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AL Code § 34-21A-21 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 21A - Onsite Wastewater Board and Licensees.|Section 34-21A-21 - Revocation and Suspension of License.

Section 34-21A-21Revocation and suspension of license. (a) The board shall establish criteria for circumstances warranting the suspension or revocation of a license and establish the procedures for suspension or revocation of licenses. These circumstances shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Obtaining a license under false pretense. (2) Obtaining a license by having another person take the examination. (3) Allowing another person to use the license in violation of the regulations of the board. (4) Selling or conveying the license to another person.  (5) Failure to timely renew a license. (6) Failure to follow the rules and regulations of the State of Alabama Department of Public Health or the appropriate local health department or authorities. (7) Committing a dishonest or illegal act in the performance of work covered under the license. (b) The board shall take appropriate action to enforce the rules adopted with regard to license suspension or revocation. (c) After suspension or revocation of a license of any licensee, the board shall publish this information to the public. (Act 99-571, p. 1265, §21; Act 2010-258, p. 453, §1.)
AL Code § 34-21A-22 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 21A - Onsite Wastewater Board and Licensees.|Section 34-21A-22 - Complaint and Regulation Procedures.

Section 34-21A-22Complaint and regulation procedures. (a) The board shall establish procedures to process, review, and investigate reports and complaints of fraud, incompetence, misconduct, and dishonest or illegal acts of licensees in the performance of work covered under licenses of this board; and complaints supported by evidence shall be reviewed at a disciplinary hearing, which hearing shall be conducted in compliance with the provisions of the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act and held before the board. The board shall establish the procedures for such disciplinary hearings. A member of the board who has a conflict of interest concerning the parties involved or issues involved in the disciplinary hearing shall recuse himself or herself from the hearing and the disciplinary proceeding. (b) The board, upon its findings, may suspend or revoke the individual's license. (Act 99-571, p. 1265, §22; Act 2010-258, p. 453, §1.)
AL Code § 34-21A-23 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 21A - Onsite Wastewater Board and Licensees.|Section 34-21A-23 - Reinstatement of License.

Section 34-21A-23Reinstatement of license. This board shall determine the procedure to be followed for reinstatement of a suspended or revoked license. The procedures shall include, but not be limited to, application to the board for reinstatement, hearing before the board, correction of the problem causing the board's action in suspending or revoking the license, recommendations for reinstatement from the appropriate health department regulators, payment of levied fines or fees, completion of any education classes determined to be needed by the individual to aid in assuring no recurrence of the violation, and a published apology. (Act 99-571, p. 1265, §23.)
AL Code § 34-21A-24 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 21A - Onsite Wastewater Board and Licensees.|Section 34-21A-24 - Appeal Procedure.

Section 34-21A-24Appeal procedure. 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. (Act 99-571, p. 1265, §24; Act 2010-258, p. 453, §1.)
AL Code § 34-21A-25 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 21A - Onsite Wastewater Board and Licensees.|Section 34-21A-25 - Penalties and Sanctions.

Section 34-21A-25Penalties and sanctions. (a) Any person who undertakes or attempts to undertake the business of manufacturing, installing, servicing, cleaning, repairing, or maintaining any onsite sewage system or equipment without first having obtained and having possession of a current, valid license from the board or who knowingly presents or files false information with the board for the purpose of obtaining a license or otherwise fraudulently obtains a license, or who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter regulating the onsite sewage industry shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, as defined by the state criminal code. (b) Whenever it appears to the board that an individual has violated or is about to violate this chapter, it may in its own name petition the circuit court of the county where the violation is occurring or is about to occur to issue a temporary restraining order or other appropriate injunctive relief enjoining the violation. (c) The board may reprimand in writing any licensee who provides substandard or dangerous service, repair, or installation or who otherwise violates this chapter. (d) The board may levy and collect an administrative fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation of this chapter or a rule, as amended, of the board or Alabama Department of Public Health rules pertaining to the manufacture, installation, servicing, cleaning, or maintenance of an onsite sewage system or portable toilets. (e) In addition to or in lieu of the criminal penalties and administrative sanctions provided in this chapter, the board may issue an order to any person, firm, or corporation engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice constituting a violation of this chapter directing the person, firm, or corporation to immediately cease and desist from the activity, conduct, practice, or performance of any work then being done or about to be commenced. The order shall be issued in the name of the State of Alabama under the authority of the board. A person, firm, or corporation that does not comply with a cease and desist order shall be deemed in violation of this chapter and shall be subject to all disciplinary powers, penalties, fines, and remedies available to the board. (Act 99-571, p. 1265, §25; Act 2010-258, p. 453, §1.)
AL Code § 34-21A-26 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 21A - Onsite Wastewater Board and Licensees.|Section 34-21A-26 - Sunset Provisions.

