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AL Code § 34-8B-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-14 - Licensing of Current Court Reporters; Certified Shorthand Reporters.

Section 34-8B-14Licensing of current court reporters; certified shorthand reporters. (a) Any person who is engaged in the practice of court reporting on June 1, 2006, and who provides to the board an affidavit setting forth his or her past education and work experience as a court reporter and an affidavit of a judge for whom he or she has worked as an official court reporter or three licensed attorneys, unrelated by blood or marriage to the person and who have utilized the services of the court reporter, which attests to the court reporter's proficiency in court reporting, upon payment of a fee in an amount determined by the board, shall be licensed to practice as a court reporter. The deadline for receiving applications for grandfathering is December 31, 2012. (b) Any member in good standing of ACRA licensed as a certified shorthand reporter on June 1, 2006, upon payment of the licensure fee in an amount determined by the board, shall be automatically granted a license pursuant to this chapter and thereby may practice as a court reporter. (c) Members of ACRA who hold the certified shorthand reporter certification and do not apply for certification within one year of June 1, 2006, shall be required to take the certified court reporter examination in order to become a certified court reporter. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §14; Act 2012-493, p. 1438, §1.)
AL Code § 34-8B-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-15 - Temporary License.

Section 34-8B-15Temporary license. (a) Commencing on August 1, 2012, any person who is a graduate of a court reporting program may receive a temporary license to practice as a court reporter from the board. Application for the temporary graduate license shall be made to the board, on forms approved by the board, and the payment of a fee in an amount determined by the board. The temporary license shall be valid for 18 months from the date of issuance. (b) In the event that a temporary license expires without the temporary licensee having passed the examination for full licensure, court reporting services by the temporary licensee shall cease and desist immediately upon the expiration of the temporary license, and the board may not be held liable for lost income to the temporary licensee or to the court reporting firm. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §15; Act 2010-554, p. 1120, §3; Act 2012-493, p. 1438, §1.)
AL Code § 34-8B-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-16 - Inactive Status.

Section 34-8B-16Inactive status. The board shall establish an inactive status for persons who are not actively engaged in the practice of court reporting. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §16.)
AL Code § 34-8B-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-17 - Disposition of Funds; Collection of Fees.

Section 34-8B-17Disposition of funds; collection of fees. All moneys collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the Board of Court Reporting Fund. All expenses incurred by the board in implementing and administering this chapter shall be paid out of the fund provided that the expenses of the board shall not be in excess of the moneys in the fund. The board may charge and collect the following fees which shall be deposited into the fund: (1) An application fee for any temporary or regular license. (2) An examination fee. (3) A renewal fee for any temporary or regular license. (4) A reinstatement fee for any application for reinstatement of a temporary or regular license which has been placed on inactive status, revoked or suspended. (5) A fee for the renewal of a license after the due date which shall be increased 20 percent for each month or fraction thereof that payment is delayed, unless the delay is caused by conditions resulting from additional requirements imposed by the board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, delinquency of more than 60 days shall result in revocation of licensure. (6) A change of information fee. (7) Necessary administrative fees including, but not limited to, reasonable costs for copying, labels, and lists. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §17; Act 2012-493, p. 1438, §1.)
AL Code § 34-8B-18 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 8B - Court Reporters.|Section 34-8B-18 - Sunset Provision.

Section 34-8B-18Sunset provision. The board shall be an enumerated board pursuant to Sections 41-20-1 to 41-20-16, inclusive. The board is subject to the provisions of the Alabama Sunset Law of 1981. The board shall automatically terminate on September 30, 2008, and every four years thereafter, unless a bill is passed that the board be continued, modified, or reestablished. (Act 2006-200, p. 289, §18.)
AL Code § 34-10-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 10 - Employment Agencies.|Section 34-10-1 - License Required; Qualifications of License Applicant.

