Ala. Code § 34-26-101 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 26 / Section 34-26-101
Section 34-26-101 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this compact, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) ACTIVE MILITARY MEMBER. Any person with full-time duty status in the Armed Forces of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve. (2) ADVERSE ACTION. Disciplinary action or encumbrance imposed on a license by a state licensing authority. (3) ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM. A nondisciplinary, prosecutorial diversion, monitoring, or practice remediation process entered into in lieu of an adverse action which is applicable to a school psychologist and approved by the state licensing authority of a member state where the participating school psychologist is licensed. The term includes, but is not limited to, programs to which licensees with substance abuse or addiction issues may be referred in lieu of an adverse action. (4) COMMISSIONER. The individual appointed by a member state to serve as the representative to the commission for that member state. (5) COMPACT. The School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact. (6) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. A requirement, imposed by a member state as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of successful participation in professional educational activities relevant to the provision of school psychological services. (7) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. The submission of fingerprints or other biometric information for a license applicant for the purpose of obtaining that applicant’s criminal history record information, as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(d), and the state’s criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(f). (8) DOCTORAL LEVEL DEGREE. A graduate degree program that consists of at least 90 graduate semester hours in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (9) ENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that a state licensing authority has limited in any way other than through an alternative program, including temporary or provisional licenses. (10) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The commission’s chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer and any other commissioners as may be determined by commission rule or bylaw. (11) EQUIVALENT LICENSE. A license to practice school psychology which a member state has identified as a license that may be provided to school psychologists from other member states pursuant to this compact. (12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(1) ACTIVE MILITARY MEMBER. Any person with full-time duty status in the Armed Forces of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve. (2) ADVERSE ACTION. Disciplinary action or encumbrance imposed on a license by a state licensing authority. (3) ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM. A nondisciplinary, prosecutorial diversion, monitoring, or practice remediation process entered into in lieu of an adverse action which is applicable to a school psychologist and approved by the state licensing authority of a member state where the participating school psychologist is licensed. The term includes, but is not limited to, programs to which licensees with substance abuse or addiction issues may be referred in lieu of an adverse action. (4) COMMISSIONER. The individual appointed by a member state to serve as the representative to the commission for that member state. (5) COMPACT. The School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact. (6) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. A requirement, imposed by a member state as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of successful participation in professional educational activities relevant to the provision of school psychological services. (7) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. The submission of fingerprints or other biometric information for a license applicant for the purpose of obtaining that applicant’s criminal history record information, as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(d), and the state’s criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(f). (8) DOCTORAL LEVEL DEGREE. A graduate degree program that consists of at least 90 graduate semester hours in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (9) ENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that a state licensing authority has limited in any way other than through an alternative program, including temporary or provisional licenses. (10) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The commission’s chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer and any other commissioners as may be determined by commission rule or bylaw. (11) EQUIVALENT LICENSE. A license to practice school psychology which a member state has identified as a license that may be provided to school psychologists from other member states pursuant to this compact. (12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(2) ADVERSE ACTION. Disciplinary action or encumbrance imposed on a license by a state licensing authority. (3) ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM. A nondisciplinary, prosecutorial diversion, monitoring, or practice remediation process entered into in lieu of an adverse action which is applicable to a school psychologist and approved by the state licensing authority of a member state where the participating school psychologist is licensed. The term includes, but is not limited to, programs to which licensees with substance abuse or addiction issues may be referred in lieu of an adverse action. (4) COMMISSIONER. The individual appointed by a member state to serve as the representative to the commission for that member state. (5) COMPACT. The School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact. (6) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. A requirement, imposed by a member state as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of successful participation in professional educational activities relevant to the provision of school psychological services. (7) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. The submission of fingerprints or other biometric information for a license applicant for the purpose of obtaining that applicant’s criminal history record information, as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(d), and the state’s criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(f). (8) DOCTORAL LEVEL DEGREE. A graduate degree program that consists of at least 90 graduate semester hours in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (9) ENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that a state licensing authority has limited in any way other than through an alternative program, including temporary or provisional licenses. (10) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The commission’s chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer and any other commissioners as may be determined by commission rule or bylaw. (11) EQUIVALENT LICENSE. A license to practice school psychology which a member state has identified as a license that may be provided to school psychologists from other member states pursuant to this compact. (12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(3) ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM. A nondisciplinary, prosecutorial diversion, monitoring, or practice remediation process entered into in lieu of an adverse action which is applicable to a school psychologist and approved by the state licensing authority of a member state where the participating school psychologist is licensed. The term includes, but is not limited to, programs to which licensees with substance abuse or addiction issues may be referred in lieu of an adverse action. (4) COMMISSIONER. The individual appointed by a member state to serve as the representative to the commission for that member state. (5) COMPACT. The School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact. (6) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. A requirement, imposed by a member state as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of successful participation in professional educational activities relevant to the provision of school psychological services. (7) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. The submission of fingerprints or other biometric information for a license applicant for the purpose of obtaining that applicant’s criminal history record information, as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(d), and the state’s criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(f). (8) DOCTORAL LEVEL DEGREE. A graduate degree program that consists of at least 90 graduate semester hours in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (9) ENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that a state licensing authority has limited in any way other than through an alternative program, including temporary or provisional licenses. (10) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The commission’s chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer and any other commissioners as may be determined by commission rule or bylaw. (11) EQUIVALENT LICENSE. A license to practice school psychology which a member state has identified as a license that may be provided to school psychologists from other member states pursuant to this compact. (12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(4) COMMISSIONER. The individual appointed by a member state to serve as the representative to the commission for that member state. (5) COMPACT. The School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact. (6) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. A requirement, imposed by a member state as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of successful participation in professional educational activities relevant to the provision of school psychological services. (7) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. The submission of fingerprints or other biometric information for a license applicant for the purpose of obtaining that applicant’s criminal history record information, as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(d), and the state’s criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(f). (8) DOCTORAL LEVEL DEGREE. A graduate degree program that consists of at least 90 graduate semester hours in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (9) ENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that a state licensing authority has limited in any way other than through an alternative program, including temporary or provisional licenses. (10) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The commission’s chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer and any other commissioners as may be determined by commission rule or bylaw. (11) EQUIVALENT LICENSE. A license to practice school psychology which a member state has identified as a license that may be provided to school psychologists from other member states pursuant to this compact. (12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(5) COMPACT. The School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact. (6) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. A requirement, imposed by a member state as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of successful participation in professional educational activities relevant to the provision of school psychological services. (7) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. The submission of fingerprints or other biometric information for a license applicant for the purpose of obtaining that applicant’s criminal history record information, as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(d), and the state’s criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(f). (8) DOCTORAL LEVEL DEGREE. A graduate degree program that consists of at least 90 graduate semester hours in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (9) ENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that a state licensing authority has limited in any way other than through an alternative program, including temporary or provisional licenses. (10) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The commission’s chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer and any other commissioners as may be determined by commission rule or bylaw. (11) EQUIVALENT LICENSE. A license to practice school psychology which a member state has identified as a license that may be provided to school psychologists from other member states pursuant to this compact. (12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(6) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. A requirement, imposed by a member state as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of successful participation in professional educational activities relevant to the provision of school psychological services. (7) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. The submission of fingerprints or other biometric information for a license applicant for the purpose of obtaining that applicant’s criminal history record information, as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(d), and the state’s criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(f). (8) DOCTORAL LEVEL DEGREE. A graduate degree program that consists of at least 90 graduate semester hours in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (9) ENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that a state licensing authority has limited in any way other than through an alternative program, including temporary or provisional licenses. (10) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The commission’s chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer and any other commissioners as may be determined by commission rule or bylaw. (11) EQUIVALENT LICENSE. A license to practice school psychology which a member state has identified as a license that may be provided to school psychologists from other member states pursuant to this compact. (12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(7) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. The submission of fingerprints or other biometric information for a license applicant for the purpose of obtaining that applicant’s criminal history record information, as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(d), and the state’s criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R. § 20.3(f). (8) DOCTORAL LEVEL DEGREE. A graduate degree program that consists of at least 90 graduate semester hours in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (9) ENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that a state licensing authority has limited in any way other than through an alternative program, including temporary or provisional licenses. (10) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The commission’s chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer and any other commissioners as may be determined by commission rule or bylaw. (11) EQUIVALENT LICENSE. A license to practice school psychology which a member state has identified as a license that may be provided to school psychologists from other member states pursuant to this compact. (12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(8) DOCTORAL LEVEL DEGREE. A graduate degree program that consists of at least 90 graduate semester hours in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (9) ENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that a state licensing authority has limited in any way other than through an alternative program, including temporary or provisional licenses. (10) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The commission’s chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer and any other commissioners as may be determined by commission rule or bylaw. (11) EQUIVALENT LICENSE. A license to practice school psychology which a member state has identified as a license that may be provided to school psychologists from other member states pursuant to this compact. (12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(9) ENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that a state licensing authority has limited in any way other than through an alternative program, including temporary or provisional licenses. (10) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The commission’s chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer and any other commissioners as may be determined by commission rule or bylaw. (11) EQUIVALENT LICENSE. A license to practice school psychology which a member state has identified as a license that may be provided to school psychologists from other member states pursuant to this compact. (12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(10) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The commission’s chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer and any other commissioners as may be determined by commission rule or bylaw. (11) EQUIVALENT LICENSE. A license to practice school psychology which a member state has identified as a license that may be provided to school psychologists from other member states pursuant to this compact. (12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(11) EQUIVALENT LICENSE. A license to practice school psychology which a member state has identified as a license that may be provided to school psychologists from other member states pursuant to this compact. (12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(12) HOME STATE. The member state that issued the home state license to the licensee and is the licensee’s primary state of practice. (13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(13) HOME STATE LICENSE. The license that is not an encumbered license issued by the home state to provide school psychological services. (14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(14) LICENSE. A current license, certification, or other authorization granted by a member state’s licensing authority that permits an individual to provide school psychological services. (15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(15) LICENSEE. An individual who holds a license from a member state to provide school psychological services. (16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(16) MEMBER STATE. A state that has enacted this compact and has been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(17) MODEL COMPACT. The model language for the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact on file with the Council of State Governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(18) PRACTICE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. The delivery of school psychological services. (19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(19) QUALIFYING NATIONAL EXAM. A national licensing examination endorsed by the National Association of School Psychologists and any other exam as approved by the rules of the commission. (20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(20) QUALIFYING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION PROGRAM. An education program that awards a specialist-level or doctoral-level degree or equivalent upon completion and is approved by the rules of the commission as meeting the necessary minimum educational standards to ensure that the program’s graduates are ready, qualified, and able to engage in the practice of school psychology. (21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(21) REMOTE STATE. A member state other than the home state where a licensee holds a license through this compact. (22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(22) RULE. A regulation adopted by an entity, including, but not limited to, the commission and the state licensing authority of each member state, which has the force of law. (23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(23) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. Academic, mental, and behavioral health services, including assessment, prevention, consultation and collaboration, intervention, and evaluation, provided by a school psychologist in a school, as outlined in applicable professional standards as determined by commission rule. (24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(24) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. An individual who has met the requirements to obtain a home state license that legally conveys the professional title of school psychologist, or its equivalent as determined by the rules of the commission. (25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(25) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERSTATE LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION or COMMISSION. The joint government agency established by this compact whose membership consists of representatives from each member state that has enacted this compact, and as further described in Section 34-26-106. (26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(26) SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The procedures, actions, and processes a school psychologist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which that licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes, and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken, may be established through means, including, but not limited to, statute, rule, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(27) SPECIALIST-LEVEL DEGREE. A degree program that requires at least 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent in the field of school psychology, including a supervised internship. (28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(28) STATE. Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America. (29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(29) STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY. A member state’s regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses or otherwise overseeing the practice of school psychology. (30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(30) STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. A requirement for licensure covered in coursework or examination that includes content of unique interest to the state. (31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.