Section 34-21A-26Sunset provisions. The operations of the board shall terminate October 1, 2003, and every fourth year thereafter unless continued in accordance with the Alabama Sunset Law. (Act 99-571, p. 1265, §26.)
AL Code § 34-25A-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25A - Prosthetists and Orthotists.|Section 34-25A-1 - Purpose.

Section 34-25A-1Purpose. The Legislature declares that in order to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Alabama against the unauthorized, unqualified, and improper administration of prosthetic and orthotic care, it is necessary to provide for the licensing and regulation of persons offering prosthetic and orthotic services to the public. (Act 2002-527, p. 1376, §1.)
AL Code § 34-25A-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25A - Prosthetists and Orthotists.|Section 34-25A-2 - Short Title.

Section 34-25A-2Short title.  This chapter shall be known as the Prosthetics and Orthotics Act. (Act 2002-527, p. 1376, §2.)
AL Code § 34-25A-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25A - Prosthetists and Orthotists.|Section 34-25A-4 - Referral and Consultation Limits.

Section 34-25A-4Referral and consultation limits. (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. (Act 2002-527, p. 1376, §4; Act 2013-422, p. 1680, §2.)
AL Code § 34-25A-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25A - Prosthetists and Orthotists.|Section 34-25A-7 - Duties of Board.

Section 34-25A-7Duties of board. The board shall perform all the following duties: (1) Establish and publish continuing education requirements for persons licensed in this chapter. (2) Examine for, approve, deny, revoke, suspend, reinstate, and renew licensure accreditation or registration of duly qualified applicants and develop, promulgate, and establish fines, penalties, and requirements for reinstatement of licensure, accreditation, or registration. (3) Receive applications, issue licenses, accreditations, or registrations to applicants who have met the requirements for licensure, accreditation, or registration, and deny licenses, accreditations, or registrations to applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications. (4) Hire administrative, clerical, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter and hire individuals licensed under this chapter to serve as examiners for any practical examinations required by the board either within the state classified service or not within it. (5) Promulgate and publish rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to administer this chapter. Any rule or regulation defining the scope of practice or permissible activities of a licensed orthotist, licensed prosthetist, or a licensed prosthetist/orthotist or a registered orthotic supplier shall be published jointly with the State Board of Medical Examiners. (6) Develop and promulgate requirements and establish fees for the licensure of mastectomy fitters, orthotic fitters, therapeutic shoe fitters, orthotic assistants, prosthetic assistants, or prosthetic/orthotic assistants. Such licenses shall be regulated and issued by the board. (7) Prepare and administer, or approve the preparation and administration of, examinations for applicants for licensure. (Act 2002-527, p. 1376, §7; Act 2006-159, p. 232, §3; Act 2006-302, p. 628, §1; Act 2009-300, p. 510, §1; Act 2011-553, p. 1022, §1; Act 2013-422, p. 1680, §2.)
AL Code § 34-25A-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25A - Prosthetists and Orthotists.|Section 34-25A-9 - Membership of Board.

Section 34-25A-9Membership of board. (a) Regarding the board created by Act 2009-300, initial appointments shall be staggered such that two members are appointed for one year, two members are appointed for two years, and two members appointed for three years and three members are appointed for four years. Thereafter all members shall be appointed for four-year terms. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified, provided, no member shall serve more than eight consecutive years or two consecutive terms, whichever is greater. This legislation shall not include their initial terms, and no hold-over term, under Section 34-25A-8(a), shall exceed 12 months. (b) Upon the expiration of the initial terms and all terms of office thereafter, the appointing authorities shall appoint successors for terms of four years each. A quorum shall consist of five members. (c) The board may employ an executive director and such other officers and employees it deems necessary, with or without regard to the state Merit System, and may set the salary and terms of employment for such officers and employees. (Act 2002-527, p. 1376, §9; Act 2009-300, p. 510, §1.)
AL Code § 34-25A-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25A - Prosthetists and Orthotists.|Section 34-25A-10 - Alabama State Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists Fund.