Section 34-10-1License required; qualifications of license applicant. (a) No person shall open, operate, or maintain a private employment agency in the State of Alabama without first procuring a license from the Commissioner of the State Department of Revenue of Alabama. Any person who shall open or conduct any such agency without first procuring a license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. (b) Every applicant for a license shall have been a resident of the state of Alabama for at least two years immediately preceding the filing of such application and shall have had at least two years' experience as a placement counsellor. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply, however, to persons or corporations now licensed in Alabama. (Acts 1965, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 224, p. 304, §1.)
AL Code § 34-10-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 10 - Employment Agencies.|Section 34-10-2 - Application for License.

Section 34-10-2Application for license. (a) Every applicant for a license shall file with the Commissioner of Revenue a written application stating the name and address of the applicant, the street and number of the building in which the employment agency is to be conducted, the name of the person who is to be responsible for the general management of the office, the names and addresses of those financially interested therein, and the name under which the business of the office is to be carried on. The applicant shall also state on the application whether or not he or she is at the time of making application, or has at any previous time, been engaged or interested in the business of conducting an employment agency either in this state or any other state; and, if now or at any previous time engaged or interested in the business of conducting an employment agency, he or she shall state the name and address of the employment agency and the dates he or she was engaged or interested in the agency; or, if employed by any employment agency now or at any previous time, the applicant for a license shall state the name and address of the agency, the name of the person conducting the agency, the dates employed, and in what capacity. (b) All applicants shall clearly state if they have operated in this state or any other state within the period of the last 15 years, and if so, under what authority, and if ever cited for cause, give final disposition of the breach of law or regulations. If the applicant is found guilty of perjury after issuance of a license by the State of Alabama, revocation of license shall be immediate. (c) The applicant shall give as reference the names and addresses of at least three persons of reputed business or professional integrity. If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall state the names and addresses of the officers and directors of said corporation and shall be signed and sworn to by the president and treasurer thereof. If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall state the names and addresses of all partners therein and shall be signed and sworn to by all of them. The application shall be duly sworn to before an officer authorized to take oaths. (Acts 1965, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 224, p. 304, §2.)
AL Code § 34-10-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 10 - Employment Agencies.|Section 34-10-3 - Contents of License; Substitution of Names of Persons Charged With General Management; Expiration of License; Application for Renewal.

Section 34-10-3Contents of license; substitution of names of persons charged with general management; expiration of license; application for renewal. (a) There shall appear on the license the name of the licensee, the location of the office where the employment agency is to be conducted, the name of the person who is to be charged with the general management, and the name under which the employment agency is to be carried on. (b) The license shall be numbered and dated. (c) In the event the services of the person charged with the general management of the employment agency terminates within the license year, the licensee shall so advise the Commissioner of Revenue, and the name of the person taking over the management shall be substituted on the license for the name of the person whose services have terminated, so that at all times the name of the person charged with the general management of the employment agency shall be known to the State Department of Revenue and shall appear on the license. (d) Every license shall remain in force for 12 months next after its issuance, unless sooner surrendered, suspended, or revoked. (e) Application for the renewal of a license shall be made to the Commissioner of Revenue at least 10 days prior to the expiration of the license. (Acts 1965, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 224, p. 304, §3.)
AL Code § 34-10-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 10 - Employment Agencies.|Section 34-10-4 - License Not Transferable; Admission of Partners or Changes in Corporation.

Section 34-10-4License not transferable; admission of partners or changes in corporation. No license granted under the terms of this chapter shall be transferable, but an employment agency may, with the approval of the Commissioner of Revenue, at any time, incorporate or admit a partner or partners to the business or profession or make changes in a corporation, but no employment agency shall permit any person not mentioned in the application for a license to become connected with the employment agency, as a partner or as an officer of a corporation, unless the written consent of the Commissioner of Revenue shall first be obtained. Such consent may be withheld only for a reason for which an original application for a license might have been rejected, if the person or persons in question had been mentioned therein. (Acts 1965, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 224, p. 304, §4.)
AL Code § 34-10-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 10 - Employment Agencies.|Section 34-10-5 - Annual License Fee.

