Ala. Code § 34-27B-52 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 27B / Section 34-27B-52
Section 34-27B-52 State Participation in the Compact
Status: in_force

(a) In order to participate in this compact and thereafter continue as a member state, a member state shall do all of the following:

(1) Enact a compact that is not materially different from the model compact.

(2) License respiratory therapists.

(3) Participate in the commission’s data system.

(4) Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints against licensees and compact privilege holders.

(5) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of this compact and commission rules, of any adverse action against a licensee, a compact privilege holder, or a license applicant.

(6) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of this compact and commission rules, of the existence of significant investigative information.

(7) Comply with the rules of the commission.

(8) Grant the compact privilege to a holder of an active home state license and otherwise meet the applicable requirements of Section 34-27B-53 in a member state.

(9) Complete a criminal background check for each new licensee at the time of initial licensure. Where expressly authorized or permitted by federal law, whether such federal law is in effect prior to, at, or after the time of a member state’s enactment of this compact, a member state’s enactment of this compact shall hereby authorize the member state’s respiratory therapy licensing authority to perform criminal background checks as defined herein. The absence of such a federal law as described in this subsection shall not prevent or preclude such authorization where it may be derived or granted through means other than the enactment of this compact.

(b) Nothing in this compact prohibits a member state from charging a fee for granting and renewing the compact privilege.
Ala. Code § 34-30-22 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 30 / Section 34-30-22
Section 34-30-22 Qualifications of Applicants
Status: in_force

The State Board of Social Work Examiners shall issue a license as a “licensed bachelor social worker,” a “licensed master social worker,” or a “licensed independent clinical social worker” to an applicant who satisfies all of the following requirements:

(1) Is at least 19 years of age.

(2) Has paid an initial examination fee established by the board.

(3) Has passed an examination prepared by the state board for that purpose.

(4) Has ascribed to a professional code of ethics developed and adopted by the board.

(5) Meets all of the following additional requirements for the level at which they are applying to be licensed:

a. Bachelor social worker:

1. Has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including completion of a social work program. At the end of five years from June 8, 1984, applicants who then apply shall have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including completion of a social work program approved, accredited, or in candidacy granted by the Council on Social Work Education.

2. For a period of six years from May 23, 1977, an applicant may be licensed who has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and has successfully completed two years of full-time continuous employment in a social work position under supervision approved by the board; or

3. Until March 1, 1996, an applicant may be licensed who has a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as sociology, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, and guidance counseling.

b. Master social worker: Has a Master of Social Work or a Doctor of Social Work from a college or university approved, accredited, or in candidacy granted by the Council on Social Work Education.

c. Independent clinical social worker:

1. Has a Master of Social Work or a Doctor of Social Work from a college or university approved, accredited, or in candidacy granted by the Council on Social Work Education.

2. Has had at least two years of post-master or doctorate experience in the practice of social work under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker.

(6) Is a United States citizen or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government.
Ala. Code § 34-3-5 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 34-3-5
Section 34-3-5 Effect of Default in License Payment
Status: in_force

No attorney who is in default in the payment of such annual license shall be recognized in the courts of Alabama or in the voting or transacting of business by the State Bar as being in good standing until he or she has paid the required annual license fee.
Ala. Code § 34-40-12 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 40 / Section 34-40-12
Section 34-40-12 Punishment for Violation
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be punished and fined, or both, as provided by law.
Ala. Code § 34-27B-6 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 27B / Section 34-27B-6
Section 34-27B-6 Trust Fund
Status: in_force

There is established a separate special trust fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy Fund. All funds received by the board shall be deposited into the fund and shall be expended only to implement and administer this chapter. No monies shall be withdrawn or expended from the fund for any purpose unless the monies have been appropriated by the Legislature and allocated pursuant to this chapter. Any monies appropriated shall be budgeted and allocated pursuant to the Budget Management Act in accordance with Article 4, commencing with Section 41-4-80, of Chapter 4 of Title 41, and only in the amounts provided by the Legislature in the general appropriations act or other appropriations act. Funds shall be disbursed only upon a warrant of the state Comptroller upon itemized vouchers approved by the chair. After the first three full fiscal years from May 17, 2004, and every three years thereafter, if a surplus of funds exists which is greater than two years’ operating expense, the funds shall be distributed to the General Fund.
Ala. Code § 34-40-71 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 40 / Section 34-40-71
Section 34-40-71 Effective Date, Withdrawal, and Amendment
Status: in_force

(a) This compact shall come into effect on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the seventh member state.

(1) On or after the effective date of the compact, the compact commission shall convene and review the enactment of each of the first seven member states (charter member states) to determine if the statute enacted and made effective by each charter member state is materially different than the model compact statute.

a. A charter member state whose enactment is found to be materially different from the model compact language shall be entitled to the default process set forth in Section 34-40-70.

b. If any member state is later found to be in default, or is terminated or withdraws from the compact, the compact commission shall remain in existence and the compact shall remain in effect even if the number of member states should be less than seven.

(2) Member states enacting the compact subsequent to the seven initial charter member states shall be subject to the process set forth in this section to determine if their enactments are materially different from the model compact statute and whether they qualify for participation in the compact.

(3) All actions taken for the benefit of the compact commission or in furtherance of the purposes of the administration of the compact prior to the effective date of the compact or the compact commission coming into existence shall be considered to be actions of the compact commission unless specifically repudiated by the compact commission.

(4) Any state that joins this compact subsequent to the compact commission’s initial adoption of the rules and bylaws shall be subject to the rules and bylaws as they exist on the date on which this compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the compact commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the compact becomes law in that state.

(b) Any member state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same.

(1) A member state’s withdrawal shall not take effect until 180 days after enactment of the repealing statute.

(2) Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state’s licensing authority to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this compact prior to the effective date of withdrawal.

(3) Upon the enactment of a statute withdrawing from this compact, a state shall immediately provide notice of the withdrawal to all licensees and privilege holders within that state. Notwithstanding any subsequent statutory enactment to the contrary, the withdrawing state shall continue to recognize all compact privileges granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of 180 days after the date of the notice of withdrawal.

(4) Nothing contained in this compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a nonmember state that does not conflict with this compact.

(5) This compact may be amended by the member states. No amendment to this compact shall become effective and binding upon any member state until the amendment is enacted into the laws of all member states.
Ala. Code § 34-11-1 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 11 / Section 34-11-1
Section 34-11-1 Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this section:

(1) BOARD. The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, provided for by Section 34-11-30.

(2) DESIGN COORDINATION. The review and coordination of technical submissions prepared by persons other than the principal engineer, including, as appropriate and without limitations, consulting engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors, and other professionals working under the direction of the engineer.

(3) DISCIPLINARY ACTION. Any final written decision, order, consent agreement, public reprimand, or other formal action taken against an individual or firm by the board based upon a violation of this chapter or a board rule.

(4) ENGINEER INTERN. An individual who has been certified as an engineer intern by the board.

(5) ENGINEER or PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER. An individual who, by reason of his or her special knowledge of the mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences and the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design, acquired by engineering education and engineering experience, is qualified to practice engineering as hereinafter defined and has been licensed by the board as a professional engineer. The board may designate a professional engineer, on the basis of education, experience, and examination, as being licensed in a specific discipline or branch of engineering signifying the area in which the engineer has demonstrated competence.