Section 34-25A-10Alabama State Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists Fund. There is established a separate special revenue trust fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Alabama State Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists Fund. All receipts and administrative fines collected by the board pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the fund and used only to implement and administer this chapter. The receipts shall be disbursed only by warrant of the state Comptroller, upon itemized vouchers approved by the executive director, if one is provided, otherwise by the chairperson of the board. Funds shall be withdrawn or expended pursuant to Sections 41-4-80 to 41-4-96, inclusive, and 41-19-1 to 41-19-12, inclusive, and only in amounts as stipulated in the general appropriations bill or other appropriations bills. (Act 2002-527, p. 1376, §10.)
AL Code § 34-25A-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25A - Prosthetists and Orthotists.|Section 34-25A-11 - Issuance of License or Registration; Renewal.

Section 34-25A-11Issuance of license or registration; renewal. (a) The board shall issue a license or registration to any person who meets the qualifications required by this chapter and who pays the respective fees fixed by the board. (b) Any person who is issued a license as an orthotic, prosthetic, or prosthetic/orthotic practitioner or orthotic assistant, prosthetic assistant, or prosthetic/orthotic assistant under this chapter may use the words licensed orthotist, licensed prosthetist, licensed prosthetist/orthotist, licensed orthotist assistant, licensed prosthetist assistant, or licensed prosthetist/orthotist assistant, or the letters "L.O.," "L.P.," "L.P.O.," "L.O.A.," "LPed," "L.P.A.," "L.P.O.A.," "L.M.F.," "L.O.F.," "C.M.F.," "L.C.M.F," or "L.T.S.F." in connection with his or her name to denote his or her licensure. Any person issued a license as an orthotic supplier under this chapter may use the words licensed orthotic supplier or the letters "R.O.S." in connection with his or her name to denote his or her registration. (c) A license or registration issued under this chapter shall be subject to annual or semiannual renewal as prescribed by rule or regulation duly promulgated and published by the board. (Act 2002-527, p. 1376, §11; Act 2013-422, p. 1680, §2.)
AL Code § 34-25A-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25A - Prosthetists and Orthotists.|Section 34-25A-12 - Fees.

Section 34-25A-12Fees. (a) The board shall promulgate rules and regulations for all licensure fees, registration fees, renewal fees, and accreditation fees. The application fee for licensure as an orthotist, prosthetist, orthotist assistant, prosthetist assistant, prosthetist/orthotist, or pedorthist shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) and the application fee for registration as an orthotic supplier shall not exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150). The application fee for accreditation shall not exceed three hundred fifty dollars ($350) per facility. The licensure fee shall not exceed nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per discipline per term of license. The accreditation fee shall not exceed nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per term for each accredited facility. Registration fees and renewal fees shall not exceed three hundred fifty dollars ($350) per term of registration or renewal, and all other associated assistant fees shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per term of license. (b) Maximum fees as defined in subsection (a) may be exceeded when a late renewal fee is authorized or imposed by the board. (c) The board may prescribe by rule that individuals who due to age or physical disability are unable to practice, who have retired from the practice, who are licensed in the state but are practicing out of state, or who are on temporary active duty with any of the Armed Forces of the United States shall be allowed to pay a renewal fee in an amount less than the amount paid by individuals in current practice. The amount shall be established by the board. (Act 2002-527, p. 1376, §12; Act 2003-275, p. 649, §1; Act 2006-302, p. 628, §1; Act 2009-300, p. 510, §1; Act 2011-553, p. 1022, §1.)
AL Code § 34-25A-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25A - Prosthetists and Orthotists.|Section 34-25A-13 - Violations.

Section 34-25A-13Violations. (a) Any person who practices prosthetics, orthotics, or pedorthics without first having obtained from the board a license, registration, or renewal thereof shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (b) The board may, in its own name, bring an action in circuit court for an injunction, and the court may enjoin any person from violating any provision of this chapter. (Act 2002-527, p. 1376, §13; Act 2009-300, p. 510, §1.)
AL Code § 34-25A-13.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25A - Prosthetists and Orthotists.|Section 34-25A-13.1 - Mastectomy Fitters.