(31) UNENCUMBERED LICENSE. A license that authorizes a licensee to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of school psychology.
Ala. Code § 34-26-40 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 26 / Section 34-26-40
Section 34-26-40 Required; Exceptions; Psychological Interns or Trainees
Status: in_force

(a) It is specifically prohibited that any individual or organization shall present himself, herself, or it, or be presented to the public by any title incorporating the name “psychological,” “psychologist,” or “psychology” other than so licensed by this chapter. Any psychological scientist, including a school psychologist who holds a certificate issued by the State Superintendent of Education, employed by a recognized research laboratory, school, college, university, or governmental agency or department may represent himself or herself by the academic or research title conferred upon him or her by the administration of the laboratory, school, college or university, or any governmental agency or department. Nothing in this section shall be construed as permitting such persons to offer their services to any other persons or organizations as consultants or to accept remuneration for any psychological services other than that of their institutional salaries, unless they have been licensed under this chapter. Visiting lecturers from recognized laboratories, schools, colleges, universities, or any governmental agencies or departments are exempt from the provisions of this section and may utilize their academic or research titles when presenting lectures or performing any consultation as might be required in their academic or research functions. Students of psychology, psychological interns, and other persons preparing for the profession of psychology under qualified supervision in recognized training institutions or facilities may be designated by such titles as “psychological intern,” “psychological trainee,” or others clearly indicating such training status. No individual may employ or use the title “licensed psychologist” or imply in any way that he or she is licensed by the board unless he or she is actually so licensed and registered under this chapter.

(b) No person working for any recognized state department or agency, research laboratory, school, college, or university shall be required to have any license issued pursuant to this chapter to perform their job duties and responsibilities related to their position or employment status with these entities.
Ala. Code § 34-26-84 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 26 / Section 34-26-84
Section 34-26-84 Compact Temporary Authorization to Practice
Status: in_force

(a) Compact states shall also recognize the right of a psychologist, licensed in a compact state in conformance with Section 34-26-82, to practice temporarily in other compact states (distant states) in which the psychologist is not licensed, as provided in the compact.

(b) To exercise the temporary authority to practice under the terms and provisions of this compact, a psychologist licensed to practice in a compact state must:

(1) Hold a graduate degree in psychology from an institute of higher education that was, at the time the degree was awarded:

a. Regionally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to grant graduate degrees, or authorized by provincial statute or royal charter to grant doctoral degrees; or

b. A foreign college or university deemed to be equivalent to paragraph a. by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or by a recognized foreign credential evaluation service; and

(2) Hold a graduate degree in psychology that meets all of the following criteria:

a. The program, wherever it may be administratively housed, must be clearly identified and labeled as a psychology program. Such a program must specify in pertinent institutional catalogues and brochures its intent to educate and train professional psychologists.

b. The psychology program must stand as a recognizable, coherent, organizational entity within the institution.

c. There must be a clear authority and primary responsibility for the core and specialty areas whether or not the program cuts across administrative lines.

d. The program must consist of an integrated, organized sequence of study.

e. There must be an identifiable psychology faculty sufficient in size and breadth to carry out its responsibilities.

f. The designated director of the program must be a psychologist and a member of the core faculty.

g. The program must have an identifiable body of students who are matriculated in that program for a degree.

h. The program must include supervised practicum, internship, or field training appropriate to the practice of psychology.

i. The curriculum shall encompass a minimum of three academic years of full-time graduate study for a doctoral degree and a minimum of one academic year of full-time graduate study for a master’s degree.

j. The program includes an acceptable residency as defined by the rules of the commission.

(3) Possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a home state which is a compact state;

(4) Have no history of adverse action that violates the rules of the commission;

(5) Have no criminal record history that violates the rules of the commission;

(6) Possess a current, active IPC;

(7) Provide attestations in regard to areas of intended practice and work experience and provide a release of information to allow for primary source verification in a manner specified by the commission; and

(8) Meet other criteria as defined by the rules of the commission.

(c) A psychologist practicing into a distant state under the temporary authorization to practice shall practice within the scope of practice authorized by the distant state.

(d) A psychologist practicing into a distant state under the temporary authorization to practice shall be subject to the distant state’s authority and law. A distant state, in accordance with that state’s due process law, may limit or revoke a psychologist’s temporary authorization to practice in the distant state and may take any other necessary actions under the distant state’s applicable law to protect the health and safety of the distant state’s residents. If a distant state takes action, the state shall promptly notify the home state and the commission.

(e) If a psychologist’s license in any home state, another compact state, or any temporary authorization to practice in any distant state, is restricted, suspended, or otherwise limited, the IPC shall be revoked and the psychologist shall not be eligible to practice in a compact state under the temporary authorization to practice.
Ala. Code § 34-14B-3 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 14B / Section 34-14B-3
Section 34-14B-3 Application for Licensure
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for licensure as a home inspector shall submit an application, under oath, upon a form to be prescribed by the Building Commission which shall include, as a minimum, the following information pertaining to the applicant:

(1) Social Security number for natural persons or employer identification number for other entities.

(2) The name and address under which the applicant conducts business, if an individual proprietorship; the name and address of each partner or venturer, if the applicant is a partnership or joint venture; or the name and address of the corporate officers and statutory agent for service, if the applicant is a corporation.

(3) A certificate issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Alabama that the applicant has procured public liability and property damage insurance covering the applicant’s home inspection operations in the sum of not less than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for injury or damage to property; and fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for injury or damage, including death, to any one person; and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for injury or damage, including death, to more than one person; or at any greater limits of liability prescribed by the Building Commission; and, in addition, evidence of insurance against the errors and omissions of the home inspector in an amount and form to be prescribed by the Building Commission.