Section 34-10-5Annual license fee. Every applicant for a license under this chapter shall pay an annual license fee of $50 upon issuance or renewal of the license, beginning on or before October 1, 1965, and annually thereafter. (Acts 1965, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 224, p. 304, §5.)
AL Code § 34-13A-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 13A - Alabama Genetic Counselor Act.|Section 34-13A-1 - Short Title.

Section 34-13A-1Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Genetic Counselor Act. (Act 2019-224, §1.)
AL Code § 34-13A-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 13A - Alabama Genetic Counselor Act.|Section 34-13A-3 - State Board of Genetic Counseling.

Section 34-13A-3State Board of Genetic Counseling. (a) The State Board of Genetic Counseling is created to implement and administer this chapter. (b) The membership of the board shall consist of all of the following: (1) One individual appointed by the Department of Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. (2) Four individuals who practice genetic counseling in Alabama and who hold a master's degree or doctoral degree in genetic counseling from an ACGC or ABMGG accredited training program, or an equivalent program approved by the ACGC or the ABMGG, appointed by the Governor. (3) One physician appointed by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. (4) One physician appointed by the State Board of Medical Examiners. (5) One physician who specializes in pediatric genetics appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. (6) One physician appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (c) Board members appointed by the Governor shall serve for terms of two years and, upon the expiration of a term, may continue to serve until replaced or reappointed. All other board members shall serve until they are replaced by their respective appointing authority. (d) The board shall annually elect from its membership a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. (e) The appointing authorities shall coordinate their appointments so that diversity of gender, race, and geographical areas is reflective of the makeup of this state. (f) Unless acting unreasonably or in bad faith, no member of the board shall be civilly liable for acting within the scope of his or her duties as a board member. (g) Members of the board shall serve without compensation but, to the extent funds are available, may receive the same per diem and travel allowance as state employees. (Act 2019-224, §3.)
AL Code § 34-13A-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 13A - Alabama Genetic Counselor Act.|Section 34-13A-4 - License - Qualifications and Issuance; Temporary License.

Section 34-13A-4License - Qualifications and issuance; temporary license. (a) The board may issue a license to practice genetic counseling to any individual who satisfies all of the following qualifications: (1) Is at least 21 years of age. (2) Has applied in writing to the board in a form and substance that is satisfactory to the board. (3) Has not engaged in conduct or activities that would constitute grounds for discipline under this chapter. (4) Has successfully completed either of the following: a. A master's degree in genetic counseling from an ACGC or ABMGG accredited training program, or an equivalent program approved by the ACGC or the ABMGG. b. A doctoral degree and an ABMGG accredited medical genetics training program, or an equivalent program approved by the ABMGG. (5) Has successfully completed an examination for licensure, as approved by the board. (6) Has paid fees established by board rule. (7) Has satisfied the requirements for certification established by the ABGC or its successor, or the ABMGG or its successor, if required by board rule. (8) Has satisfied any additional requirements for licensure established by board rule. (b) The board may issue a temporary license to practice genetic counseling to any individual who has made application to the board, has submitted evidence to the board of admission to examination for licensure, and has satisfied all other requirements or conditions for licensure as provided in this section and by board rule, except for the examination requirement. A temporary license shall be valid for no more than one year. The holder of a temporary license shall practice only under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit an applicant from reapplying for a temporary license if he or she otherwise satisfies the qualifications of this subsection. (Act 2019-224, §4.)
AL Code § 34-13A-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 13A - Alabama Genetic Counselor Act.|Section 34-13A-5 - License - Duration and Renewal; Restoration of License; Inactive Status.

