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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 910 - ALABAMA UNDERGROUND DAMAGE PREVENTION AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE › Chapter 910-X-4 - DESIGNATED PENALTIES › Section 910-X-4-.02 - Liabilities Of Penalty Provisions

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(1) Enforcement actions do not affect any
			 civil remedies for personal injury or property damage or criminal sanctions
			 except as otherwise specifically provided for in
Code of Ala.
			 1975
, §
								37-15-1, et
			 seq.
(2) Evidence of findings of
			 fact, civil penalties or any of the actions or proceedings shall not be
			 admissible in any other civil causes of actions related to the excavation or
			 damage for which the penalty or fine was issued, however, these materials are
			 discoverable in civil actions arising from the facts herein. The Authority
			 decision shall not limit any person's right to purse any additional civil
			 remedy otherwise allowed by law.
(3) No civil penalty may be imposed against
			 an excavator or operator who violates any provisions of
Code of
			 Ala. 1975
, §
								37-15-1, et
			 seq., if the violation occurred while the excavator or operator was responding
			 to an emergency. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the civil penalty shall be
			 imposed if the violation was willful or malicious.
(4)
Code of Ala.
			 1975
, §
								37-15-1, et
			 seq., shall not be construed to limit any provision of law granting
			 governmental immunity to state or local entities or to impose any liability or
			 duty of care not otherwise imposed by law upon any state or local
			 entity.
(5) Any person who
			 willfully or maliciously removes or otherwise destroys a marking used by an
			 operator to mark the location of any underground facility, except in the
			 ordinary course of excavation, is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
Author:
Underground Damage Prevention
				  Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										37-15-10.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 910 - ALABAMA UNDERGROUND DAMAGE PREVENTION AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE › Chapter 910-X-4 - DESIGNATED PENALTIES › Section 910-X-4-.03 - Guidelines Of Application Of Penalties

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(1) The Executive Committee shall determine
			 and assess penalties according to
Code of Ala. 1975
,
			 §
								37-15-10, et
			 seq. In determining the penalty for a violation, the Executive Committee shall
			 consider the following:
(a) The degree of
			 non-compliance;
(b) The amount of
			 injury or damage caused;
(c) The
			 degree of threat to public safety;
(d) The degree of public inconvenience caused
			 as a result of the violation;
(e)
			 The number of past violations;
(f)
			 Mitigation of the penalty may be shown by "good faith" efforts of the violator
			 to have complied with the provisions of
Code of Ala.
			 1975
, §37-15, et seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 910 - ALABAMA UNDERGROUND DAMAGE PREVENTION AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE › Chapter 910-X-5 - UNDERGROUND DAMAGE PREVENTION FUND › Section 910-X-5-.01 - Collected Penalties

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(1) Monies
			 collected from assessed penalties will be deposited in the Underground Damage
			 Prevention Fund.
(2) Any monies
			 remaining in the Underground Damage Prevention Fund at the end of the fiscal
			 year shall not revert to the General Fund, but shall remain in the Underground
			 Damage Prevention Fund for the exclusive use of the Authority.
(3) The expenditures of monies in the
			 Underground Damage Prevention Fund shall be at the discretion of the Authority
			 Board to carry out its duties.
(4)
			 Excess funds shall be used to support public awareness programs, training and
			 education of excavators, operators, locators, and other persons to reduce the
			 number and severity of violations.
Author:
Underground Damage Prevention
				  Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										37-15-10(e).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 910 - ALABAMA UNDERGROUND DAMAGE PREVENTION AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE › Chapter 910-X-5 - UNDERGROUND DAMAGE PREVENTION FUND › Section 910-X-5-.02 - Payment Of Penalties

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Penalties and costs shall be paid to the Authority in any
				method adopted by the Authority. All penalties recovered shall be paid to the
				Underground Damage Prevention Fund. The Authority may bring an action against
				any person or entity to collect any fines, penalties or other monies owed to
				the Authority.
Author:
Underground Damage Prevention
				  Authority
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										37-15-10.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-1 - ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 920-X-1-.02 - The Department

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(1) The Department of Veterans Affairs is established pursuant to Title 31, Chapter 5,'
Code of Ala. 1975
. Title 38 of the United States Code creates federal benefits to which an eligible veteran, their dependents or survivors may be entitled. The primary function of the department is to provide assistance to all former, present, and future members of the Armed Forces of the United States and their dependents or survivors in formulating and processing claims for and securing such compensation, pension, hospitalization, education, burial, and other benefits or privileges to which said person(s) or any of them are or may become entitled under any federal or state law or regulation by reason of their service in the Armed Forces of the United States.
(2) The department operates under the supervision and control of the State Board of Veterans Affairs in accordance with these rules and regulations and the applicable provisions of the Alabama Code.
Author:
Was previously 920-X-1-.01, as per certification filed January 4, 2001; effective February 8, 2001.
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										31-5-3, 31-5-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-1 - ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 920-X-1-.03 - The State Service Commissioner