(6) ENGINEERING SURVEY. All survey activities required to support the sound conception, planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of engineered projects, rights-of-way, and easement acquisitions relative to the centerline of the project. Engineering surveys may be used to locate, relocate, establish, reestablish, layout, or retrace any road, right-of-way, easement, or alignment relative to the centerline of the project. Additionally, engineering surveys may be performed to determine areas, volumes, or physical features of the earth, elevation of all real property, improvements on the earth, and the configuration or contour of the surface of the earth or the position of fixed objects thereon by measuring lines and angles and applying the principles of mathematics. All engineering surveys shall exclude the surveying of real property for the establishment of any property line or land boundaries, setting of corners or monuments, and the dependent or independent surveys or resurveys of the public land survey system.

(7) FIRM. Any form of business or entity other than an individual operating as a sole proprietorship under his or her own name.

(8) LAND SURVEYOR INTERN. An individual who has been certified as a land surveyor intern by the board.

(9) LAND SURVEYOR or PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR. An individual who is a professional specialist in the technique of measuring land, educated in the principles of mathematics, the related physical and applied sciences, and the relevant requirements of law for adequate evidence and all requisites to surveying of real property, is qualified to practice land surveying, and has been licensed as a professional land surveyor by the board.

(10) MANAGING AGENT. An individual who is licensed under this chapter and who has been designated pursuant to this chapter by a firm.

(11) PERSON. An individual or firm.

(12) PRACTICE and OFFER TO PRACTICE. Any person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice engineering or land surveying, within the meaning and intent of this chapter, who practices any discipline or any branch of engineering or land surveying; or who by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way represents himself or herself to be a professional engineer or a professional land surveyor, or through the use of some other title implies that he or she is a professional engineer or a professional land surveyor or that the person is licensed or authorized under this chapter; or who represents himself or herself as able to perform or who does perform any engineering or land surveying service or work or any other service designated by the practitioner which is recognized as engineering or land surveying.

(13) PRACTICE OF ENGINEERING. a. Any professional service or creative work, the adequate performance of which requires engineering education, training, and experience in the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences to such services or creative work that includes any one or more of the following:

1. Consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design and design coordination, or commissioning of engineering works, products, and systems.

2. Planning the use of land, air, or water.

3. Performing engineering surveys and studies.

4. The review of construction for the purpose of monitoring compliance with drawings and specifications.

b. Any service or work described in paragraph a., either public or private, that is made in connection with any utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, work systems, projects, communications systems, transportation systems, industrial or consumer products, or equipment of a control system; or is of a mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, environmental, or thermal nature, insofar as the service or work involves safeguarding health, life, safety, welfare, and property. The term includes other professional services as may be necessary to the planning, progress, and completion of any engineering services.

c. The term does not include the practice of architecture except such architectural work as is incidental to the practice of professional engineering; nor shall the term include work ordinarily performed by persons who operate or maintain machinery or equipment.

d. The practice of engineering includes the offering of expert opinion in any legal proceeding in Alabama regarding work legally required to be performed under an Alabama engineer’s license number or seal, which opinion may be given by an engineer licensed in any jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, in qualifying a witness to offer expert testimony on the practice of engineering, the court shall consider as evidence of his or her expertise whether the proposed witness holds a valid Alabama license for the practice of engineering; provided, however, the qualification by the court shall not be withheld from an otherwise qualified witness solely on the basis of the failure of the proposed witness to hold a valid Alabama license or license from another jurisdiction.

(14) PRACTICE OF LAND SURVEYING. a. Professional services using such sciences as mathematics and geodesy, and involving the making of geometric measurements and gathering related information pertaining to the physical or legal features of the earth, the space on, above, or below the earth, and providing, utilizing, or developing the same land survey products such as graphics, data, maps, plans, reports, descriptions, or projects, improvements on, above, or below the earth.

b. The term includes consultation, project coordination, including the coordination of technical submissions proposed by others, investigation, testimony, evaluation, planning, mapping, assembling, and interpreting gathered measurements and information relating to any one or more of the following:

1. Determining by measurement the configuration or contour of the earth’s surface or the position of fixed objects thereon by measuring lines and angles and applying the principles of mathematics or photogrammetry.

2. Determining by performing geodetic surveys the size and shape of the earth or the position of any point on the earth.

3. Locating, relocating, establishing, reestablishing, or retracing property lines or boundaries of any tract of land, road, right of way, alignment or easement or elevation of all real property whether or not fixed works are sited or proposed to be sited on the property.

4. Making any survey for the division, subdivision, or consolidation of any tract or tracts of land or for condominiums.

5. Locating or laying out alignments, positions, or elevations for the construction of fixed works.

6. Determining, by the use of principles of land surveying, the position for any survey monument or reference point, or establishing or replacing any such monument or reference point.

7. Geodetic surveying which includes surveying for determination of the size and shape of the earth both horizontally and vertically and the precise positioning of points on the earth utilizing angular and linear measurements through spatially oriented spherical geometry.

8. Creating, preparing, or modifying electronic or computerized or other data, including land information systems and geographic land information systems relative to the performance of the activities described above.

c. The term may include the performance of engineering surveys.

d. The term does not include functions unique to engineering as specified by rules of the board, geographic information systems professionals holding certification from the GIS Certification Institute, or remote sensing professionals holding certifications from the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing or other nationally recognized accreditation group as determined by the board.

e. Nothing herein shall in any way prohibit mapping, plotting, or locating, or other similar use of GPS, GIS, or other similar data by those not licensed to practice land surveying, provided the work is not used in the conveyance of property.

(15) RESPONSIBLE CHARGE. Direct control and personal supervision of engineering work or land surveying work.
Ala. Code § 34-9-25 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 9 / Section 34-9-25
Section 34-9-25 Judicial Review of Orders of Board
Status: in_force

From any order of the board imposing any of the penalties found in Section 34-9-18, any party affected thereby may bring an action in the circuit courts to set aside the order on the ground that same is unlawful or arbitrary.
Ala. Code § 34-27-59 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 27 / Section 34-27-59
Section 34-27-59 Acts Constituting Violation of Article - Failure to Disclose Total Financial Obligation, Etc., in Contract
Status: reserved

It shall be a violation of this section for any seller of vacation time-sharing plans to fail to fully disclose in the contract in boldface type of a size no smaller than any other type used in the body of the contract to purchaser:

(1) The total financial obligation of the purchaser, which shall include the initial purchase price and any additional charges to which the purchaser may be subject.

(2) Any individual or business entity which has or may have the right to alter, amend, or add to charges to which the purchaser may be subject and the terms and conditions under which such charges may be imposed.

(3) The nature and duration of each agreement between the business offering the vacation time-sharing plans for sale and the individual or business entity managing the accommodations or other facilities.

(4) In immediate proximity to the space reserved in the contract for the signature of the buyer and in boldface type of the same size as required by subdivision (3) of Section 34-27-53 a statement as follows:

“No purchaser should rely upon representations other than those included in the contract.”

However, inclusion of this statement shall not impair the purchaser’s right to bring any legal action based upon any cause of action arising from oral statements.

(5) The date of availability of each amenity of the offered accommodations and facilities when they are not completed at the time of sale of such plan.