(4) Evidence of one of the following professional qualifications:

a. Membership in and adherence to the ethical standards of the American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc. (ASHI) or an equivalent professional body as determined by the Building Commission.

b. Approval or certification by one of the following agencies to inspect residential construction:

1. The United States Veterans Administration.

2. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

3. The Southern Building Code Congress International.

4. The Council of American Building Officials.

c. A high school diploma or its equivalent, work experience for at least one year as a home inspector, and completion of at least 100 home inspections for compensation.

d. Licensure on or after January 1, 1998, in Alabama as a general contractor, registered professional architect, registered professional engineer, or residential home builder. Renewals of licensure previously supported by evidence of an acceptable license shall not require the applicant to repeat proof of such licensing.

(5) Any and all other information prescribed and required by the Building Commission.

(b) The information contained in an application shall be a matter of public record and open to public inspection.
Ala. Code § 34-26-41 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 26 / Section 34-26-41
Section 34-26-41 Applications; Qualifications of Applicants; Issuance of License; Practice Without License; Inactive Status
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Any person wishing to obtain the right to practice as a psychologist or psychological technician in this state, who has not heretofore been licensed to do so, shall, before it shall be lawful for him or her to practice as a psychologist or psychological technician in this state, make application to the Board of Examiners in Psychology through the chair upon such form and in such manner as prescribed by the board.

(2) Unless a person has first obtained a valid license as aforesaid, it shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for him or her to practice.

(b) A candidate for licensure as a psychologist shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence of all of the following:

(1) He or she is of good moral character.

(2) He or she is at least 19 years of age.

(3) He or she has received a doctorate degree from a department of, or school of, psychology, from an educational institution accredited and recognized by national and regional accrediting agencies as maintaining satisfactory standards.

(4) He or she is competent in psychology as shown by passing such examinations, written or oral, or both, as the board will prescribe, unless exempted pursuant to subsection (e).

(5) He or she is not engaged in unethical practice as defined in the Code of Ethics of the American Psychological Association.

(6) He or she has not within the preceding six months failed an examination given by the board.

(c) The board may issue a license to any person who is a licensed psychologist of another state, and who applies to the board, provided the licensee of another state shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence of all of the following:

(1) He or she is of good moral character, and holds his or her license in good standing from another state.

(2) He or she is at least 19 years of age.

(3) He or she has received a doctorate degree in psychology from an educational institution accredited and recognized by national and regional accrediting agencies as maintaining satisfactory standards or, in lieu of a doctorate degree in psychology, a doctorate degree in a closely allied field, if the training received therefor is substantially similar to that required of doctorates obtained from departments of psychology.

(4) He or she is competent in psychology as shown by the passing of an examination, unless exempted pursuant to subsection (e), substantially equivalent to the examinations prescribed in subsection (a), or by the passing of a recognized national examination in psychology.

(5) He or she is not engaged in unethical practice as defined in the Code of Ethics of the American Psychological Association.

(6) He or she has practiced psychology in another state at least four consecutive years prior to application.

(7) That the other state under which he or she is licensed gives similar recognition and reciprocal licensing to licensed psychologists of this state.

(d)(1) The board shall accept the Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) in psychology issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), or its successor organization, or board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) as evidence that the applicant, who has not within the preceding six months failed an examination given by the board, has met the requirements for licensure.

(2) The applicant shall submit all of the following to the board:

a. An application for licensure and the corresponding licensure fee.

b. Verification forms from the jurisdictions of licensure, verifying that licensure is current and in good standing.

c. A verification form from the ASPPB or from the ABPP.

(3) All applicants under this subsection shall successfully pass any local jurisdictional examinations. The board may deny licensure to any applicant who has had disciplinary action taken against him or her by any licensing authority or professional organization or who has a record that discloses any other matter that puts in question his or her competency to practice.

(e) The board shall issue a license to any applicant with a doctoral degree in psychology who is otherwise qualified pursuant to subsections (a) and (b), who is licensed in at least two states and who has passed a recognized national exam.

(f) An individual who possesses a valid license to practice psychology independently at the doctoral level, by any jurisdiction recognized by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, may practice psychology in Alabama for no more than 30 days each calendar year without applying for a license to practice psychology in Alabama, unless otherwise exempted pursuant to this chapter. This authority to practice does not apply to a psychologist who has been denied licensure in Alabama, is a legal resident of Alabama, or intends to practice full-time or a major portion of his or her time in Alabama.

(g) An individual licensed to practice psychology in another jurisdiction, who is providing services in response to a declared disaster or state of emergency, may practice psychology in this jurisdiction for no more than 60 days per year, without applying for a license, upon proper notification as required by board rule.

(h) A candidate for licensure as a psychological technician shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence of all of the following:

(1) He or she is of good moral character.

(2) He or she is at least 19 years of age.

(3) He or she has a master’s degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or has completed the equivalent of a master’s degree from an American Psychological Association accredited doctoral program in psychology, as determined by the board. Educational requirements are provided in Section 34-26-65.

(4) Is competent as a psychological technician, as shown by passing examinations, written or oral, or both, as prescribed by the board.

(5) Is not engaged in unethical practice as defined in the most recent version of the Code of Ethics of the American Psychological Association.

(6) Has not within the preceding six months failed an examination given by the board.

(i) A psychologist or psychological technician licensee may request that the board designate his or her license as inactive at any time before the date of renewal. There shall be paid to the board by each licensee requesting inactive status a fee, not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), as set by rule of the board. There shall be paid to the board by each licensee requesting annual continuation of inactive status a fee, not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), as set by rule of the board. No part of any fee paid to the board shall be returnable under any circumstances. Granting inactive status to a licensee revokes all privileges associated with licensure under this chapter until reactivation is requested by the licensee. Procedures for reactivating an inactive license shall be established by rule of the board.
Ala. Code § 34-9-3 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 9 / Section 34-9-3
Section 34-9-3 License or Permit Required to Practice Dentistry
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to practice dentistry in the State of Alabama except the following:

(1) Those who are now duly licensed or permitted dentists, pursuant to law.

(2) Those who may be hereafter duly licensed or permitted and who are currently registered as dentists, pursuant to this chapter.

(3) Those nonresident dentists who have been issued a special purpose license to practice dentistry across state lines in accordance with Section 34-9-10. This subdivision shall not apply to those dentists who hold a full, unrestricted, and current license or permit issued pursuant to Section 34-9-8 or Section 34-9-10.
Ala. Code § 34-24-276 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 24 / Section 34-24-276
Section 34-24-276 Suspension or Revocation; Members of Board Immune from Suit
Status: in_force

(a) A license issued to any person may be suspended for a definite period of time, revoked, or limited, or a licensee may be reprimanded, or an application for licensure or renewal of licensure may be denied by the State Board of Podiatry for any of the following reasons:

(1) Conviction of any offense involving moral turpitude, in which case the record of conviction or a certified copy thereof certified by the clerk of the court or by the judge in which court the conviction is had shall be conclusive evidence of such conviction.

(2) Unprofessional conduct including any conduct of a character likely to deceive or defraud the public, lending his or her license to any person, the employment of “cappers,” or “steerers” to obtain business, “splitting” or dividing a fee with any person or persons, the obtaining of any fee or compensation by fraud or misrepresentation, employing directly or indirectly any suspended or unlicensed podiatrist to do any professional work, fraudulent or misleading advertising, the use of any advertising which does not include a disclaimer required by rules and regulations of the board, carrying the advertising of articles not connected with the profession, the employment of any drugs or medicines in his or her practice unless authorized to do so by the laws covering the practice of medicine of this state.

(3) Obtaining a license or certificate by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation, whether knowingly or unknowingly practiced on the board.

(4) When the holder of a license or certificate is suffering from a contagious or infectious disease.

(5) Gross incompetency, wilful or wanton negligence, or repeated negligence in the practice of podiatry.

(6) Intemperance in the use of intoxicating liquors or narcotics to such an extent as to unfit the holder of the license for the proper practice of podiatry.

(7) Failure to renew his or her license and pay any penalty prescribed in this article.

(8) Failure to comply with continuing education requirements prescribed in this article.

(9) Violating any rule or regulation promulgated by the board.

(10) Disciplinary action taken by another state based upon acts by a licensee similar to acts described in this section which results in suspension or revocation of a license or certificate to practice podiatry in another state. A certified copy of the record of the disciplinary action of the state taking such an action shall be conclusive evidence thereof.

(11) Sexual misconduct including, but not limited to, any or all of the following:

a. Engaging in or soliciting a consensual or nonconsensual sexual relationship when a podiatrist-patient relationship exists.

b. Making sexual advances, requesting sexual favors, and engaging in other verbal conduct or physical contact of a sexual nature with a patient.

c. Intentionally viewing a completely or partially disrobed patient in the course of treatment if the viewing is not related to patient diagnosis or treatment according to current practice standards.

(12) Any other misconduct defined by the board.

