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2009 Alabama Code
Title 34 — PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES.
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.
- Division 1 General Provisions.
- 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.
- Division 2 Certificates of Qualification.
- Division 1 General Provisions.
- 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.
- Division 2 Suspension or Revocation.
- Article 4 Chiropractors.
- Division 1 General Provisions.
- 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.
- Division 2 Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
- 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.
- Division 3 Certificates of Qualification.
- 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.
- Article 5 Physical Therapists.
- Division 1 General Provisions.
- 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.
- Division 2 Registration and Licenses.
- 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.
- Division 1 General Provisions.
- 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.
- Division 2 Board of Podiatry.
- 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.
- Division 3 Licenses.
- 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; 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.
- Article 8 Licensing and Registration of Physicians and Osteopaths.
- Division 1 Medical Licensure Commission.
- 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.
- Division 2 Licenses and Registration Generally.
- 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.
- Division 3 Suspension or Revocation of Licenses.
- 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.
- Division 4 Administrative Fines, Reprimands, and Restrictions.
- 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.
- Article 9 Rehabilitation of Physicians and Osteopaths.
- 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.
- 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.
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