Alabama Chapter 24 — PHYSICIANS AND OTHER PRACTITIONERS OF HEALING ARTS.
Article 1 State Licensing Board for Healing Arts.
Article 2 Licenses and Registration Generally.
Article 3 Physicians and Osteopaths.
- Section 34-24-50 — "Practice of medicine or osteopathy" defined.
- Section 34-24-50.1 — Definitions.
- 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.
Article 4 Chiropractors.
- 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 34-24-140 — 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 received; audit; accounts of secretary-treasurer and executive secretary.
- 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.
Article 5 Physical Therapists.
- 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.
Article 6 Podiatrists.
- 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; terms of office; removal of members; vacancies; one black member required.
- Section 34-24-251 — Meetings; quorum.
- Section 34-24-252 — Powers and duties generally.
- Section 34-24-253 — Compensation of members; disposition of funds realized from fees.
- Section 34-24-254 — Salary and bond of secretary-treasurer.
- Section 34-24-255 — Examinations - Required; qualifications of applicant; application; scope; contents; 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 of the board; bonds of officers; ratification of actions of existing bank account.
- 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.
Article 7 Assistants to Physicians.
- 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.
- 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.
Article 8 Licensing and Registration of Physicians and Osteopaths.
- Section 34-24-310 — Created; composition; appointment of members; terms of office, etc.; public members appointed.
- 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 — New certificate of qualification where license lost or name changed.
- 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 — Certificate of registration; 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 — Fees to be collected by State Board of Medical Examiners.
- 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 — Immediate effect of commission order; judicial review; vacation of order by court; venue.
- Section 34-24-380 — Administrative fines for violation of Section 20-2-54, rules or regulations.
- Section 34-24-381 — Administrative fines for violation of Section 34-24-360, rules or regulations; other penalties.
- 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.
Article 9 Rehabilitation of Physicians and Osteopaths.
- Section 34-24-400 — Duty of Board of Medical Examiners to promote early treatment, etc., of physicians and osteopaths impaired by illness, inebriation, etc.; Alabama Impaired Physicians Committee; expenses; competitive bidding not required.
- Section 34-24-401 — Authority of board to contract for Impaired Physicians Committee to undertake certain functions.
- Section 34-24-402 — Procedures for reporting Impaired Physician Program activity and disclosure and joint review of information.
- Section 34-24-403 — Nonliability of Impaired Physicians Committee, personnel, etc., for actions within scope of function.
- 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.
Article 10 Licensing the Practice of Medicine and Osteopathy Across State Lines.
- 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.