(b) Whenever charges are preferred against any holder of a license, the board shall fix a time and place for the hearing of the same, and a copy of the charges, in writing and verified by oath, together with a notice of the time and place of hearing, shall be served upon the accused at least 10 days before the date fixed for the hearing. When personal service cannot be effected, the board shall cause to be published at least 30 days prior to the date set for the hearing, in a newspaper published in the county in which the accused was last known to practice, a notice to the effect that at a definite time and place a hearing will be held by the board on charges preferred against the person. The board may issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of all necessary papers, books and records, documentary evidence and materials, or other evidence. The accused shall have the right to be confronted by the person or persons preferring the charges, to cross-examine the witnesses against him or her, to be represented by counsel, and to have the testimony taken down by a stenographer. The expense of counsel and stenographer, either or both, shall be borne by the accused. Witnesses at hearings before the board shall testify under oath and may be sworn by any member of the board. Any person disciplined pursuant to this section may appeal the action to the circuit court, or other court of like jurisdiction, in the county in which the person resides.

(c) Members of the Board of Podiatry or the members of any committee of podiatrists impaneled by the board, making any report, rendering any opinion, supplying any evidence or information, or offering any testimony to the board in connection with a disciplinary investigation or action as authorized in this article shall be immune from suit for any conduct in the course of their official duties with respect to such investigations, actions, or hearings.
Ala. Code § 34-26-107 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 26 / Section 34-26-107
Section 34-26-107 Facilitating Information Exchange
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall provide for facilitating the exchange of information to administer and implement the provisions of this compact in accordance with the rules of the commission, consistent with generally accepted data protection principles. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall agree to provide for the facilitation of the following licensee information as required by the rules of the commission, to include the following: (1) Identifying information. (2) Licensure data. (3) Adverse actions against a license and related information. (4) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation not made confidential under member state law. (5) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason for the denial. (6) The presence of investigative information. (7) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission. (c) Nothing in this compact shall be deemed or construed to alter, limit, or inhibit the power of a member state to control and maintain ownership of its licensee information or alter, limit, or inhibit the laws or rules governing licensee information in the member state.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall agree to provide for the facilitation of the following licensee information as required by the rules of the commission, to include the following: (1) Identifying information. (2) Licensure data. (3) Adverse actions against a license and related information. (4) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation not made confidential under member state law. (5) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason for the denial. (6) The presence of investigative information. (7) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission. (c) Nothing in this compact shall be deemed or construed to alter, limit, or inhibit the power of a member state to control and maintain ownership of its licensee information or alter, limit, or inhibit the laws or rules governing licensee information in the member state.

(1) Identifying information. (2) Licensure data. (3) Adverse actions against a license and related information. (4) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation not made confidential under member state law. (5) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason for the denial. (6) The presence of investigative information. (7) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission. (c) Nothing in this compact shall be deemed or construed to alter, limit, or inhibit the power of a member state to control and maintain ownership of its licensee information or alter, limit, or inhibit the laws or rules governing licensee information in the member state.

(2) Licensure data. (3) Adverse actions against a license and related information. (4) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation not made confidential under member state law. (5) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason for the denial. (6) The presence of investigative information. (7) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission. (c) Nothing in this compact shall be deemed or construed to alter, limit, or inhibit the power of a member state to control and maintain ownership of its licensee information or alter, limit, or inhibit the laws or rules governing licensee information in the member state.

(3) Adverse actions against a license and related information. (4) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation not made confidential under member state law. (5) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason for the denial. (6) The presence of investigative information. (7) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission. (c) Nothing in this compact shall be deemed or construed to alter, limit, or inhibit the power of a member state to control and maintain ownership of its licensee information or alter, limit, or inhibit the laws or rules governing licensee information in the member state.

(4) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation not made confidential under member state law. (5) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason for the denial. (6) The presence of investigative information. (7) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission. (c) Nothing in this compact shall be deemed or construed to alter, limit, or inhibit the power of a member state to control and maintain ownership of its licensee information or alter, limit, or inhibit the laws or rules governing licensee information in the member state.

(5) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason for the denial. (6) The presence of investigative information. (7) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission. (c) Nothing in this compact shall be deemed or construed to alter, limit, or inhibit the power of a member state to control and maintain ownership of its licensee information or alter, limit, or inhibit the laws or rules governing licensee information in the member state.

(6) The presence of investigative information. (7) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission. (c) Nothing in this compact shall be deemed or construed to alter, limit, or inhibit the power of a member state to control and maintain ownership of its licensee information or alter, limit, or inhibit the laws or rules governing licensee information in the member state.

(7) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission. (c) Nothing in this compact shall be deemed or construed to alter, limit, or inhibit the power of a member state to control and maintain ownership of its licensee information or alter, limit, or inhibit the laws or rules governing licensee information in the member state.

(c) Nothing in this compact shall be deemed or construed to alter, limit, or inhibit the power of a member state to control and maintain ownership of its licensee information or alter, limit, or inhibit the laws or rules governing licensee information in the member state.
Ala. Code § 34-38-4 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 38 / Section 34-38-4
Section 34-38-4 Procedures for Reporting Impaired Professional Program Activity and Disclosure and Joint Review of Information
Status: in_force

The Alabama Impaired Professionals’ Committee shall develop procedures in consultation with such board or boards for:

(1) Periodic reporting of statistical information regarding impaired professional program activity;

(2) Periodic disclosure and joint review of such information as the board or boards may deem appropriate regarding reports received, contracts or investigations made and the disposition of each report, provided, however, that the committee shall not disclose any personally identifiable information except as provided in Section 34-38-7.
Ala. Code § 34-3-6 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 34-3-6
Section 34-3-6 Who May Practice as Attorneys
Status: in_force

(a) Only such persons as are regularly licensed have authority to practice law.

(b) For the purposes of this chapter, the practice of law is defined as follows:

Whoever,

(1) In a representative capacity appears as an advocate or draws papers, pleadings, or documents, or performs any act in connection with proceedings pending or prospective before a court or a body, board, committee, commission, or officer constituted by law or having authority to take evidence in or settle or determine controversies in the exercise of the judicial power of the state or any subdivision thereof; or

(2) For a consideration, reward, or pecuniary benefit, present or anticipated, direct or indirect, advises or counsels another as to secular law, or draws or procures or assists in the drawing of a paper, document, or instrument affecting or relating to secular rights; or

(3) For a consideration, reward, or pecuniary benefit, present or anticipated, direct or indirect, does any act in a representative capacity in behalf of another tending to obtain or secure for such other the prevention or the redress of a wrong or the enforcement or establishment of a right; or

(4) As a vocation, enforces, secures, settles, adjusts, or compromises defaulted, controverted, or disputed accounts, claims, or demands between persons with neither of whom he or she is in privity or in the relation of employer and employee in the ordinary sense; is practicing law.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any person, firm, or corporation from attending to and caring for his, her, or its own business, claims, or demands, nor from preparing abstracts of title, certifying, guaranteeing, or insuring titles to property, real or personal, or an interest therein, or a lien or encumbrance thereon, but any such person, firm, or corporation engaged in preparing abstracts of title, certifying, guaranteeing, or insuring titles to real or personal property are prohibited from preparing or drawing or procuring or assisting in the drawing or preparation of deeds, conveyances, mortgages, and any paper, document, or instrument affecting or relating to secular rights, which acts are hereby defined to be an act of practicing law, unless such person, firm, or corporation shall have a proprietary interest in such property; however, any such person, firm, or corporation so engaged in preparing abstracts of title, certifying, guaranteeing, or insuring titles shall be permitted to prepare or draw or procure or assist in the drawing or preparation of simple affidavits or statements of fact to be used by such person, firm, or corporation in support of its title policies, to be retained in its files and not to be recorded.

(d) Only a person who is a citizen of the United States 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, may be licensed to practice law in this state.

(e) Each attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama, whether the license is a special or a regular license, may provide pro bono legal services organized through or recognized by the Alabama State Bar Association.
Ala. Code § 34-13A-8 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13A / Section 34-13A-8
Section 34-13A-8 Exemptions
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to any of the following:

(1) Any individual licensed by the state to practice in a profession other than that of a genetic counselor, when acting within the scope of his or her profession and doing work of a nature consistent with his or her training. The individual may not hold himself or herself out to the public as a genetic counselor.

(2) Any physician licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in this state.

(3) Any individual who is certified by ABMGG as a doctor of philosophy medical geneticist before December 31, 2018.

(4) Any individual employed as a genetic counselor by the federal government or an agency thereof, if the individual provides genetic counseling services solely under the direction and control of the organization through which he or she is employed.

(5) A genetic counseling intern enrolled in an ACGC or ABMGG accredited genetic counseling educational program, if genetic counseling services performed by the genetic counseling intern are an integral part of his or her course of study and are performed under the direct instruction of a genetic counselor or licensed physician who is assigned to the genetic counseling intern and is on duty and available in the assigned patient care area.