(6) The specific term of the contract.
Ala. Code § 34-28A-21.1 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 28A / Section 34-28A-21.1
Section 34-28A-21.1 Qualifications for Licensure as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Status: in_force

(a) Any person not eligible for a license as a speech-language pathologist under this chapter may apply for licensure with the board as a speech-language pathology assistant. Eligible candidates for licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant shall do all of the following: (1) Practice only under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. (2) Have completed either of the following: a. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in speech and hearing sciences or communication disorders. b. An associate degree in speech-language pathology assisting with a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at a community college or university in speech and hearing sciences or communication disorders, of which three hours shall be dedicated to studying language disorders, and three hours shall be focused on speech disorders. Additionally, a speech-language pathology assistant in an associate degree program shall successfully complete not less than 100 clinical practicum hours under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist under any clinical practicum setting. (3) If the speech-language pathology assistant has completed the requirements of paragraph (2)b., he or she may only provide services in educational, private practice, nonresidential health care, early intervention, and other nonhospital settings. (b) For the purposes of this section, “community college” refers to Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, under the purview of the Alabama Community College System, and “university” refers to any four-year public or private institution of higher education located in this state. (c)(1) A speech-language pathology assistant shall have a scope of practice as defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2) The supervising speech-language pathologist shall have held a full, unrestricted speech-language pathologist license for at least two years before supervising the speech-language pathology assistant and shall possess the necessary credentials required by the board. A supervising speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than three full-time equivalent speech-language pathology assistants in any one setting. (d) Licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant may be renewed annually, pursuant to this chapter, without limitation as to number of times renewed. (e) The board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

(1) Practice only under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. (2) Have completed either of the following: a. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in speech and hearing sciences or communication disorders. b. An associate degree in speech-language pathology assisting with a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at a community college or university in speech and hearing sciences or communication disorders, of which three hours shall be dedicated to studying language disorders, and three hours shall be focused on speech disorders. Additionally, a speech-language pathology assistant in an associate degree program shall successfully complete not less than 100 clinical practicum hours under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist under any clinical practicum setting. (3) If the speech-language pathology assistant has completed the requirements of paragraph (2)b., he or she may only provide services in educational, private practice, nonresidential health care, early intervention, and other nonhospital settings. (b) For the purposes of this section, “community college” refers to Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, under the purview of the Alabama Community College System, and “university” refers to any four-year public or private institution of higher education located in this state. (c)(1) A speech-language pathology assistant shall have a scope of practice as defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2) The supervising speech-language pathologist shall have held a full, unrestricted speech-language pathologist license for at least two years before supervising the speech-language pathology assistant and shall possess the necessary credentials required by the board. A supervising speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than three full-time equivalent speech-language pathology assistants in any one setting. (d) Licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant may be renewed annually, pursuant to this chapter, without limitation as to number of times renewed. (e) The board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

(2) Have completed either of the following: a. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in speech and hearing sciences or communication disorders. b. An associate degree in speech-language pathology assisting with a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at a community college or university in speech and hearing sciences or communication disorders, of which three hours shall be dedicated to studying language disorders, and three hours shall be focused on speech disorders. Additionally, a speech-language pathology assistant in an associate degree program shall successfully complete not less than 100 clinical practicum hours under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist under any clinical practicum setting. (3) If the speech-language pathology assistant has completed the requirements of paragraph (2)b., he or she may only provide services in educational, private practice, nonresidential health care, early intervention, and other nonhospital settings. (b) For the purposes of this section, “community college” refers to Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, under the purview of the Alabama Community College System, and “university” refers to any four-year public or private institution of higher education located in this state. (c)(1) A speech-language pathology assistant shall have a scope of practice as defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2) The supervising speech-language pathologist shall have held a full, unrestricted speech-language pathologist license for at least two years before supervising the speech-language pathology assistant and shall possess the necessary credentials required by the board. A supervising speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than three full-time equivalent speech-language pathology assistants in any one setting. (d) Licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant may be renewed annually, pursuant to this chapter, without limitation as to number of times renewed. (e) The board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

a. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in speech and hearing sciences or communication disorders. b. An associate degree in speech-language pathology assisting with a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at a community college or university in speech and hearing sciences or communication disorders, of which three hours shall be dedicated to studying language disorders, and three hours shall be focused on speech disorders. Additionally, a speech-language pathology assistant in an associate degree program shall successfully complete not less than 100 clinical practicum hours under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist under any clinical practicum setting. (3) If the speech-language pathology assistant has completed the requirements of paragraph (2)b., he or she may only provide services in educational, private practice, nonresidential health care, early intervention, and other nonhospital settings. (b) For the purposes of this section, “community college” refers to Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, under the purview of the Alabama Community College System, and “university” refers to any four-year public or private institution of higher education located in this state. (c)(1) A speech-language pathology assistant shall have a scope of practice as defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2) The supervising speech-language pathologist shall have held a full, unrestricted speech-language pathologist license for at least two years before supervising the speech-language pathology assistant and shall possess the necessary credentials required by the board. A supervising speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than three full-time equivalent speech-language pathology assistants in any one setting. (d) Licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant may be renewed annually, pursuant to this chapter, without limitation as to number of times renewed. (e) The board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

b. An associate degree in speech-language pathology assisting with a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at a community college or university in speech and hearing sciences or communication disorders, of which three hours shall be dedicated to studying language disorders, and three hours shall be focused on speech disorders. Additionally, a speech-language pathology assistant in an associate degree program shall successfully complete not less than 100 clinical practicum hours under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist under any clinical practicum setting. (3) If the speech-language pathology assistant has completed the requirements of paragraph (2)b., he or she may only provide services in educational, private practice, nonresidential health care, early intervention, and other nonhospital settings. (b) For the purposes of this section, “community college” refers to Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, under the purview of the Alabama Community College System, and “university” refers to any four-year public or private institution of higher education located in this state. (c)(1) A speech-language pathology assistant shall have a scope of practice as defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2) The supervising speech-language pathologist shall have held a full, unrestricted speech-language pathologist license for at least two years before supervising the speech-language pathology assistant and shall possess the necessary credentials required by the board. A supervising speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than three full-time equivalent speech-language pathology assistants in any one setting. (d) Licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant may be renewed annually, pursuant to this chapter, without limitation as to number of times renewed. (e) The board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

(3) If the speech-language pathology assistant has completed the requirements of paragraph (2)b., he or she may only provide services in educational, private practice, nonresidential health care, early intervention, and other nonhospital settings. (b) For the purposes of this section, “community college” refers to Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, under the purview of the Alabama Community College System, and “university” refers to any four-year public or private institution of higher education located in this state. (c)(1) A speech-language pathology assistant shall have a scope of practice as defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2) The supervising speech-language pathologist shall have held a full, unrestricted speech-language pathologist license for at least two years before supervising the speech-language pathology assistant and shall possess the necessary credentials required by the board. A supervising speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than three full-time equivalent speech-language pathology assistants in any one setting. (d) Licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant may be renewed annually, pursuant to this chapter, without limitation as to number of times renewed. (e) The board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

(b) For the purposes of this section, “community college” refers to Wallace State Community College-Hanceville, under the purview of the Alabama Community College System, and “university” refers to any four-year public or private institution of higher education located in this state. (c)(1) A speech-language pathology assistant shall have a scope of practice as defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2) The supervising speech-language pathologist shall have held a full, unrestricted speech-language pathologist license for at least two years before supervising the speech-language pathology assistant and shall possess the necessary credentials required by the board. A supervising speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than three full-time equivalent speech-language pathology assistants in any one setting. (d) Licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant may be renewed annually, pursuant to this chapter, without limitation as to number of times renewed. (e) The board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

(c)(1) A speech-language pathology assistant shall have a scope of practice as defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2) The supervising speech-language pathologist shall have held a full, unrestricted speech-language pathologist license for at least two years before supervising the speech-language pathology assistant and shall possess the necessary credentials required by the board. A supervising speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than three full-time equivalent speech-language pathology assistants in any one setting. (d) Licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant may be renewed annually, pursuant to this chapter, without limitation as to number of times renewed. (e) The board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

(2) The supervising speech-language pathologist shall have held a full, unrestricted speech-language pathologist license for at least two years before supervising the speech-language pathology assistant and shall possess the necessary credentials required by the board. A supervising speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than three full-time equivalent speech-language pathology assistants in any one setting. (d) Licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant may be renewed annually, pursuant to this chapter, without limitation as to number of times renewed. (e) The board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

(d) Licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant may be renewed annually, pursuant to this chapter, without limitation as to number of times renewed.

