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AL Code § 34-41-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-7 - Applicability; Exemptions.

Section 34-41-7Applicability; exemptions. (a) Except as provided in this section, any person who publicly practices, or offers or attempts to publicly practice, geology in the State of Alabama is subject to this chapter. (b) The following persons are exempt from licensing under this chapter: (1) Persons engaged solely in teaching of geology or related physical or natural sciences, and persons engaged solely in geologic research conducted through academic institutions, agencies, or government and nonprofit research organizations. (2) Officers and employees of the United States of America and the State of Alabama practicing solely as officers and employees. (3) Officers and employees of businesses and industries practicing solely as officers and employees, and individuals if they do not offer their professional services to the public for hire and are not engaged in activities that require the signature of a licensed professional geologist. (4) Officers and employees of companies and corporations practicing solely as such officers and employees who work as a sole proprietorship in mining and mineral exploration and development and who do not offer their professional services to the public for hire or who are not engaged in activities that require the signature of a licensed professional geologist. (5) Officers and employees of companies and corporations and individuals who work as a sole proprietorship in oil and/or gas exploration and development. (6) A person who is subordinate to a licensed professional geologist or who is a geologist-in-training licensed under this chapter but only insofar as he or she acts solely in that capacity. This exemption does not permit the subordinate to practice geology or use the term "licensed professional geologist." (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §7.)
AL Code § 34-41-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-8 - Acts Not Prohibited.

Section 34-41-8Acts not prohibited. (a) This chapter does not prohibit one or more geologists from practicing through the business organizations of a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or professional association. In a partnership, corporation, or professional association, in which the primary activity consists of geological services affecting the public welfare and which require licensing pursuant to this chapter, at least one partner or officer shall be a licensed geologist. (b) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or to affect: (1) The practice of any profession or trade for which a license is required under any other law of this state, including, but not limited to, the practice of registered professional engineers from lawfully practicing soil mechanics, foundations engineering, and other professional engineering, licensed architects or landscape architects from lawfully practicing architecture or landscape architecture, licensed land surveyors from lawfully practicing surveying, or the practice of soil science by certified professionals. (2) The public practice of geology by a person who is not a resident of this state and who has no established place of business in this state, when that practice does not exceed in the aggregate more than 90 days in any calendar year, provided the person is duly licensed to practice the profession in another state where the requirements for a license are not less than those specified in this chapter for obtaining the license required for the work. Within 10 days of entering this state for commencing of the work, a nonresident claiming an exemption under this subdivision shall file a statement with the board which includes his or her name, residence, and license number, and by what authority the license was issued. Upon the completion of the work, the person shall file a statement of the time engaged in the work within the state. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §8.)
AL Code § 34-41-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-9 - Application.

Section 34-41-9Application. 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. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §9.)
AL Code § 34-41-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-11 - Examinations.

Section 34-41-11Examinations. Annual examinations shall be formulated and conducted by the board at a time and place the board shall determine. The board shall by regulation establish the fee required for examination. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §11.)
AL Code § 34-41-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-12 - Issuance of License.

Section 34-41-12Issuance of license. (a) Upon payment of a license fee the board shall issue a biennial license to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. Licenses shall show the full name of the licensee, give a serial number, and shall be signed by both the chair and secretary-treasurer of the board under the seal of the board. The issuance of a license by the board shall be prima facie evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed professional geologist while the license remains in full force and effect. (b) Each license expires on a biennial basis or at another interval determined by the board unless the license is renewed. An application for renewal shall be filed with the board and shall be accompanied by the renewal fee prescribed by the board. A license which has expired for failure to renew may be restored only after application and payment of the prescribed restoration fee, provided the renewal applicant meets all other provisions established by the board. (c) An applicant for renewal of a license shall have satisfactorily maintained continuing education requirements as specified by the board. (d) A new license to replace any license lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued subject to the rules of the board and payment of a fee established by the board. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §12.)
AL Code § 34-41-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-13 - Certification in Specialty.

Section 34-41-13Certification in specialty. If, in the opinion of the board, there is a need, in addition to licensing as a professional geologist, for more definitive recognition of geologic expertise, qualified persons may also be eligible for certification in a specialty. Specialties may be created by the board after notice to all Alabama licensed professional geologists of a hearing to explain the proposed specialty or specialties and after approval of the proposed specialty or specialties by a majority of all Alabama licensed professional geologists. Specialties shall be created by regulations which shall contain any required additional qualifications or limitations. Only licensed professional geologists shall be eligible for certification in a specialty. Applications may be submitted for both licensing and certification in a specialty at the same time, but the applicant shall be approved for licensing as a professional geologist before being considered for certification in a specialty. The certification in a specialty is dependent, in every case, upon the approval of licensing as a professional geologist. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §13.)
AL Code § 34-41-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-14 - Seal.