(6) Any company providing services available directly to consumers without seeing a physician or genetic counselor which is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to assess, and not diagnose, risks for certain genetic diseases or conditions.
Ala. Code § 34-25A-4 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 25A / Section 34-25A-4
Section 34-25A-4 Referral and Consultation Limits
Status: in_force

(a) A licensed prosthetist, licensed orthotist, or licensed prosthetist/orthotist may provide services utilizing new prostheses or orthoses for which he or she is licensed and only under a written order from an authorized health care practitioner. A consultation with and periodic review by an authorized health care practitioner is not required for the evaluation, repair, adjusting, or servicing of a prosthesis by a licensed prosthetist, or licensed prosthetist/orthotist and for the evaluation, repair, adjusting, or servicing of an orthosis by a licensed orthotist, or licensed prosthetist/orthotist; nor is an order from an authorized health care practitioner required for maintenance or replacement of an orthosis or prosthesis to the level of its original prescription for an indefinite period of time if the original order remains appropriate for the patient’s medical needs.

(b) Prosthetists and orthotists must refer persons receiving service to authorized health care practitioners if they have reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of their practice or for which the prescribed prosthetic or orthotic service is contraindicated.

(c) An orthotic supplier may engage in one or more of the following: Evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, servicing, repairing, replacing, or delivering orthoses. An orthotic supplier may provide orthoses in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, physician’s offices, physician’s clinics, or other sites as required. An orthotic supplier shall provide orthoses based on a written prescription from an authorized health care practitioner and under the supervision of such authorized health care practitioner.

(d) No person licensed under this chapter shall provide services to a patient without being in the physical presence of the patient.
Ala. Code § 34-3-86 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 34-3-86
Section 34-3-86 Causes of Removal of Attorney
Status: in_force

An attorney must be removed for the following causes by the circuit court:

(1) Upon his or her being convicted of a felony other than manslaughter or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, in either of which cases the record of his or her conviction is conclusive evidence.

(2) When any judgment is rendered against him or her for money collected by him or her as attorney, upon which judgment an execution has issued and been returned no property, in which case the record of the judgment and execution is conclusive evidence.
Ala. Code § 34-14-1 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 14 / Section 34-14-1
Section 34-14-1 Definitions
Status: in_force

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

(1) APPRENTICE. A person who has met the requirements of Section 34-14-7 and may engage in the practice of fitting and dealing in hearing instruments only under the direct supervision of a hearing aid dispenser or hearing aid specialist when designated by the sponsoring dispenser.

(2) APPRENTICE PERMIT. A permit issued while the applicant is in training to become a licensed hearing aid specialist.

(3) BOARD. The Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers.

(4) DIRECT SUPERVISION. On site and close contact whereby a supervisor is able to respond quickly to the needs of the patient or client receiving care or the supervisee.

(5) HEARING AID DISPENSER. Any trained person who has met all requirements of this chapter for licensure and who may engage in the practice of fitting and dealing in hearing instruments without the direct supervision of any person.

(6) HEARING AID or HEARING INSTRUMENT. Any wearable instrument or device designed for or offered for the purpose of aiding or compensating for impaired human hearing.

(7) HEARING AID SPECIALIST. A trained, licensed person who may engage in the practice of fitting and dealing in hearing instruments under the indirect supervision of a hearing aid dispenser.

(8) INDIRECT SUPERVISION. Frequent and close contact whereby a supervisor is able to respond quickly to the needs of the patient or client receiving care or the supervisee.

(9) LICENSE. A license issued by the board under this chapter to a hearing aid specialist or hearing aid dispenser.

(10) PRACTICE OF FITTING AND DEALING IN HEARING INSTRUMENTS. The measurement of human hearing by means of an audiometer or by other means approved by the board solely for the purpose of making selections, adaptations, or sale of hearing instruments. The term also includes the making of impressions for earmolds. A licensee or permit holder, at the request of a physician or a member of related professions, may make audiograms for the professional’s use in consultation with the hard-of-hearing.

(11) SELL or SALE. Any transfer of title or of the right to use by lease, bailment, or any other contract, excluding wholesale transactions with distributors or dealers.

(12) TELEPRACTICE. The practice as provided by rule of the board pursuant to subdivision (10).
Ala. Code § 34-13-27 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 13 / Section 34-13-27
Section 34-13-27 Seal; Scope of Rules; Rulemaking Authority of Preneed Division
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt a common seal, which may be altered as often as the board may desire, and the funeral division of the board may adopt and enforce, for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare, reasonable rules relating to all of the following:

(1) The practice of the profession of embalming, including, but not limited to, solicitation of business.

(2) The practice of the profession of funeral directing, including, but not limited to, solicitation of business.

(3) The sanitary condition and physical facilities of funeral homes, mortuaries, and funeral establishments where the profession of embalming and funeral directing is carried on, with particular regard to plumbing, sewage, disinfecting, ventilation, and equipment.

(4) Carrying out generally the various provisions of this chapter for the protection of the peace, health, safety, and welfare of the public.

(5) Carrying out a program for training of apprentice embalmers and apprentice funeral directors.

(6) The sale of goods, services, and merchandise and the operation of entities and establishments regulated by the board.

(b) The preneed division of the board may adopt and enforce, for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare, reasonable rules relating to the sale of preneed merchandise and services.
Ala. Code § 34-8-28 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 34-8-28
Section 34-8-28 Distribution of Funds; Annual Report
Status: in_force

(a) An amount of one hundred dollars ($100) from the fees required for application and renewal for certification and registration of general contractors in Section 34-8-2, and an amount of fifty dollars ($50) from the fees required for application and renewal of the license of a subcontractor pursuant to Section 34-8-7, shall be distributed by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors to all accredited public institutions of higher education offering American Council for Construction Education accredited courses in building science, and to all accredited public institutions of higher education offering courses in building science which are in the candidate status of the American Council for Construction Education and to institutions of higher education offering courses leading to a bachelor of civil engineering degree which offers courses in highway engineering and construction at the undergraduate and graduate levels and whose civil engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Funds identified by the general contractors and subcontractors for building science shall be distributed pro rata among institutions based upon the number of full-time equivalent students enrolled in the department of building science at the institution. Funds identified by the general contractors and subcontractors for civil engineering shall be distributed pro rata among institutions based upon the number of full-time equivalent civil and pre-civil engineering students enrolled at the institution. These funds shall be distributed 30 days after certifications of enrollment packages have been received from all eligible public institutions of higher education.

(b) Revenue derived from the additional fees for all licenses shall be distributed for (1) building science (general construction) purposes and (2) civil engineering (highway engineering or construction, or both) purposes. Contractors shall be given an opportunity to select which program they want to support.

(c) Revenues derived from the additional fees for all licenses that are not specifically designated by contractors for one of the purposes above, shall be distributed between the programs defined in subsection (a) in a pro rata manner based on the number of full-time equivalent students enrolled in each program at each institution.

(d) Each institution receiving funds pursuant to this article for building science purposes shall utilize the funds for research projects relating to the construction industry, for faculty development, for program enhancement, and for continuing education programs related to construction. The funds shall be administered by a committee appointed by the dean responsible for the building science program, and shall include the head of the department of building science, or comparable position, faculty representatives, and representatives of the building science industry advisory committee of the institution.

(e) Each institution receiving funds pursuant to this article for civil engineering purposes shall utilize the funds to enhance activities in the highway engineering or construction area, or both. This includes, but is not limited to, scholarships, fellowships, research, faculty development, and continuing education. Funds received pursuant to this article shall be administered by a committee appointed by the dean of engineering. The committee should undertake, as part of its mission, to work with the public and private sectors of the highway industry to encourage student participation in co-op and summer industry employment programs as well as to lead students toward career employment in the highway industry upon graduation.

(f) Each institution receiving funds pursuant to this article shall provide to the board an annual report on or before January 31 for the preceding fiscal year during which the institution received the funds. This report shall disclose the total amount of funds received by the institution pursuant to this article and shall provide an accurate accounting for the utilization of the funds. The report shall disclose sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the utilization specifications prescribed in subsections (d) and (e). Responsibility for the reports shall be retained by the administrative committees formed pursuant to subsections (d) and (e) and the dean appointing the committee.

(g) The board shall retain an amount of five percent of the amount to be distributed pursuant to subsection (a) as a fee for administrative expenses associated with the collection and distribution of the funds.

(h) The provisions of this amendatory section are remedial and curative and shall be retroactive to January 1, 1998.
Ala. Code § 34-24-296 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 24 / Section 34-24-296
Section 34-24-296 Practice Without License; Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who practices or offers to practice as an assistant to physician in this state without a license and registration issued and approved by the board shall be guilty of a misdemeanor which shall be punishable as provided by law.