(e) The board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
Ala. Code § 34-24-339 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 24 / Section 34-24-339
Section 34-24-339 Certificate of Registration - Not Required for Retired Persons
Status: in_force

Any person licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in this state, who is retired or may hereafter retire from such practice, shall not be required to register as required by this article; provided, that such person shall file with the commission an affidavit on a form to be furnished by the commission, and such affidavit shall state the date on which the person retired from such practice and such other facts as shall tend to verify such retirement as the commission shall deem necessary; provided, that if such person thereafter reengages in the practice of medicine or osteopathy such person shall register with the Medical Licensure Commission as provided by this article.
Ala. Code § 34-13-56 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13 / Section 34-13-56
Section 34-13-56 Grounds for Revocation, Suspension, or Refusal to Issue or Renew Licenses, Etc.; Hearing; Fines
Status: in_force

(a) The board may refuse to license any person, entity, or establishment for violation of this chapter. If the board refuses to issue, grant, or renew a license based on a violation of this chapter, including, but not limited to, violations listed in subsection (c), the licensee or prospective licensee may request a public hearing before the board to appeal the action of the board. The request for a public hearing shall be submitted to the board in writing within 14 calendar days after the date of the refusal. Upon request, the board shall provide the licensee or prospective licensee with 20 days’ notice of the public hearing by United States certified mail. The public hearing shall be conducted pursuant to Section 34-13-26.

(b) A public hearing conducted pursuant to Section 34-13-26 shall be provided by the board to any licensee for whom the board is considering the probation, suspension, or revocation of a license.

(c) The board may suspend, revoke, or place on probation a license if the licensee is found guilty of any of the following:

(1) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, as defined by this chapter, including, but not limited to, any crime where the individual has to register as a sex offender in any jurisdiction.

(2) Unprofessional conduct, which is defined to include any of the following:

a. Misrepresentation or fraud in the conduct of the business or the profession of any license issued pursuant to this chapter.

b. False or misleading advertising as a licensee under this chapter or knowingly engaging in any advertising which is misleading or inaccurate.

c. Solicitation of dead human bodies by the licensee, his or her agents, assistants, or employees, from medical professionals or clergy, whether the solicitation occurs after death or while death is impending.

d. Solicitation of dead human bodies by the licensee, his or her agents, assistants, or employees, whether the solicitation occurs after death or while death is impending.

e. Employment by the licensee of a person or persons to be used for the purpose of obtaining or soliciting business, whether the solicitation occurs after death or while death is impending.

f. Employment directly or indirectly of any apprentice, agent, assistant, embalmer, employee, or other person, on part or full time or on commission, for the purpose of calling upon individuals or institutions where a death has occurred or is imminent by whose influence dead human bodies may be turned over to a particular funeral director or embalmer or funeral establishment, or both.

g. The buying of business by the licensee or his or her agents, assistants, or employees.

h. Gross immorality.

i. Aiding or abetting an unlicensed person, establishment, or entity in violation of this chapter.

j. Using profane, indecent, or obscene language in the presence of a dead human body, or within the immediate hearing of the family or relative of a deceased whose body has not yet been interred or otherwise disposed of.

k. Solicitation or acceptance by a licensee of any commission or bonus or rebate in consideration of recommending or causing a dead human body to be disposed of in any mausoleum or cemetery.

l. Any violation of this chapter or order or rule of the board.

m. Any violation of state law or municipal or county ordinance or regulation affecting the handling, custody, care, disposition, or transportation of dead human bodies.

n. Fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining a license.

o. Refusing to promptly surrender the custody of a dead human body, upon the express order and payment for services rendered of the person lawfully entitled to the custody thereof.

p. Performing services in a professional capacity as a licensee for any unlicensed funeral establishment operating in violation of this chapter.

q. Being intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs while on duty or while performing any duty or responsibility prescribed by this chapter.

r. Willfully retaining or willfully failing to account for any property of a decedent.

s. Knowingly and willfully signing any documentation as having embalmed or prepared a body for burial when, in fact, the services were not performed by the licensee.

t. Failure to give full cooperation to the board or its designees, agents, or other representatives in the performance of official duties of the board.

u. Failing to furnish any relevant papers or documents requested by or for the board.

v. Failing to furnish, in writing, an adequate explanation relating to a matter contained in a complaint filed with the board against the licensee.

w. Failing to respond to a subpoena issued by the board, without good cause shown, whether or not the licensee is the party charged in any proceeding before the board.

x. Not providing reasonable access to the board or an authorized agent or representative of the board for the performance of reviews, investigations, or inspections at facilities or places utilized by the licensee in the practice of funeral service, funeral directing, or in performing any other activity regulated by the board.

y. Failing to provide information within a specific time as required by the board or an authorized agent or representative of the board.

z. Failing to cooperate with the board or an authorized agent or representative of the board in the investigation of any alleged misconduct or interfering with a board investigation through the willful misrepresentation of facts.

aa. Deceiving or attempting to deceive the board regarding any matter under investigation, including the altering or destroying of any records.

bb. Failure, without good cause, to cooperate with any request from the board to appear before the board.

cc. Violating any statute, ordinance, or rule of the state or any board, agency, or political subdivision of the state affecting the registration of deaths, the handling, custody, care, disposition, or transportation of dead human bodies, or the sale of funeral services or funeral merchandise.

dd. Demonstrating bad faith, incompetence, or untrustworthiness or dishonest, fraudulent, or improper dealing or any other violation of this chapter or any rule adopted by the board or by the Federal Trade Commission relative to the practice of any activity regulated by the board.

ee. Any other reason as determined by the board that would render an individual unsuitable for licensure or certification by the board.

ff. A licensee accepting funds for a preneed contract or other prepayment of funeral or disposition expenses without a certificate of authority to sell preneed contracts or, if registered to sell preneed contracts, failing to deposit the funds with a qualified trustee or to timely remit premium payments from the consumer to the insurer.

gg. Using any funeral merchandise previously sold without prior written permission of the person selecting or paying for the use of the merchandise. A previously used casket shell may be used for the viewing of remains if a new interior or interior insert is installed before each usage of the casket shell.

