-29-61 Definitions.
- Section 34-29-62 Legislative intent.
- Section 34-29-63 State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners established; composition.
- Section 34-29-64 Qualifications of members; removal.
- Section 34-29-65 Executive director; incapacitation of director; official bond.
- Section 34-29-66 President and vice-president; bylaws; meetings; quorum; records.
- Section 34-29-67 Compensation and expenses; expenditure of funds.
- Section 34-29-68 Records to be kept; issuances and denials of licenses; what records are confidential.
- Section 34-29-69 Powers of board.
- Section 34-29-70 Board of veterinary medical examiners fund; expenditures; transfer of excess.
- Section 34-29-71 Temporary license.
- Section 34-29-72 Application; qualifications; faculty license.
- Section 34-29-73 Examination procedures.
- Section 34-29-74 Issuance of license without written examination to certain applicants.
- Section 34-29-75 Expiration and renewal of licenses; suspension for nonrenewal.
- Section 34-29-76 License required - Certain acts prohibited.
- Section 34-29-77 License required - Certain acts not prohibited.
- Section 34-29-78 Injunction against unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine.
- Section 34-29-79 Administrative hearing procedures.
- Section 34-29-80 Complaints and testimony to be privileged; immunity of certain persons from suit.
- Section 34-29-81 Relicensing and reinstatement.
- Section 34-29-82 Criminal penalties.
- Section 34-29-83 Appeal of disciplinary action; stay of revocation.
- Section 34-29-84 Filing of license with probate office; fee.
- Section 34-29-85 Status of persons holding license on April 30, 1986.
- Section 34-29-86 Disposition of abandoned animals; notice to owner or agent; financial liability of owner or agent.
- Section 34-29-87 Partnership or employment in practice of veterinary medicine not to be for nonlicensed persons; exceptions.
- Section 34-29-88 Premise permits - Required; fees; inspection; revocation, etc.; closure and imposition of penalties; renewal; requirements for satellite on mobile clinics.
- Section 34-29-89 Premise permits - Display.
- Section 34-29-90 Immunity of veterinarians from suit for emergency care of animals or human victims; nonliability to animal hospital.
- Section 34-29-91 Eligibility for graduate from nonaccredited school to take examination.
- Section 34-29-92 Service of applicants as student preceptees for minimum period.
- Section 34-29-94 Veterinary technician licensing requirements; authorized acts; emergency care; suspension, revocation of license; continuing education.
Chapter 30 — SOCIAL WORKERS.
Chapter 31 — HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS.
Chapter 32 — SOIL CLASSIFIERS.
Chapter 33 — FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
Chapter 33A — FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.
Chapter 34 — DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS.
Chapter 34A — DIETETICS/NUTRITION PRACTICE ACT.
Chapter 35 — TRANSIENT MERCHANTS.
Chapter 36 — ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS.
Chapter 37 — PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS.
Chapter 38 — IMPAIRED PROFESSIONALS' COMMITTEE.
Chapter 39 — OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT.
Chapter 40 — ATHLETIC TRAINERS.
Chapter 41 — GEOLOGISTS.
Chapter 43 — MASSAGE THERAPISTS.