Section 34-41-14Seal. (a) Each geologist, upon the issuance of a license, shall obtain from the secretary-treasurer of the board or his or her designee, at a cost prescribed by the board, a seal of the design authorized by the board bearing the name of the licensee and the legend "Licensed Professional Geologist - State of Alabama" together with the serial number of the licensee. A licensed professional geologist shall approve, sign, and affix his or her seal to all drawings, reports, or other geologic papers, or documents involving the public practice of geology which have been prepared by the licensed professional geologist or a subordinate employee under the direction of the licensed professional geologist for the use of, or for delivery to, any person or for public record within the State of Alabama. (b) A qualified nonresident geologist practicing geology in the State of Alabama under temporary approval of the board shall sign and impress with his or her authorized licensed seal all drawings, reports, or other geologic papers, or documents involving the public practice of geology which have been prepared by a licensed geologist or a subordinate employee under his or her direction for the use of, or for delivery to, any person or for public record within the State of Alabama. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §14.)
AL Code § 34-41-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-15 - Register of Applications.

Section 34-41-15Register of applications. (a) The board shall keep a register of all applications for licensing. The register shall include: (1) The name, age, and address of each applicant. (2) The date of the application. (3) The place of business of the applicant. (4) The education of the applicant and other pertinent qualifications. (5) Whether an examination was required. (6) Whether the applicant was licensed in another state. (7) Whether the license was granted. (8) The dates of the actions by the board. (9) Any other information deemed necessary by the board. (b) All official records of the board or affidavits by the secretary-treasurer of the board as to the content of such records shall be prima facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein. (c) The board shall treat as confidential and not subject to disclosure, except to the extent required by law or by rule or regulation of the board, individual test scores and applications and material relating thereto, including letters of reference relating to an application. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §15.)
AL Code § 34-41-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-16 - Roster.

Section 34-41-16Roster. The secretary-treasurer of the board shall publish biennially a roster showing the names, license numbers, places of business, and business and residence addresses of all professional geologists licensed in Alabama. Copies of this roster shall be made available to the public upon request and payment of a reasonable fee. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §16.)
AL Code § 34-41-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-17 - Written Charges Against Licensed Geologist.

Section 34-41-17Written charges against licensed geologist. Any person may file written charges against any licensed professional geologist pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the board. Charges or allegations shall be in writing and shall be sworn to by the person or persons making them and shall be filed with the secretary-treasurer of the board. The board shall investigate all valid complaints. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §17.)
AL Code § 34-41-18 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-18 - Illegal Acts.

Section 34-41-18Illegal acts. (a) It is unlawful for any person except a licensed professional geologist or a subordinate under his or her direction, as defined in Section 34-41-7(b)(6); a geologist explicitly exempt from licensing pursuant to Section 34-41-7; and those persons explicitly exempt under Section 34-41-8(b)(1) to prepare any geologic plans, reports, or documents which relate to the public welfare or safeguarding of life, health, property, or the environment. (b) It is unlawful for any person to publicly practice, offer or attempt to publicly practice geology, use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume, or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a licensed professional geologist, unless that person has been duly licensed. (c) One year after the initial board calls for applications, it shall be unlawful for anyone other than a professional geologist licensed under this chapter to stamp or seal any plans, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal or stamp of a licensed professional geologist, use in any manner the seal or stamp of a licensed professional geologist, or use in any manner the title "licensed professional geologist" unless that person is licensed hereunder or temporarily approved for geologic work as specified under Section 34-41-14. (d) It is unlawful for any person to affix his or her signature to or to stamp or seal any plans, plats, reports, or other documents as defined by the rules of the board after the license of the person named thereon has expired or has been suspended or revoked. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §18.)
AL Code § 34-41-19 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-19 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License.

Section 34-41-19Denial, suspension, or revocation of license. The board may refuse to grant or renew, or may suspend or revoke the license of any person licensed under this chapter who: (1) Has violated this chapter or any rule or regulation of the board. (2) Has been convicted of a misdemeanor under this chapter. (3) Has been found guilty of gross unprofessional conduct, dishonest practice, incompetence, including but not limited to obtaining a license under this chapter through fraud or deceit, and aiding or abetting another person in obtaining a license by fraud or deceit. (4) Has been convicted of a criminal felony charge impinging on the moral and ethical character of the individual and the profession. (5) Has suffered revocation, suspension, or denial of a certificate or license to practice geology for any reason in another state. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §19.)
AL Code § 34-41-20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-20 - Procedures for Disciplinary Actions; Aggrieved Person May Petition Board for Hearing; Judicial Review.

Section 34-41-20Procedures for disciplinary actions; aggrieved person may petition board for hearing; judicial review. (a) The board shall develop procedures for investigation, prehearing, and hearing of disciplinary actions. (b) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board other than a decision in a disciplinary action may petition the board for a hearing. (c) Judicial review of the final decision of the board is available in the manner prescribed by the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §20.)
AL Code § 34-41-21 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-21 - Reissuance of License.

Section 34-41-21Reissuance of license. The board may issue a license to any person whose license has been revoked, when the board finds upon written application by the applicant and a review of the facts that there is good cause to justify reissuance. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §21.)
AL Code § 34-41-22 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-22 - Actions Which Are Class B Misdemeanors.