(b) Any violation of the regulations duly promulgated by the board shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided by law.
Ala. Code § 34-41-9 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 41 / Section 34-41-9
Section 34-41-9 Application
Status: in_force

An application for licensing as a professional geologist or a geologist-in-training shall be made under oath and shall show: (1) the education of the applicant; (2) a detailed summary of his or her actual geological work experience; (3) a signed statement that the applicant has read and shall adhere to the code of professional conduct adopted by the board; and (4) not less than five references, three or more of whom shall be geologists having personal knowledge of the geologic experience of the applicant. The board shall determine a reasonable application fee which shall accompany each application.
Ala. Code § 34-39-39 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 39 / Section 34-39-39
Section 34-39-39 Rulemaking
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment.

(b) The commission shall adopt reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of the compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the commission exercises its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, then such an action by the commission shall be invalid and have no force and effect.

(c) If a majority of the Legislatures of the member states rejects a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact within four years of the date of adoption of the rule, then the rule shall have no further force and effect in any member state.

(d) Rules or amendments to the rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the commission.

(e) Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final rule or rules by the commission, and at least 30 days in advance of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted upon, the commission shall file a notice of proposed rulemaking as follows:

(1) On the website of the commission or other publicly accessible platform.

(2) On the website of each member state occupational therapy counseling licensing board or other publicly accessible platform or the publication in which each state would otherwise publish proposed rules.

(f) The notice of proposed rulemaking shall include:

(1) The proposed time, date, and location of the meeting in which the rule will be considered and voted upon;

(2) The text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule;

(3) A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and

(4) The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and submit any written comments.

(g) Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the commission shall allow persons to submit written data, facts, opinions, and arguments, which shall be made available to the public.

(h) The commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by:

(1) At least 25 persons;

(2) A state or federal governmental subdivision or agency; or

(3) An association having at least 25 members.

(i) If a hearing is held on the proposed rule or amendment, the commission shall publish the place, time, and date of the scheduled public hearing. If the hearing is held via electronic means, the commission shall publish the mechanism for access to the electronic hearing.

(1) All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing shall notify the executive director of the commission or other designated member in writing of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than five business days before the scheduled date of the hearing.

(2) Hearings shall be conducted in a manner providing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing.

(3) All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording will be made available on request.

(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the commission at hearings required by this section.

(j) Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the commission shall consider all written and oral comments received.

(k) If no written notice of intent to attend the public hearing by interested parties is received, the commission may proceed with adoption of the proposed rule without a public hearing.

(l) The commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule and shall determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule.

(m) Upon determination that an emergency exists, the commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment, or hearing, provided that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in the compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than 90 days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to:

(1) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare;

(2) Prevent a loss of commission or member state funds;

(3) Meet a deadline for the adoption of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or

(4) Protect public health and safety.

(n) The commission or an authorized committee of the commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revision shall be posted on the website of the commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of 30 days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge shall be made in writing and delivered to the chair of the commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the commission.
Ala. Code § 34-29-65 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 29 / Section 34-29-65
Section 34-29-65 Executive Director; Incapacitation of Director; Official Bond
Status: in_force

(a) The board may employ an executive director, prescribe the duties, and set the salary of the executive director.

(b) In the event the director should become incapacitated or unable to perform the duties of the position, the board may employ a person or persons to assume the duties of the director for as long as the board deems necessary.

(c) The director shall make and file with the Secretary of State an official bond in an amount to be fixed by the board. Premiums of the bond shall be paid out of funds of the board. The bond shall be payable to the State of Alabama and shall be written by an approved bonding company licensed to do business in the State of Alabama.
Ala. Code § 34-19-12 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 19 / Section 34-19-12
Section 34-19-12 (Amended by Act 2026-396) State Board of Midwifery - Creation; Expenses; Composition; Meetings; Liability of Members; Employees; Collection of Information
Status: in_force

AMENDED BY ACT 2026-399, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026. SEE ACT FOR REVISED LANGUAGE.

(a) There is created and established a State Board of Midwifery to implement and administer this chapter.

(b) The board shall pay all of its expenses from its own funds and no expenses shall be borne by the State of Alabama from the State General Fund.

(c) The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate, from a list of qualified individuals nominated by the designated organization. Each list shall contain the names of at least two individuals for each position to be filled.

(d) The members of the board shall be appointed for staggered initial terms and subsequent terms shall be for a minimum of four years or until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified.

(e) The board shall meet at least twice each year, conducting its business in person or by electronic methods.

(f) The board shall elect one of its members to serve as chair for a two-year term. The chair may not serve consecutive terms.

(g) The composition of the board shall be as follows:

(1) Four members shall hold a valid certified professional midwife credential from the North American Registry of Midwives. These members shall be appointed from a list of names submitted by the Alabama Birth Coalition or its successor organization. One of these members shall be appointed to an initial term of four years, one to a term of three years, and two to a term of two years.

(2) One member shall be a nurse practitioner. This member shall be appointed to an initial term of four years.

(3) One member shall be a licensed certified nurse midwife or registered nurse licensed under Article 5 of Chapter 21. This member shall be appointed from a list submitted by the Alabama Board of Nursing. This member shall be appointed to an initial term of three years.

(4) One member shall have used midwifery services in the state. This member shall be appointed from a list of names submitted by the Alabama Birth Coalition. This member shall be appointed to an initial term of three years.

(h) When choosing individuals to be considered by the Governor for appointment to the board, the nominating authorities shall strive to assure membership is inclusive and reflects the racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity of the state. Commencing on June 1, 2025, as the terms of the members serving on the board expire, the membership of the board shall be appointed so that one member resides in and is appointed from each congressional district in this state.

(i) All members of the board shall be immune from individual civil liability while acting within the scope of their duties as board members, unless conduct is unreasonable.

(j) Vacancies shall be filled by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate in the same manner as other appointments are made. In the case of a vacancy, the new appointee shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(k) Members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed travel and per diem expenses at the same rate paid to state employees, to be paid from the funds collected for the administration of this chapter, as funds are available.

(l) The board may employ, subject to the State Merit System, investigators, inspectors, attorneys, and any other agents, employees, and assistants as may from time to time be necessary, and may use any other means necessary to enforce this chapter.

(m)(1) A licensed midwife shall file annually with the board the following information on a form prepared by the board and accessible on its website:

a. The total number of births attended by the licensed midwife in the previous year, including births where the licensed midwife was assisting another licensed midwife.

b. The number of maternal transfers to a health care facility from births attended by the licensed midwife, including instances where the licensed midwife was assisting another licensed midwife.

c. The number of infant transfers to a health care facility from births attended by the licensed midwife, including instances where the licensed midwife was assisting another licensed midwife.

d. The total number of maternal deaths from births attended by the licensed midwife, including instances where the licensed midwife was assisting another licensed midwife.

e. The total number of infant deaths from births attended by the licensed midwife, including instances where the licensed midwife was assisting another licensed midwife.

(2) The board shall make the information collected under this subsection available to the public in accordance with federal law.

(n) The board shall be subject to the Alabama Sunset Law, Chapter 20, Title 41, as an enumerated agency as provided in Section 41-20-3, and shall have a termination date of October 1, 2021, and every four years thereafter, unless continued pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law.
Ala. Code § 34-21A-24 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 21A / Section 34-21A-24
Section 34-21A-24 Appeal Procedure
Status: in_force

After revocation or suspension of license, the licensee may, within 10 days of notice of the board’s order and finding, file with the board a written notice of his or her intent to appeal the order of the board. Appeals from orders of the board shall be filed with the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama, for a determination by the court as to whether the decision of the board is supported by a preponderance of the evidence. If the court finds that the decision of the board is supported by evidence, it shall affirm the board’s action.
Ala. Code § 34-27-84 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 27 / Section 34-27-84
Section 34-27-84 Obligations of Licensees
Status: in_force

(a) Licensees shall have all of the following obligations to all parties in a real estate transaction:

(1) To provide brokerage services to all parties to the transaction honestly and in good faith.

(2) To exercise reasonable skill and care in providing brokerage services to all parties.

(3) To keep confidential any information given to the licensee in confidence, or any information obtained by the licensee which the licensee knows a reasonable individual would want to keep confidential, unless: (i) disclosure of this information is required by law; (ii) the disclosure is authorized by the party in writing; (iii) the information becomes public knowledge; or (iv) failure to disclose the information violates a fiduciary duty to a client.

(4) To account for all property coming into the possession of the licensee which belongs to any party to the real estate transaction.

(5) When assisting a party in the negotiation of a real estate transaction, to present all written offers in a timely and truthful manner.

(6) To act on behalf of the licensee or his or her immediate family, or on behalf of any other individual, organization, or business entity in which the licensee has a personal interest only with prior timely written disclosure of this interest to all parties to the transaction.

(b) A licensee may provide requested information that affects a transaction to any party who requests the information, unless disclosure of the information is prohibited by law or in this article.