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The state service commissioner is appointed by the State Board of Veterans Affairs and serves a term of four years. The state service commissioner is the executive and administrative officer of the department, and shall have the power to issue administrative orders and directives to all officials and employees in the department. The commissioner appoints all assistant, district, county and assistant county service commissioners, with approval of the state board, and all clerical and stenographic personnel subject to the rules of the state merit system as approved by the State Personnel Board.
Author:
Was previously 920-X-1-.02, as per certification filed January 4, 2001; effective February 8, 2001.
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										31-5-6.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-1 - ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 920-X-1-.04 - General Description

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is comprised of the following offices or divisions:
(1) Office of the State Service Commissioner. The overall planning and coordinating administrative unit of the department.
(2) Agency Administrative Division. This division is made up of four sections: Personnel and Budgeting, Alabama G.
I. and Dependents Educational Benefits, Printing, Supply and Property, plus the Mail/File Room. This division is headed by an assistant state service commissioner who reports directly to the state service commissioner.
(a) The Personnel and Budgeting Section is responsible for the preparation and administration of all personnel actions and files; plus annual budgets, operations plans and fiscal expenditures.
(b) The Alabama G.
I. and Dependents Educational Benefits Section is responsible for the adjudication of claims and the awarding of up to 36 months of free books, tuition and instructional fees to qualified dependents and survivors of Alabama veterans while attending any state supported college, university or technical college. This section must also reimburse the state educational institutions providing benefits under this program.
(c) The Printing and Supply and Property Section is responsible for printing and reproduction, purchasing and distributing supplies and property accounting for the department.
(d) The Mail/File Room is responsible for the processing and distributing of all incoming and outgoing mail; plus maintaining central case records for Alabama veterans.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-1 - ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 920-X-1-.05 - Statutory Provisions And Delegation Of Authority

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The missions and duties of the department are carried out pursuant to statutory authority as set out in'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
								31-5-1,
et
seq
., and any provisions as enacted by the legislature with respect to the agency. The state service commissioner to whom functions are delegated in accordance with statutory authority shall, with regard to those functions, exercise all the jurisdiction conferred by law on the department.
Author:
Was previously 920-X-1-.04, as per certification filed January 4, 2001; effective February 8, 2001.
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										31-5-3(c), 31-5-6(b).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-1 - ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 920-X-1-.06 - Location Of Department Offices

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The headquarters of the Department of Veterans Affairs is located on the fourth floor (Suite 470) of the RSA Plaza, 770 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130. The Claims Division is located in at the VA Regional Office, 345 Perry Hill Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36109. County service offices are located throughout the state in office space provided by the respective counties.
Was previously 920-X-1-.05, as per certification filed January 4, 2001; effective February 8, 2001.
Author:
Clyde Marsh
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										31-5-13.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-1 - ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 920-X-1-.07 - Information

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(1) Any person desiring any information should contact the headquarters office.
(2) All records maintained by the department are public records open for inspection by any members of the public pursuant to'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								36-26-44, unless such records are specifically exempted by state or federal law.
Author:
Was previously 920-X-1-.06, as per certification filed January 4, 2001; effective February 8, 2001.
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										31-5-2(c).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-1 - ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 920-X-1-.08 - Applications And Requirements For Employment

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Applications for employment may be obtained from the personnel office in the headquarters, Department of Veterans Affairs, located at the address listed in 920-X-1-.05. All county service commissioners are appointed by the state service commissioner, subject to the approval of the State Board of Veterans Affairs, and shall be a resident of the county, and a qualified elector therein, and shall be a veteran who served on active duty in the military or naval forces of the United States for a period of 60 days or more in any war in which the U. S. shall have been engaged and shall have been honorably discharged therefrom. The state service commissioner shall, with approval of the State Board of Veterans Affairs, appoint any number of assistant state service commissioners as the state board deems necessary. Such appointees shall be residents of the state of Alabama, and shall be veterans who served on active duty for a period of 60 days or more in the military or naval forces of the United States in any war in which the United States shall have been engaged, and shall have been honorably discharged therefrom.
Author:
Was previously 920-X-1-.07, as per certification filed January 4, 2001; effective February 8, 2001.
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										31-5-8, 31-5-9.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-2 - EMPLOYMENT POLICIES › Section 920-X-2-.01 - General Work Rules

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The General Work Rules of the Alabama Board of Personnel, as amended, are hereby adopted by the Board of Veterans Affairs and shall apply to all officers and employees of the Department.
Author:
Frank Wilkes
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										31-5-3(c).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-2 - EMPLOYMENT POLICIES › Section 920-X-2-.02 - Appointment Of Personnel