(d) In addition to the disciplinary actions authorized in subsection (c), the board may levy and collect administrative fines for violations of this chapter or the rules of the board in an amount not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each violation, unless otherwise provided for in this chapter or by rule of the board.
Ala. Code § 34-29-89 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 29 / Section 34-29-89
Section 34-29-89 Premise Permits - Display
Status: in_force

Each person to whom a license or premise permit, or both, is issued shall keep such license or premise permit, or both, conspicuously displayed in his or her office, place of business, or place of employment and shall, whenever required, exhibit the license or premise permit, or both, to any member or authorized representative of the board.
Ala. Code § 34-26-109 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 26 / Section 34-26-109
Section 34-26-109 Oversight, Dispute Resolution, and Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) Oversight. (1) The executive and judicial branches of the state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement this compact. (2) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the commission is located. The commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Nothing herein shall affect or limit the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a licensee for professional malpractice, misconduct, or any similar matter. (3) The commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of this compact and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide the commission service of process shall render a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or adopted rules. (b) Default, technical assistance, and termination. (1) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the adopted rules, the commission shall provide written notice to the defaulting state. The notice of default shall describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default, and any other action that the commission may take, and shall offer training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. (2) The commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default to the other member states. (c) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from this compact upon an affirmative vote of a supermajority of the delegates of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (d) Termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, the defaulting state’s licensing authority, and each of the member states’ licensing authorities. (e) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (f) Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six months after the date of the notice of termination. (g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(1) The executive and judicial branches of the state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement this compact. (2) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the commission is located. The commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Nothing herein shall affect or limit the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a licensee for professional malpractice, misconduct, or any similar matter. (3) The commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of this compact and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide the commission service of process shall render a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or adopted rules. (b) Default, technical assistance, and termination. (1) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the adopted rules, the commission shall provide written notice to the defaulting state. The notice of default shall describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default, and any other action that the commission may take, and shall offer training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. (2) The commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default to the other member states. (c) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from this compact upon an affirmative vote of a supermajority of the delegates of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (d) Termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, the defaulting state’s licensing authority, and each of the member states’ licensing authorities. (e) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (f) Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six months after the date of the notice of termination. (g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(2) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the commission is located. The commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Nothing herein shall affect or limit the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a licensee for professional malpractice, misconduct, or any similar matter. (3) The commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of this compact and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide the commission service of process shall render a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or adopted rules. (b) Default, technical assistance, and termination. (1) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the adopted rules, the commission shall provide written notice to the defaulting state. The notice of default shall describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default, and any other action that the commission may take, and shall offer training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. (2) The commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default to the other member states. (c) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from this compact upon an affirmative vote of a supermajority of the delegates of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (d) Termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, the defaulting state’s licensing authority, and each of the member states’ licensing authorities. (e) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (f) Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six months after the date of the notice of termination. (g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(3) The commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of this compact and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide the commission service of process shall render a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or adopted rules. (b) Default, technical assistance, and termination. (1) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the adopted rules, the commission shall provide written notice to the defaulting state. The notice of default shall describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default, and any other action that the commission may take, and shall offer training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. (2) The commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default to the other member states. (c) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from this compact upon an affirmative vote of a supermajority of the delegates of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (d) Termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, the defaulting state’s licensing authority, and each of the member states’ licensing authorities. (e) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (f) Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six months after the date of the notice of termination. (g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(b) Default, technical assistance, and termination. (1) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the adopted rules, the commission shall provide written notice to the defaulting state. The notice of default shall describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default, and any other action that the commission may take, and shall offer training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. (2) The commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default to the other member states. (c) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from this compact upon an affirmative vote of a supermajority of the delegates of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (d) Termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, the defaulting state’s licensing authority, and each of the member states’ licensing authorities. (e) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (f) Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six months after the date of the notice of termination. (g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(1) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the adopted rules, the commission shall provide written notice to the defaulting state. The notice of default shall describe the default, the proposed means of curing the default, and any other action that the commission may take, and shall offer training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. (2) The commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default to the other member states. (c) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from this compact upon an affirmative vote of a supermajority of the delegates of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (d) Termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, the defaulting state’s licensing authority, and each of the member states’ licensing authorities. (e) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (f) Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six months after the date of the notice of termination. (g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(2) The commission shall provide a copy of the notice of default to the other member states. (c) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from this compact upon an affirmative vote of a supermajority of the delegates of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (d) Termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, the defaulting state’s licensing authority, and each of the member states’ licensing authorities. (e) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (f) Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six months after the date of the notice of termination. (g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(c) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from this compact upon an affirmative vote of a supermajority of the delegates of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (d) Termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, the defaulting state’s licensing authority, and each of the member states’ licensing authorities. (e) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (f) Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six months after the date of the notice of termination. (g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(d) Termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, the defaulting state’s licensing authority, and each of the member states’ licensing authorities. (e) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (f) Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six months after the date of the notice of termination. (g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(e) A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (f) Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six months after the date of the notice of termination. (g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(f) Upon the termination of a state’s membership from this compact, that state shall immediately provide notice to all licensees within that state of the termination. The terminated state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six months after the date of the notice of termination. (g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state. (h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(h) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(i) Dispute Resolution. (1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. (2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. (j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(j) Enforcement. (1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(1) By majority vote as provided by rule, the commission may initiate legal action against a member state in default in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state’s law. (2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its adopted rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees. (3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.

(3) No person other than a member state shall enforce this compact against the commission.
Ala. Code § 34-25-7 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 25 / Section 34-25-7
Section 34-25-7 Injunctions; Contempt of Court
Status: in_force

If any person violates any provisions of this chapter, the board shall, upon direction of a majority of the board, in the name of the State of Alabama, apply in any circuit court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining such violation or an order enforcing compliance with this chapter. Upon the filing of a verified petition in the court, the court, or any judge thereof, if satisfied by affidavit or otherwise that the person has violated this chapter, may issue a temporary injunction, without notice or bond, enjoining such continued violation; and, if it is established that the person has violated or is violating this chapter, the court, or any judge thereof, may enter a judgment perpetually enjoining the violation or enforcing compliance with this chapter. In case of violation of any order or judgment issued under the provisions of this section, the court, or any judge thereof, may try and punish the offender for contempt of court. Proceedings under this section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided by this chapter.
Ala. Code § 34-25A-12 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 25A / Section 34-25A-12
Section 34-25A-12 Fees
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall promulgate rules and regulations for all licensure fees, registration fees, renewal fees, and accreditation fees. The application fee for licensure as an orthotist, prosthetist, orthotist assistant, prosthetist assistant, prosthetist/orthotist, or pedorthist shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) and the application fee for registration as an orthotic supplier shall not exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150). The application fee for accreditation shall not exceed three hundred fifty dollars ($350) per facility. The licensure fee shall not exceed nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per discipline per term of license. The accreditation fee shall not exceed nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per term for each accredited facility. Registration fees and renewal fees shall not exceed three hundred fifty dollars ($350) per term of registration or renewal, and all other associated assistant fees shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per term of license.

(b) Maximum fees as defined in subsection (a) may be exceeded when a late renewal fee is authorized or imposed by the board.