(c) When accepting an agreement to list an owner’s property for sale, the licensee, at a minimum, shall accept delivery of and present to the consumer all offers, counteroffers, and addenda to assist the consumer in negotiating offers, counteroffers, and addenda, and to answer the consumer’s questions relating to the transaction.
Ala. Code § 34-24-122 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 24 / Section 34-24-122
Section 34-24-122 Rights and Duties of Chiropractors
Status: in_force

Chiropractors who have complied with the provisions of this article shall have the right to treat patients according to specific chiropractic methods and shall observe state, county, and municipal public health regulations, reporting to the proper health officers the same as other practitioners. Chiropractors shall not prescribe or administer medicine to patients, perform surgery, nor practice obstetrics or osteopathy.
Ala. Code § 34-20-8 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 20 / Section 34-20-8
Section 34-20-8 Advisory Council
Status: in_force

The governing body of the Alabama Nursing Home Association shall constitute an advisory council to the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, and the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators shall be required to counsel with the advisory council in connection with the administration of the provisions of this chapter.
Ala. Code § 34-24-70 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 24 / Section 34-24-70
Section 34-24-70 Qualifications of Applicants
Status: in_force

(a) The following constitute the requirements for the issuance of a certificate of qualification for a license to practice medicine in this state:

(1) MEDICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT. All applicants for a certificate of qualification shall present a diploma or evidence of graduation from any of the following institutions:

a. A college of medicine or school of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.

b. A college of osteopathy accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.

c. A college of medicine or school of medicine not accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education which is approved by the board. The board, within its discretion, may withhold approval of any college of medicine not designated in either paragraph a. or b. which:

1. Has had its accreditation withdrawn by a national or regional accreditation organization; or

2. Has had its authorization, certification, or licensure revoked or withdrawn by a national or regional governmental supervisory agency; or

3. Has been denied approval or has had its approval withdrawn by any national, state, or territorial licensing jurisdiction based upon an evaluation of the college of medicine or upon a finding of misconduct by the college; or

4. Has engaged in fraudulent, criminal, or other practices that are inconsistent with quality medical education, as determined by the board.

(2) POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.

a. Applicants for a certificate of qualification who graduated from a college of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or a college of osteopathy accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation shall present evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has completed one year of postgraduate or residency training in any of the following programs:

1. A program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

2. A program accredited by the American Osteopathic Association.

3. A program accredited by the Accreditation Committee of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

4. A program accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

b. All other applicants for a certificate of qualification who graduated from a college of medicine not accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or a college of osteopathy not accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation shall present evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has completed two years of postgraduate or residency training in any of the following programs:

1. A program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

2. A program accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.

3. A program accredited by the Accreditation Committee of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

4. A program accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

(3) EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS. Applicants for a certificate of qualification shall achieve a passing score on one of the licensure examinations listed below. The minimum passing score, maximum number of attempts, and period of time within which all portions of the examination must be completed may be determined by rule of the board. The following examinations shall satisfy this requirement:

a. The United States Medical Licensing Examination.

b. The Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination or its predecessor examination administered by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.

c. The Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada Examination.

d. If the examination was completed before January 1, 2000, applicants by endorsement who are licensed in another state, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, or a province of Canada are eligible for licensure upon proof of a passing score on one of the following examinations:

1. The Federation Licensing Examination.

2. The National Board of Medical Examiners Examination.

e. The board may establish by rule acceptable combinations of the Federation Licensing Examination, National Board of Medical Examiners Examination, and/or United States Medical Licensing Examination through January 1, 2000, in satisfaction of the examination requirement for a certificate of qualification.

(4) APPLICATION FEE REQUIREMENT. All applicants shall pay in advance to the board of the required application fee in an amount established in the rules of the board. This fee is not refundable once payment is received by the board.

(5) CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK. In addition to other requirements established by law and for the purpose of determining an applicant’s suitability for a certificate of qualification for a license to practice medicine or for the purpose of determining an applicant’s suitability for the issuance of, or certification of eligibility for, any expedited license, each applicant shall submit to a criminal history background check. Each applicant shall submit a complete set of fingerprints, either inked cards or electronically, properly executed by a law enforcement agency or an individual properly trained in fingerprinting techniques to the board. The board shall submit the fingerprints to the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). The fingerprints shall be forwarded by the SBI to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check. The applicant shall pay directly to the board, or its designee, all costs associated with the background check required by this section. The board shall keep information received pursuant to this section confidential, except that such information received and relied upon in denying the issuance of a certificate of qualification for a license to practice medicine in this state, or relied upon in denying the issuance of, or certification of eligibility for, any expedited license may be disclosed as may be necessary to support the denial.

(6) Additional requirements for examination for certain applicants. All applicants who graduated from a college of medicine not accredited by the Liaison Committee of Medical Education or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation shall achieve a certification given by the Education Council for Foreign Medical Graduates.

(b) Administration of examinations by the board.

(1) Applicants for a certificate of qualification who are applying for initial licensure in the State of Alabama, and who meet all qualifications for administration of Step 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination are eligible to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

(2) The following individuals are eligible to take the Special Purpose Examination:

a. Applicants who are applying for licensure in Alabama who are required to take the examination under another provision of this section.

b. Individuals required to take the examination pursuant to an order or directive of the board or the Medical Licensure Commission.

(3) Any individual eligible to take the Special Purpose Examination pursuant to paragraph (2)a. or (2)b. who has not achieved a passing score within three administrations shall no longer be eligible to take the Special Purpose Examination.

(c) Grounds for denial of a certificate of qualification. The board may deny an application for a certificate of qualification on any of the following grounds:

(1) Failure of the applicant to achieve a passing score on any examination required under this section.

(2) Failure of the applicant to complete the application form as specified by the board or to provide additional information requested by the board in connection with the application, including failure to provide information to or submit to an evaluation recommended by the Alabama Physician Wellness Committee, or its designee.

(3) A finding that the applicant has submitted or caused to be submitted false, misleading, or untruthful information to the board in connection with an application for a certificate of qualification.

(4) Failure to appear before the board or a committee of the board if formally requested to appear in connection with an application for a certificate of qualification.

(5) A finding by the board that the applicant has committed any of the acts or offenses constituting grounds to discipline the licensee to practice medicine in this state pursuant to, but not limited to, Sections 16-47-128, 34-24-360, and 34-24-57.

(6) Failure of the applicant to comply with any of the requirements or rules for the issuance of a certificate of qualification for a license to practice medicine in this state.

(d) Non-disciplinary citation with administrative charge.

(1) When a ground for denial of a certificate of qualification exists, an applicant for a certificate of qualification may request in writing to the board that a non-disciplinary citation with administrative charge be assessed against the applicant in lieu of a decision by the board to deny the application for a certificate of qualification. The board may grant, if it deems appropriate, a request for an assessment of a non-disciplinary citation with administrative charge and issue a certificate of qualification to the applicant.

(2) The administrative charge shall be in amounts established by the board in its rules, not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The applicant shall pay the administrative charge assessed in a non-disciplinary citation to the board prior to the issuance of a certificate of qualification.

(3) The administrative charge is not refundable once payment is received by the board. The imposition of a non-disciplinary citation with administrative charge is considered public information and is not considered a disciplinary action against the applicant.

(e) Withdrawal of application for certificate of qualification and certificate of qualification.

(1) An applicant for a certificate of qualification shall have six months from the date the initial signed application form is received by the board to complete the application, except that an applicant for a certificate of qualification who is required to pass an examination as part of the application process shall have 12 months from the date the initial signed application form is received to complete the application. After the expiration of the deadline for completing an application established in the preceding sentence, an incomplete application shall be withdrawn by the board.

(2) A certificate of qualification issued by the board shall be withdrawn by the board after a period of six months from the date of issuance unless the applicant has filed an application for a license to practice medicine with the Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama and paid the required fee.

(3) If either an application for a certificate of qualification or a certificate of qualification is withdrawn by the board, the applicant, to reapply, shall submit a new application form including a new application fee.

(f) Each applicant for a certificate of qualification shall be a citizen of the United States or, if not a citizen of the United States, a person who is lawfully present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government.
Ala. Code § 34-27-87 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 27 / Section 34-27-87
Section 34-27-87 Duties Supersede Duties Based on Common Law
Status: in_force

The duties of licensees as specified in this article or in rules promulgated by the Alabama Real Estate Commission shall supersede any duties of a licensee to a party to a real estate transaction which are based upon common law principles of agency to the extent that those common law duties are inconsistent with the duties of licensees as specified in this article.
Ala. Code § 34-36-7 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 36 / Section 34-36-7
Section 34-36-7 Examinations; Reciprocity with Other States; Issuance of Licenses
Status: in_force

(a) All applicants for licensure as an electrical contractor or journeyman electrician must submit a completed application, application fee, and supportive documentation of qualifications before taking an examination approved by the board. The board shall examine applicants at least once every three months according to the method deemed by the board to be the most appropriate to test the qualifications of applicants. Any national standardized or written examination proctored by an independent third party which the board shall approve as substantially similar to the examination required to be licensed under this chapter may be administered to all applicants in lieu of or in conjunction with any other examination that the board shall give to test the qualifications of applicants. The board may establish norms of achievement required for a passing grade. The board, by rule, may adopt the National Electrical Code for the purpose of examinations.