Section 34-25A-13.1Mastectomy fitters. Nothing in this chapter shall authorize a mastectomy fitter to engage in the practice of medicine; to diagnose, treat, or cure any human disease, illness, ailment, infirmity, pain, or other medical conditions; to perform surgery of any type or description; or to prescribe any drug or medical device. (Act 2009-300, p. 510, §2.)
AL Code § 34-25A-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25A - Prosthetists and Orthotists.|Section 34-25A-14 - Applicability of Ethics Law; Sunset Law.

Section 34-25A-14Applicability of Ethics Law; Sunset Law.  (a) The members of the board and all employees of the board shall be subject to the State Ethics Law, Sections 36-25-1 to 36-25-30, inclusive. (b) The board shall be subject to the Alabama Sunset Law of 1981, and shall be classified as an enumerated agency pursuant to Section 41-20-3. The board shall automatically terminate on October 1, 2006, unless continued as therein provided and, if continued, the board shall be reviewed every four years thereafter. (Act 2002-527, p. 1376, §15.)
AL Code § 34-25B-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25B - Private Investigation.|Section 34-25B-1 - Short Title.

Section 34-25B-1Short title.  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Alabama Private Investigation Regulatory Act." (Act 2013-306, p. 1021, §1.)
AL Code § 34-25B-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25B - Private Investigation.|Section 34-25B-2 - Definitions.

Section 34-25B-2Definitions.  As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) FELONY. A criminal offense that is defined and punishable under the laws of this state, or an offense committed outside the State of Alabama, which if committed in this state, would constitute a felony under Alabama law; a crime in any other state or a crime against the United States which is designated as a felony; or an offense in any other state, territory, or country punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year. (2) PRIVATE INVESTIGATION. The compensated act of any individual or company engaging in the business of obtaining or furnishing information with reference to any of the following: a. A crime committed or threatened against the United States or any state or territory of the United States. b. The identity, habits, conduct, business, occupation, honesty, integrity, credibility, including, but not limited to, the credibility of a person giving testimony in a criminal or civil proceeding, knowledge, trustworthiness, efficiency, loyalty, activity, movement, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, acts, reputations, or character of any person. c. The location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property. d. The cause or responsibility for fires, losses, accidents, damages, or injuries to persons or to property. (3) PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR. a. A person who, for compensation, performs one or more of the private investigation services defined and regulated by this chapter. b. A person who, for consideration, advertises as providing or performing private investigation. The term does not include an informant who, on a one time or limited basis, as a result of a unique expertise, ability, or vocation, and who provides information or services while under the direction and control of a licensee of the board, that would otherwise be included in the definition of private investigation. c. A person who is engaged in private investigation as defined herein and who is licensed in accordance with this chapter. (Act 2013-306, p. 1021, §2.)
AL Code § 34-25B-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25B - Private Investigation.|Section 34-25B-3 - License Required; Criminal Background Check.

Section 34-25B-3License required; criminal background check.  No person shall practice private investigation or hold himself or herself out to the public as a private investigator or use any term, title, or abbreviation that expresses, infers, or implies that the person is licensed as a private investigator unless the person at the time holds a valid license to practice private investigation as provided in this chapter. All applicants shall pass a criminal background check based on criteria established pursuant to Section 34-25B-4. (Act 2013-306, p. 1021, §3.)
AL Code § 34-25B-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 25B - Private Investigation.|Section 34-25B-5 - Alabama Private Investigation Board - Quasi-Judicial Body; Liability of Members.

Section 34-25B-5Alabama Private Investigation Board - Quasi-judicial body; liability of members. (a) The board is declared to be a quasi-judicial body. Absent negligence, wantonness, recklessness, or deliberate misconduct, the members and the employees of the board are granted immunity from civil liability and may not be liable for damages when acting in the performance of their duties under this chapter. (b) Board members and employees shall be defended by the Attorney General in regard to any criminal or civil litigation filed against them based on the performance of their official duties under this chapter. (Act 2013-306, p. 1021, §5.)