(c) The board may prescribe by rule that individuals who due to age or physical disability are unable to practice, who have retired from the practice, who are licensed in the state but are practicing out of state, or who are on temporary active duty with any of the Armed Forces of the United States shall be allowed to pay a renewal fee in an amount less than the amount paid by individuals in current practice. The amount shall be established by the board.
Ala. Code § 34-26-102 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 26 / Section 34-26-102
Section 34-26-102 State Participation in This Compact
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible to join this compact, and to maintain eligibility as a member state, a state must: (1) Enact a compact statute that is not materially different from the model compact as defined in the commission’s rules. (2) Participate in the sharing of information with other member states as reasonably necessary to accomplish the objectives of this compact, and as further defined in Section 34-26-100. (3) Identify and maintain with the commission a list of equivalent licenses available to licensees who hold a home state license under this compact. (4) Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees. (5) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of this compact and the commission’s rules, of any adverse action taken against a licensee, or of the availability of investigative information which relates to a licensee or applicant for licensure. (6) Require that applicants for a home state license have: a. Taken and passed a qualifying national exam as defined by the rules of the commission. b. Completed a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised internship, of which at least 600 hours must have been completed in a school, prior to being approved for licensure. c. Graduated from a qualifying school psychologist education program. (7) Comply with the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. (b) Each member state shall grant an equivalent license to practice school psychology in that state upon application by a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(a). Each member state shall grant renewal of the equivalent license to a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(b). (c) Member states may set and collect a fee for granting an equivalent license.

(1) Enact a compact statute that is not materially different from the model compact as defined in the commission’s rules. (2) Participate in the sharing of information with other member states as reasonably necessary to accomplish the objectives of this compact, and as further defined in Section 34-26-100. (3) Identify and maintain with the commission a list of equivalent licenses available to licensees who hold a home state license under this compact. (4) Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees. (5) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of this compact and the commission’s rules, of any adverse action taken against a licensee, or of the availability of investigative information which relates to a licensee or applicant for licensure. (6) Require that applicants for a home state license have: a. Taken and passed a qualifying national exam as defined by the rules of the commission. b. Completed a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised internship, of which at least 600 hours must have been completed in a school, prior to being approved for licensure. c. Graduated from a qualifying school psychologist education program. (7) Comply with the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. (b) Each member state shall grant an equivalent license to practice school psychology in that state upon application by a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(a). Each member state shall grant renewal of the equivalent license to a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(b). (c) Member states may set and collect a fee for granting an equivalent license.

(2) Participate in the sharing of information with other member states as reasonably necessary to accomplish the objectives of this compact, and as further defined in Section 34-26-100. (3) Identify and maintain with the commission a list of equivalent licenses available to licensees who hold a home state license under this compact. (4) Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees. (5) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of this compact and the commission’s rules, of any adverse action taken against a licensee, or of the availability of investigative information which relates to a licensee or applicant for licensure. (6) Require that applicants for a home state license have: a. Taken and passed a qualifying national exam as defined by the rules of the commission. b. Completed a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised internship, of which at least 600 hours must have been completed in a school, prior to being approved for licensure. c. Graduated from a qualifying school psychologist education program. (7) Comply with the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. (b) Each member state shall grant an equivalent license to practice school psychology in that state upon application by a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(a). Each member state shall grant renewal of the equivalent license to a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(b). (c) Member states may set and collect a fee for granting an equivalent license.

(3) Identify and maintain with the commission a list of equivalent licenses available to licensees who hold a home state license under this compact. (4) Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees. (5) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of this compact and the commission’s rules, of any adverse action taken against a licensee, or of the availability of investigative information which relates to a licensee or applicant for licensure. (6) Require that applicants for a home state license have: a. Taken and passed a qualifying national exam as defined by the rules of the commission. b. Completed a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised internship, of which at least 600 hours must have been completed in a school, prior to being approved for licensure. c. Graduated from a qualifying school psychologist education program. (7) Comply with the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. (b) Each member state shall grant an equivalent license to practice school psychology in that state upon application by a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(a). Each member state shall grant renewal of the equivalent license to a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(b). (c) Member states may set and collect a fee for granting an equivalent license.

(4) Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees. (5) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of this compact and the commission’s rules, of any adverse action taken against a licensee, or of the availability of investigative information which relates to a licensee or applicant for licensure. (6) Require that applicants for a home state license have: a. Taken and passed a qualifying national exam as defined by the rules of the commission. b. Completed a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised internship, of which at least 600 hours must have been completed in a school, prior to being approved for licensure. c. Graduated from a qualifying school psychologist education program. (7) Comply with the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. (b) Each member state shall grant an equivalent license to practice school psychology in that state upon application by a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(a). Each member state shall grant renewal of the equivalent license to a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(b). (c) Member states may set and collect a fee for granting an equivalent license.

(5) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of this compact and the commission’s rules, of any adverse action taken against a licensee, or of the availability of investigative information which relates to a licensee or applicant for licensure. (6) Require that applicants for a home state license have: a. Taken and passed a qualifying national exam as defined by the rules of the commission. b. Completed a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised internship, of which at least 600 hours must have been completed in a school, prior to being approved for licensure. c. Graduated from a qualifying school psychologist education program. (7) Comply with the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. (b) Each member state shall grant an equivalent license to practice school psychology in that state upon application by a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(a). Each member state shall grant renewal of the equivalent license to a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(b). (c) Member states may set and collect a fee for granting an equivalent license.

(6) Require that applicants for a home state license have: a. Taken and passed a qualifying national exam as defined by the rules of the commission. b. Completed a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised internship, of which at least 600 hours must have been completed in a school, prior to being approved for licensure. c. Graduated from a qualifying school psychologist education program. (7) Comply with the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. (b) Each member state shall grant an equivalent license to practice school psychology in that state upon application by a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(a). Each member state shall grant renewal of the equivalent license to a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(b). (c) Member states may set and collect a fee for granting an equivalent license.

a. Taken and passed a qualifying national exam as defined by the rules of the commission. b. Completed a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised internship, of which at least 600 hours must have been completed in a school, prior to being approved for licensure. c. Graduated from a qualifying school psychologist education program. (7) Comply with the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. (b) Each member state shall grant an equivalent license to practice school psychology in that state upon application by a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(a). Each member state shall grant renewal of the equivalent license to a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(b). (c) Member states may set and collect a fee for granting an equivalent license.

b. Completed a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised internship, of which at least 600 hours must have been completed in a school, prior to being approved for licensure. c. Graduated from a qualifying school psychologist education program. (7) Comply with the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. (b) Each member state shall grant an equivalent license to practice school psychology in that state upon application by a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(a). Each member state shall grant renewal of the equivalent license to a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(b). (c) Member states may set and collect a fee for granting an equivalent license.

c. Graduated from a qualifying school psychologist education program. (7) Comply with the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission. (b) Each member state shall grant an equivalent license to practice school psychology in that state upon application by a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(a). Each member state shall grant renewal of the equivalent license to a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(b). (c) Member states may set and collect a fee for granting an equivalent license.

(7) Comply with the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission.

(b) Each member state shall grant an equivalent license to practice school psychology in that state upon application by a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(a). Each member state shall grant renewal of the equivalent license to a licensee who satisfies the criteria of Section 34-26-103(b). (c) Member states may set and collect a fee for granting an equivalent license.

(c) Member states may set and collect a fee for granting an equivalent license.
Ala. Code § 34-27-35 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 27 / Section 34-27-35
Section 34-27-35 License Certificates Generally. (Amended by Act 2025-379)
Status: in_force

AMENDED BY ACT 2025-379, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026. SEE ACT FOR REVISED LANGUAGE.

(a) The commission shall prescribe the form and content of license certificates issued. Each qualifying broker’s license certificate shall show the name and business address of the broker. The license certificate of each active salesperson or associate broker shall show his or her name and address. The license certificate of each active salesperson or associate broker shall be delivered or mailed to his or her qualifying broker. Each license certificate shall be kept by the qualifying broker and shall be publicly displayed at the address which appears on the license certificate.