Section 34-41-22Actions which are Class B misdemeanors. Any person who does any of the following is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor: (1) Willfully publicly practices, or offers or attempts to publicly practice, geology for other natural or corporate persons in Alabama without being licensed in accordance with this chapter or hereby exempted. (2) Presents or attempts to use as his or her own, the certificate of licensure or seal of another. (3) Gives false or forged evidence of any kind in obtaining a license. (4) Impersonates any other licensee. (5) Attempts to use an expired or revoked license or practices at any time during which the board has suspended or revoked the license. (6) Violates any provision of this chapter. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §22.)
AL Code § 34-41-23 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-23 - Injunction.

Section 34-41-23Injunction. As an additional remedy, the board may proceed in a court of an appropriate jurisdiction to enjoin and restrain any person for violating this chapter. The board shall not be required to post bond in connection with obtaining provisional, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief pursuant to law. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §23.)
AL Code § 34-41-24 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 41 - Geologists.|Section 34-41-24 - Sunset Law.

Section 34-41-24Sunset Law. The Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists shall be subject to the provisions of the Alabama Sunset Law of 1981, and shall be classified as an enumerated agency pursuant to Section 41-20-3. The board shall dissolve on October 1, 1997, unless continued as therein provided and, if continued, the board shall be reviewed every four years thereafter. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §25.)
AL Code § 34-43-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 43 - Massage Therapists.|Section 34-43-1 - Short Title.

Section 34-43-1Short title. This chapter shall be cited as the "Alabama Massage Therapy Licensure Act." (Acts 1996, No. 96-661, p. 1060, §1.)
AL Code § 34-43-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 43 - Massage Therapists.|Section 34-43-2 - Legislative Findings and Intent.

Section 34-43-2Legislative findings and intent. Massage therapy is declared by the Legislature to be a professional therapeutic health service. The Legislature finds that in the practice of massage therapy, there is a necessity to preserve and protect individual life and health, to promote the public interest and welfare by establishing licensure requirements and assuring public safety. It is the intent of this chapter to establish a regulatory agency and procedures that will ensure that the public is protected from the unprofessional, improper, unauthorized, and unqualified practice of massage therapy. All persons engaged in the practice of massage therapy in this state shall meet the requirements set forth in this chapter. (Acts 1996, No. 96-661, p. 1060, §2; Act 2000-704, p. 1430, §1.)
AL Code § 34-43-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 43 - Massage Therapists.|Section 34-43-4 - Regulated Activities.

Section 34-43-4Regulated activities. Except as specifically provided by this chapter, beginning January 1, 1997, no person may do any of the following unless licensed pursuant to this chapter: (1) Advertise that he or she performs therapeutic massage or related touch therapy modalities. (2) Hold himself or herself out to the public as a massage therapist, using any name or description denoting himself or herself as a massage therapist, or purporting to have the skills necessary to perform massage therapy. (3) Practice massage therapy. (Acts 1996, No. 96-661, p. 1060, §4.)
AL Code § 34-43-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 43 - Massage Therapists.|Section 34-43-5 - Exemptions.

Section 34-43-5Exemptions. (a) The following persons, offices, or establishments shall be exempt from this chapter: (1) A student of massage therapy who is rendering massage therapy services under the supervision of a licensed massage therapy instructor, or any other supervisory arrangement recognized and approved by the board, including, but not limited to, a temporary permit. The student shall be designated by title clearly indicating the training status of the student. (2) Qualified members of other professions who are licensed and regulated under Alabama law while they are in the course of rendering services within the scope of their license or regulation, provided that they do not represent themselves as massage therapists. (3) A person giving massages to his or her immediate family. (4) Visiting massage therapy instructors from another state, territory, or country teaching massage therapy, provided that the massage therapy instructor is licensed or registered as required in his or her place of residence. Visiting massage instructors teaching continuing education courses may teach in the state up to 100 hours per year without an Alabama license. One hundred hours of continuing education instruction or more shall require licensure. (5) Members of the Massage Emergency Rescue Team (MERT) or any other nationally or internationally recognized disaster relief association who practice massage therapy in the state only during a time declared by the Governor to be a city, county, or state emergency. These therapists may work in the state for a period of time approved by the board. (6) Native American healers using traditional healing practices, provided, however, Native American healers who use these practices but apply for a license pursuant to this chapter shall comply with all licensure requirements. (7) A person acting under the supervision of a physician, a physical therapist, or a chiropractor within the scope of their license or regulation, provided that they do not represent themselves as massage therapists. (8) The office of a chiropractor, physician, or physical therapist who employs or contracts with a massage therapist. It is the specific intent of this subdivision that a chiropractor, physician, or physical therapist and his or her office not be required to be licensed as an establishment under this chapter or be required to obtain any exemption under this chapter from the board. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit massage therapists licensed under this chapter to administer, dispense, or prescribe drugs, or engage in the practice of medicine in any manner, including, but not limited to, diagnosing or prescribing drugs for mental, emotional, or physical diseases, illnesses, or injuries. (Acts 1996, No. 96-661, p. 1060, §5; Act 2000-704, p. 1430, §1; Act 2009-741, p. 2218, §1.)