Section 34-13A-5License - Duration and renewal; restoration of license; inactive status. (a) A license issued by the board pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for no more than two years, unless otherwise specified by this chapter or board rule, and shall be renewable on a renewal date established by board rule. (b) An individual who holds an expired license, or a license on inactive status, may have the license restored by doing all of the following: (1) Making application to the board. (2) Submitting proof acceptable to the board of his or her fitness to have the license restored including, but not limited to, sworn evidence certifying his or her active practice in another jurisdiction that is satisfactory to the board. (3) Paying the required restoration fees as established by board rule. (c) If an individual has not maintained an active practice in another jurisdiction that is satisfactory to the board pursuant to subdivision (2) of subsection (b), the board, pursuant to an evaluation program established by rule, shall determine the fitness of an individual to resume active status and may require the individual to complete a period of evaluated clinical experience and successful completion of an examination for licensure. (d) A licensee may elect to place his or her license on inactive status by notifying the board, in writing, on a form prescribed by board rule. An inactive licensee may not practice genetic counseling in this state and shall be excused from the payment of renewal fees until he or she notifies the board of his or her desire to resume active status. An individual requesting restoration to active status shall pay the current renewal fee and shall satisfy the requirements of subsection (b). (Act 2019-224, §5.)
AL Code § 34-13A-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 13A - Alabama Genetic Counselor Act.|Section 34-13A-6 - Prohibited Activities; Violations.

Section 34-13A-6Prohibited activities; violations. (a) After the board establishes the genetic counseling licensing program as provided in this chapter, an individual who does not hold a valid license issued by the board may not do any of the following: (1) Engage in the practice of genetic counseling in this state. (2) Hold himself or herself out as a genetic counselor. (3) Use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, any of the following terms: a. Genetic counselor. b. Licensed genetic counselor. c. Gene counselor. d. Genetic consultant. e. Genetic associate. f. Any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying the individual holds a genetic counseling license. (b) Any individual who violates this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (Act 2019-224, §6.)
AL Code § 34-13A-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 13A - Alabama Genetic Counselor Act.|Section 34-13A-7 - Powers and Duties of Board.

Section 34-13A-7Powers and duties of board. The board may do all of the following: (1) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure. (2) Consistent with the laws of this state, adopt and revise rules as necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer this chapter. (3) Examine for, approve, issue, deny, revoke, suspend, sanction, and renew the license of any applicant or genetic counselor, as applicable, pursuant to this chapter and conduct hearings in connection with those actions. (4) Conduct hearings on complaints concerning violations of this chapter, and any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, and cause the prosecution and enjoinder of any violation. (5) Establish licensure, application, examination, certification, and other administrative fees as necessary. (6) Establish continuing education requirements. (7) Impose administrative fines, not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation, for a violation of this chapter, a board rule, or a condition of a license. (8) Accept grants from foundations, individuals, and institutions to further the purposes of the board. (9) To the extent funding is available, employ a director and additional staff as necessary for the proper performance of the duties of the board. (Act 2019-224, §7.)
AL Code § 34-13A-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 13A - Alabama Genetic Counselor Act.|Section 34-13A-8 - Exemptions.

Section 34-13A-8Exemptions. 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. (Act 2019-224, §8.)
AL Code § 34-13A-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 13A - Alabama Genetic Counselor Act.|Section 34-13A-9 - Genetic Counselors Not Authorized to Practice Medicine.

Section 34-13A-9Genetic counselors not authorized to practice medicine. Nothing in this chapter may be construed as authorizing a genetic counselor to practice medicine. (Act 2019-224, §9.)
AL Code § 34-13A-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 13A - Alabama Genetic Counselor Act.|Section 34-13A-10 - Genetic Counseling Fund.

Section 34-13A-10Genetic Counseling Fund. There is established in the State Treasury a separate special revenue trust fund known as the Genetic Counseling Fund. All receipts collected by the board pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the fund and shall be used only to implement this chapter. The receipts shall be disbursed only by warrant of the Comptroller upon the State Treasury, upon itemized vouchers approved by the executive director, or the board if no executive director is employed. No funds may be withdrawn or expended except as budgeted and allotted according to Sections 41-4-80 to 41-4-96, inclusive, and Sections 41-19-1 to 41-19-12, inclusive, and only in amounts as stipulated in the general appropriations bill or other appropriations bills. (Act 2019-224, §10.)
AL Code § 34-13A-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 13A - Alabama Genetic Counselor Act.|Section 34-13A-11 - Sunset Provision.

Section 34-13A-11Sunset provision. The Alabama Board of Genetic Counseling shall be subject to the Alabama Sunset Law, Chapter 20 of 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. (Act 2019-224, §11.)