(b) The commission may establish a one-year or multi-year license period.

(c)(1) The fee for a temporary license shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150). The original fee for a broker’s license shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150) and, beginning with the license period effective October 1, 2002, the renewal fee for a broker’s license shall be seventy-five dollars ($75) per year for each year of the license period. The original fee for each salesperson’s license shall be sixty-five dollars ($65) per year for each year or portion of a year remaining in the respective license period, and the renewal fee for each salesperson’s license shall be sixty-five dollars ($65) per year for each year of the license period. The original fee for each company license shall be sixty-five dollars ($65) per year for each year or portion of a year remaining in the respective license period, and the renewal fee for each license shall be sixty-five dollars ($65) per year for each year of the license period.

(2) Beginning with the license period effective October 1, 2004, the renewal fee for a broker’s license shall be ninety-five dollars ($95) per year for each year of the license period. The original fee for each salesperson’s license shall be eighty-five dollars ($85) per year for each year or portion of a year remaining in the respective license period, and the renewal fee for each salesperson’s license shall be eighty-five dollars ($85) per year for each year of the license period. The original fee for each company license shall be eighty-five dollars ($85) per year for each year or portion of a year remaining in the respective license period, and the renewal fee for each license shall be eighty-five dollars ($85) per year for each year of the license period.

(d)(1) The renewal research and education fee shall be two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per year for each year of the license period and shall be paid at the time of license renewal by all brokers and salespersons in addition to the license renewal fees set out in this section. Collection of this fee shall apply to all broker and salesperson renewals, except that brokers who hold more than one broker’s license shall pay the fee for only one license at each renewal.

(2) Beginning June 1, 2014, this fee shall be seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50), and the proceeds shall be distributed to the Alabama Center for Real Estate.

(e) The original research and education fee shall be thirty dollars ($30) and shall be paid at the time of all applications received on and after October 15, 1995, for issuance of an original broker’s license, and shall be paid at the time of all applications received on and after October 15, 1995, for issuance of a temporary salesperson’s license. The original research and education fee shall also be paid by reciprocal salespersons. This is in addition to the original license fees set out in this section. This thirty dollar ($30) original research and education fee is a one-time fee which no person shall be required to pay more than once.

(f) The license of a salesperson who is subsequently issued a broker’s license automatically terminates upon the issuance of his or her broker’s license certificate. The salesperson’s license certificate shall be returned to the commission in order for a broker’s license to be issued. No refund shall be made of any fee or Recovery Fund deposit pertaining to the salesperson’s, broker’s, or company’s license.

(g) The commission shall prescribe a license renewal form, which shall accompany renewal fees which shall be filed on or before August 31 of the final year of each license period in order for the respective license to be renewed on a timely basis for the following license period. If any of the foregoing are filed during the period from September 1 through September 30 of the final year of a license period, the one hundred fifty dollar ($150) penalty set out below shall be paid in addition to the renewal fees. Failure to meet this September 30 deadline shall result in the license being placed on inactive status on the following October 1, and the license shall be subject to all reactivation requirements. Reactivations shall be processed in the order received as evidenced by postmark or delivery date. Certified or registered mail may be used for reactivation in these cases. Licensees filing during the period from September 1 of the final year of a license period through September 30 of the initial year of a license period shall pay the required license fee, plus a penalty of one hundred fifty dollars ($150).

(h) The renewal form shall be mailed by the commission to the licensee’s place of business, if an active licensee, or to his or her residence, if an inactive licensee, prior to August 1 of the final year of each license period. Each licensee shall notify the commission in writing of any change in his or her business or residence address within 30 days of the change.

(i) Every license shall expire at midnight on September 30 of the final year of each license period. An expired license may be renewed during the 12-month period following the license period for which the license was current. A licensee who fails to renew before the end of the 12-month period following the license period for which the license was issued has a lapsed license, and shall be subject to all requirements applicable to persons who have never been licensed, however, the commission may upon determination of hardship, allow later renewal upon payment of all fees and penalties. An inactive license must be renewed in the same manner as an active license.

(j)(1) Each applicant for renewal of an active salesperson or broker license issued by the commission shall, on or before September 30 of the final year of each license period, submit proof of completion of not less than 15 clock hours of approved continuing education course work to the commission, in addition to any other requirements for renewal. Failure to meet this deadline shall result in the license being placed on inactive status on the following October 1, and the license shall be subject to all reactivation requirements. Reactivations shall be processed in the order received as evidenced by postmark or delivery date. Certified or registered mail may be used for reactivation in this case. Proof of attendance at the course work, whether or not the applicant attained a passing grade in the course, shall be sufficient to satisfy requirements for renewal. The 15 clock hours’ course work requirement shall apply to each two-year license renewal, and hours in excess of 15 shall not be cumulated or credited for the purpose of subsequent license renewals. The commission shall develop standards for approval of courses, and shall require certification of the course work of the applicant.

Time served as a member of the state Legislature during each license renewal period shall be deemed the equivalent of the 15 hours course work and shall satisfy the requirements of this subsection.

(2) This section shall apply to renewals of licenses which expire after September 30, 1986. An applicant for first renewal who has been licensed for not more than one year shall not be required to comply with this section for the first renewal of the applicant’s license. Any licensee reaching the age of 65 on or before September 30, 2000, and having been licensed 10 years prior to that date shall be exempt from this section.

(3) Continuing education shall not result in a passing or failing grade.

(k) A licensee may request that the commission issue his or her license to inactive status. Inactive licenses shall be held at the commission office until activated. No act for which a license is required shall be performed under an inactive license.
Ala. Code § 34-40-8 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 40 / Section 34-40-8
Section 34-40-8 Expiration of Licenses; Renewal Fee; Continuing Education
Status: in_force

All licenses issued by the board to athletic trainers shall expire on the last day of December each year. The license may be renewed on payment of a renewal fee, fixed by the board, completion of continuing education, and current licensee information, as may be needed. The board may reduce the renewal fee for a licensee who has been licensed less than six months before his or her license expires. The board shall adopt a program of continuing education for its licensees. The successful completion of the annual continuing education program shall be a requisite for the renewal of licenses issued pursuant to this chapter.
Ala. Code § 34-27C-4 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 27C / Section 34-27C-4
Section 34-27C-4 License Application; Renewal; Fee
Status: in_force

(a) Commencing on May 21, 2009, any security officer, armed security officer, or contract security company providing private security services in this state shall apply to the board for a license or certification. Any security officer, armed security officer, or contract security company providing security services in this state before May 21, 2009, may continue to engage in business operations pending a final determination by the board, provided the security officer, armed security officer, or contract security company files an application for license. This chapter shall not abrogate the terms of a contract existing on May 21, 2009.

(b) An application for licensure or certification shall include all of the following information:

(1) The full name, home address, post office box, and actual street address of the business of the applicant.

(2) The name under which the applicant intends to do business.

(3) The full name and address of any partners in the business, principal officers, directors, and business manager, if applicable.

(4) The names of at least three unrelated and disinterested individuals to be used as references for board inquiries regarding the character, standing, and reputation of the applicant.

(5) Any other information, evidence, statements, or documents as may be required by the board.