(b) The board may recognize a license issued by any other state that, in the opinion of the board, has standards of practice or licensure equal to or higher than those required by this state. The board shall actively seek to reciprocate with those states meeting such standards. The board shall actively seek to maintain those states currently under agreement.

(c) No license shall be issued except in compliance with this chapter and none shall be issued except to a person or a person in a firm, partnership, association, or corporation. A firm, partnership, association, or corporation, as such, shall not be licensed. A licensee shall be a citizen of the United States 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.

(d) Commencing May 15, 2024, no new provisional electrical contractor licenses may be issued by the board. Any person who is holding an active provisional electrical contractor license on May 15, 2024, may continue to apply for the annual renewal of that license by submitting to the board a completed application, application fee, and supportive documentation establishing that he or she holds a valid local license or permit. A local license or permit issued by a county or municipality authorizes the holder to perform electrical contractor tasks and functions only within the boundaries of the issuing county or municipality. The provisional electrical contractor license does not expand the limited geographical boundaries imposed by the local license or permit.
Ala. Code § 34-14A-20 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 14A / Section 34-14A-20
Section 34-14A-20 Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund; Alabama Construction Trade Advisory Council; Applications for Funding; Program Guidelines; Distribution of Funds
Status: in_force

(a)(1) The Alabama Construction Trade Academy Fund is established in the State Treasury. The fund may receive federal, state, and private funding and grants for the expansion of construction trade education. To the extent practicable, monies in the fund shall be used to leverage other forms of funding from private sources. The board may not use any monies in the fund for administrative and operational costs. Any obligation of the board provided pursuant to this section shall be contingent upon the appropriation of funding. Amounts deposited in the fund shall be budgeted and allotted in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 41 and Chapter 19 of Title 41. Monies in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to any source but shall remain in the fund.

(2) The board shall itemize monies deposited into the fund as provided in Section 11-107-6 by the county or municipality from which it originated.

(b)(1) The board, in cooperation with public and private sector partners, shall establish a grant program to provide funding mechanisms for tool grants, program incentives, supplies, mobile facilities, and other programs to support the development and continuation of construction trade education programs in the state.

(2) The board may award grants to programs recognized by the Alabama Home Builders Foundation as a part of the Alabama Homebuilding Academy Network.

(c) The board shall administer the program and may apply for funds from federal grant programs and other applicable funding sources authorized by law.

(d)(1) The Alabama Construction Trade Advisory Council is established. The advisory council shall consist of the following members:

a. One member appointed by and currently serving on the Home Builders Licensure Board.

b. One member appointed by and currently serving on the State of Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board.

c. One member appointed by and currently serving on the State Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors.

d. One member appointed by and currently serving on the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors.

e. One appointee of the Alabama Community College System who specializes in technical trade education.

(2) Members of the advisory council shall be appointed for a period of three years. Membership on the advisory council shall be without compensation, except for reimbursement of necessary travel expenses as is paid to state employees for attending meetings and other necessary events of the advisory council. Any expenses paid to a member of the advisory council shall be paid by the member’s appointing authority.

(3) The appointing authorities shall coordinate their appointments to assure the advisory council membership is inclusive and reflects the racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity of the state.

(e) In consultation with the advisory council, the board shall establish program guidelines, promote the program statewide, evaluate applications for funds, distribute funds, and monitor and report the effect of the funding on the availability of construction trade education. The board may adopt rules to implement and administer this section.

(f) In consultation with the advisory council, the board shall establish monitoring and accountability mechanisms for funded projects. Not later than the fifth legislative day of each regular legislative session, the board shall file a report to the Legislature on the projects funded, the geographic distribution of projects funded, the private sector participation rates in funded projects, the administrative costs of the program, and the outcomes of the program, including the number of students and adult learners trained by each project funded through the program.

(g) In consultation with the advisory council, the board shall create eligibility guidelines and provide project funding through an application process. Projects eligible for funding include the following:

(1) Mobile demonstration units that show the various systems of a structure and how they interconnect.

(2) Tool and supply grants for public and private educational providers that provide construction trade education.

(3) Incentives for newly established construction trade education courses, with priority given to carpentry courses.

(4) Adult education initiatives that provide continued learning opportunities through mobile training facilities or distance learning opportunities with priority focus on those serving underserved areas and widely offered trainings.

(5) Any other proposal that in the opinion of the board would address the need for construction trade education in the state.

(h) An applicant for funding shall do all of the following:

(1) Demonstrate its capacity to successfully implement the proposal.

(2) Demonstrate how the proposal shall positively impact construction trade education in the state.

(3) Demonstrate private sector support through matching funding.

(4) Establish an advisory council consisting of at least three active trade representatives from the construction trade being funded.

(5) For a period of not less than five years, agree to comply with the following conditions:

a. Offer the courses funded through this section for a period of not less than five years.

b. Comply with all data collection and reporting requirements established by the board.

(i) In determining which qualified projects to fund, the board shall consider all of the following factors:

(1) The level of private sector support for the project.

(2) The level of need in the area in which the funding is directed.

(3) The projected number of students that will be served.

(4) The degree to which the project will have a positive impact on the availability of construction trade education in the area to be served.

(5) The degree to which the project will leverage public and private sector funds.

(j) The board shall not award funds to a recipient in an amount that is greater than the amount deposited into the fund from the county or municipalities where the participant is domiciled, as provided in Section 11-107-6, unless the board has received authorization from the Alabama Home Builders Foundation.

(k) The board shall distribute monies to a recipient on no less than a quarterly basis.

(l)(1) The board may not distribute any monies from the fund to a recipient unless the board has received a proposed operating budget of the recipient. The annual operating budget shall include a breakdown of all anticipated operational costs and projected workforce programs to be provided.

(2) If a recipient of funding provided by this section fails to provide the proposed project in accordance with the guidelines set by the board, any equipment, supplies, or materials acquired with the funding shall be transferred to the Alabama Home Builders Foundation for redistribution to public or private programs that provide construction trade education to high school, postsecondary, or adult learners supported by this section.

(m) All proceeds from the sale of equipment, supplies, or materials acquired with monies from the fund shall be deposited into the fund.

(n)(1) No later than June 1 annually, any recipient of funds authorized by this section shall provide to the board a report on the programs and activities of the academy and a full copy of all annual financial statements prepared by an independent certified public accountant licensed in this state, including any audits that may have been performed during the previous year.

(2) At its discretion and without cause, the board may require any recipient of funds authorized by this section to an audit.

(o) Funds collected pursuant to this section may not be used to develop or provide continuing education required by any professional licensing board, commission, or agency within this state.
Ala. Code § 34-39-41 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 39 / Section 34-39-41
Section 34-39-41 Date of Implementation of the Interstate Commission for Occupational Therapy Practice and Associated Rules, Withdrawal, and Amendment
Status: in_force

(a) The compact shall come into effect on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the 10th member state. The provisions which become effective at that time shall be limited to the powers granted to the commission relating to assembly and the adoption of rules. Thereafter, the commission shall meet and exercise rulemaking powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the compact.

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

(c) 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 six months after enactment of the repealing statute.

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

(d) Nothing contained in this compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any occupational therapy licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a non-member state that does not conflict with the provisions of this compact.

(e) This compact may be amended by the member states. No amendment to this compact shall become effective and binding upon any member state until it is enacted into the laws of all member states.
Ala. Code § 34-18-23 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 18 / Section 34-18-23
Section 34-18-23 Form of Certificate
Status: in_force

The certificate of registration herein provided for shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the board and shall be signed by the president and secretary-treasurer, and the seal of the board shall be affixed.
Ala. Code § 34-24-340 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 24 / Section 34-24-340
Section 34-24-340 Collection of Fees
Status: in_force

(a) Fees for the issuance of licenses to practice medicine or osteopathy and registration fees shall be collected and kept by the State Board of Medical Examiners which shall furnish all employees and facilities utilized by the commission. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall continue to collect fees for examination, certificates of qualification, and such other fees as are authorized by law or this article.

(b) Fees for physicians participating in a collaborative practice with a certified registered nurse practitioner or a certified nurse midwife shall be collected and kept by the State Board of Medical Examiners. The fee for a physician participating in a collaborative practice shall be set by the State Board of Medical Examiners, in an amount not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200).
Ala. Code § 34-27A-13 — Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 27A / Section 34-27A-13
Section 34-27A-13 Term of License; Fees
Status: in_force

(a) Except for the initial license period, the term of a license issued under this article shall be two years expiring on September 30, 1993, and every two years thereafter. The expiration date shall appear on the license and no other notice of its expiration need be given to its holder.

(b) License fees payable under Section 34-27A-6, shall be payable on a yearly basis. The initial license period shall be from the date of licensure through September 30 of the then current fiscal year.