(c)(1) A contract security company applying for a license or certification shall include proof that the business entity has at least one individual in its employ serving as a qualifying agent who is licensed by the board as a security officer and, in addition to meeting the requirements of subsection (d), possesses three years of experience as a manager, supervisor, or administrator with a contract security company or possesses three years of supervisory experience with any federal, military, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency.

(2) No individual may serve as the qualifying agent for more than one contract security company without prior written approval of the board.

(3) A contract security company shall notify the board within 10 working days if the qualifying agent for the company ceases to perform his or her duties as qualifying agent and shall obtain a substitute qualifying agent within 30 days after the original qualifying agent ceases to serve. The board may grant an extension to the company for good cause, for not more than three months.

(d) Every applicant for licensure or certification shall provide the following to the board:

(1) Proof that the applicant is 21 years of age or older, or 18 years of age if the individual is not allowed to carry any type of firearm in the course of his or her employment with the contract security company.

(2) Proof that the applicant is a citizen of the United States or, if not a citizen of the United States, an individual who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government.

(3) A statement of the applicant, made under oath, declaring all of the following:

a. That he or she has never been convicted in any jurisdiction of the United States of any felony or crime involving moral turpitude for which a full pardon has not been granted.

b. That he or she has never been declared, by any court of competent jurisdiction, incompetent by reason of mental defect or disease, and competency has not been restored.

c. That he or she is not suffering from habitual drunkenness or from narcotics addiction or dependence. The board may require certified results of medical tests for drug or alcohol use.

(e) (1) In addition to the requirements of subsection (d), an applicant for licensure or certification , or renewal of licensure or certification, shall submit to the board a form, sworn to by the applicant, containing the name, date of birth, and Social Security number for completion of a criminal history background check. The applicant shall submit two complete sets of fingerprints to the board. The board shall submit the fingerprints to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) for a state criminal history record check. The fingerprints shall be forwarded by ALEA to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a national criminal history record check. Costs associated with conducting a criminal history background check for initial licensure or certification, or for the renewal of licensure or certification, shall be borne by the applicant. The board shall keep information received pursuant to this section confidential, except that the information received and relied upon in denying the issuance of a certificate of qualification for a license or certification to a security officer in this state may be disclosed if necessary to support the denial of the license or certification, if required by court order, or for any other reason allowed by law.

(2) In addition to the requirements of subsection (d), an applicant for renewal of licensure or certification shall complete a supplemental criminal history background check approved by the board.

(f) Applications for licensure and certification shall be filed with the board on a form developed by the board. The board shall prescribe the procedures and methods of submission, consideration, and disposition of applications. An applicant corporation incorporated under the laws of this state or any other state shall be required to qualify with a certificate of authority issued by the Secretary of State and shall designate an agent for service of process. The applicant shall be issued a license or denied a license in writing within a reasonable period after receipt by the board of all required information.

(g)(l) Each contract security company requesting or renewing a license shall pay a security license fee upon application to be determined by the board that does not exceed three hundred fifty dollars ($350) and may not be increased more than fifty dollars ($50) per licensing period. A license shall expire on September 30 and an application for renewal shall be submitted to the board before October 1. A renewal application may not be accepted by the board after October 31. The board may impose a reasonable late fee on renewals not filed by October 1. The board shall promptly notify an applicant if the board refuses to issue or renew a license or certification. If the board refuses to issue or renew a license or certification, the applicant or licensee may appeal the decision of the board and may request a hearing, in accordance with the rules of the board and the Administrative Procedure Act. A licensee may continue to engage in the security business while his or her appeal or renewal application is pending. The board may impose a reasonable late fee on any renewal that is not filed before the expiration date of the license.

(2) Each security officer or armed security officer requesting or renewing a license or certification shall pay a nonrefundable security license fee to the board upon application to be determined by the board that does not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) and may not be increased more than twenty-five dollars ($25) per licensing period. The license or certification issued to a security officer or armed security officer shall expire two years from the date of issuance. If the board refuses to issue or renew a license or certification, the applicant or licensee shall be promptly notified. If the board refuses to issue or renew a license or certification, the applicant or licensee may appeal the decision of the board and may request a hearing, in accordance with the rules of the board and the Administrative Procedure Act. A licensee may continue to serve as a security officer or armed security officer while his or her appeal or renewal application is pending. The board may impose a reasonable late fee on renewals not filed before the date of expiration of the license.

(h) No license or certification issued pursuant to this chapter shall be assigned or transferred by operation of law or in any other manner. A new license for an assignee or transferee of a business shall be applied for using the same procedures and requirements as set forth in this chapter for an initial license or certification applicant. The security operation of a security company may continue until the final disposition of the pending license or certification application.

(i) The current license or certificate or duplicate copy of the license or certificate shall be posted and displayed at all times at all business offices of the licensee within the state.

(j) The board shall be notified within 30 days of any changes in officers, directors, or management of a licensee or any changes that may reasonably affect the right of a licensee to hold a license or certificate under this chapter.
Ala. Code § 34-3-2.1 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 34-3-2.1
Section 34-3-2.1 Certified Graduates of Certain Law Schools Authorized to Take Bar Exam
Status: in_force

So long as the Birmingham School of Law, Miles College School of Law, and Jones School of Law maintain a four-year curriculum of law courses for resident law students each consisting of 30 weeks of classes or of one year more than the full-time program at the state university law school, namely the University of Alabama Law School, and with the curriculum covering basic law courses, covering all bar exam courses, and other elective courses sufficient for a four-year program, which courses are taught by licensed attorneys or judges, then, upon satisfactory completion of the courses, the graduates certified by the deans of the institutions shall be deemed to have sufficient legal training to take the bar exam offered by the State of Alabama or any of its agents as prescribed by law.

If they have other qualifying criteria, they have full rights to sit for the bar exam as any other applicant from any other schools.

This approval is given for as long as the schools operate and without reservation of powers to act further unless this section is anyway abrogated.
Ala. Code § 34-27-85 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 27 / Section 34-27-85
Section 34-27-85 Services Licensees Required to Provide
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the duties enumerated in Section 34-27-84, a licensee shall provide all of the following services to clients:

(1) Loyally represent the best interests of the client by placing the interests of the client ahead of the interests of any other party, unless loyalty to a client violates the duties of the licensee to other parties under Section 34-27-84 or is otherwise prohibited by law.

(2) Disclose to the client all information known by the licensee which is material to the transaction and not discoverable by the client through reasonable investigation and observation, except for confidential information as provided in Section 34-27-84(a)(3). A licensee shall have no affirmative duty to discover the information.

(3) Fulfill any obligation required by the agency agreement, and any lawful instructions of the client which are within the scope of the agency agreement and are not inconsistent with other duties as enumerated in this article.

(b) A licensee who represents more than one client in a real estate transaction owes the duties as specified in subsection (a) to each client, except where the duties to one client will violate the fiduciary duties of the licensee to other clients.

(c) A licensee may provide brokerage services as a dual agent only with the prior written, informed consent of all clients of the licensee in the transaction.
Ala. Code § 34-41-20 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 41 / Section 34-41-20
Section 34-41-20 Procedures for Disciplinary Actions; Aggrieved Person May Petition Board for Hearing; Judicial Review
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall develop procedures for investigation, prehearing, and hearing of disciplinary actions.

(b) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board other than a decision in a disciplinary action may petition the board for a hearing.

(c) Judicial review of the final decision of the board is available in the manner prescribed by the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.