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(1) The state service commissioner shall, subject to the approval of the Board of Veterans Affairs, appoint qualified individuals who meet the requirements of §§
								31-5-8 and 31-5-9 to serve as assistant state service commissioners, district service commissioners, county service commissioners and assistant county service commissioners. Persons appointed to fill these positions shall be considered "at will," unclassified state employees and will serve at the pleasure of the state service commissioner subject to the review of the Board of Veterans Affairs.
(2) The state service commissioner also shall appoint all clerical and support staff personnel employed by the Department, to include the Department headquarters and all county offices located throughout the State of Alabama, as authorized and in accordance with the Rules of the Alabama Personnel Board and the requirements of the state merit system.
Author:
Frank Wilkes
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										31-5-8, 31-5-9.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-2 - EMPLOYMENT POLICIES › Section 920-X-2-.03 - Temporary Appointments

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The state service commissioner shall have authority to make temporary appointments in all vacancies of assistant state service commissioners, district service commissioners, county service commissioners, and assistant county service commissioners. No temporary employee shall serve for a period of more than three (3) months, unless approved by the state board.
Author:
Renumbered only: was previously 920-X-2-.01, as per certification filed January 4, 2001; effective February 8, 2001.
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										31-5-2(c).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-2 - EMPLOYMENT POLICIES › Section 920-X-2-.04 - Reinstatements

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Any assistant state service commissioner, district service commissioner, county service commissioner or assistant county service commissioner, who leaves the department with a good record and requests reemployment in a similar or better position than that occupied when leaving the department, may be reinstated within one year without going through the competitive review.
Author:
Renumbered only: was previously 920-X-2-.02, as per certification filed January 4, 2001; effective February 8, 2001.
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										31-5-2(c).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-2 - EMPLOYMENT POLICIES › Section 920-X-2-.05 - Disciplinary Action And Separation From Services

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(1) The state service commissioner shall have authority to discipline, suspend or dismiss any classified employee of the State Department of Veterans Affairs for violation of the Department's general work rules, or for other sufficient cause, in accordance with the Rules of the Alabama Personnel Board.
(2) The state service commissioner shall have authority, subject to review by the Board of Veterans Affairs, to discipline, suspend or dismiss any unclassified employee of the Department for violation of the Department's general work rules, or for other sufficient cause. Upon receiving notice of a suspension or dismissal, the employee may, within 10 days of such notice, request a hearing before the Board of Veterans Affairs. A hearing may be granted in the sole discretion of the Board as determined by a majority vote of its members. The Board may reverse, alter or amend the decision of the state service commissioner by a majority vote.
Author:
Was previously 920-X-2-.03, as per certification filed January 4, 2001; effective February 8, 2001.
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										31-5-6, 8, 9.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-2 - EMPLOYMENT POLICIES › Section 920-X-2-.06 - Equal Employment Opportunity

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The affirmative action plan of the department relates to equal employment practices within the department. This plan prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in practices relating to hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, privileges, and other conditions of employment.
Author:
Frank Wilkes
Was previously 920-X-7-.01, as per certification filed January 4, 2001; effective February 8, 2001.
History:
Filed September 30, 1982.
Amended:
Filed October 31, 2000.
Statutory Authority:
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1972. Implemented per Act No. 763, Section 13, 1976 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-3 - POWER OF ATTORNEY › Section 920-X-3-.01 - Power Of Attorney

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It shall be the duty of every employee of the department initiating a claim to cause each claimant to execute a power of attorney (VA Form 23-22) designating the State Department of Veterans Affairs, or a service organization accredited by the United States Veterans Administration, according to the veteran's own preference. It shall be the duty of every employee of the department to inform each claimant of such organization without recommendation or disparagement.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										31-5-2(c).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-3 - POWER OF ATTORNEY › Section 920-X-3-.02 - Purpose And Obligation

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The execution of a POA is necessary to authorize a Department representative to provide "fair representation," counseling and assistance to an eligible claimant and ensure the claimant receives full due process under the law. The Department representative shall take no action inconsistent with the furtherance of the claimant's interest. All records and information obtained by the Department in relation to a veteran or claimant shall be considered "confidential" and maintained accordingly by the Department, unless otherwise required by law.
Author:
Frank Wilkes
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										31-5-2(c).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-3 - POWER OF ATTORNEY › Section 920-X-3-.03 - Revocation

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(1) The Department reserves the right to revoke a POA and withdraw from the representation of a claimant at any time for good cause, subject to review by the Board. The following listed events will be considered sufficient grounds for the Department's revocation of a claimant's POA. However, this is not to be construed as an exhaustive list as other valid reasons for the revocation of a POA may exist and will be considered by the Board upon recommendation of the state service commissioner.
(a) Providing false evidence or information to the Department or a service organization, altering or otherwise tampering with evidence presented in support of a claim;
(b) Use of abusive, derogatory or defamatory language toward a department official or employee by a claimant or potential claimant;
(c) Verbal threats, harassment, either by telephone or in person, or menacing physical behavior which cause, or are intended to cause, the intimidation of a department official or employee;
(d) Refusal to cooperate or establish an effective working relationship with a department official or employee;
(e) Repeated demands by a claimant that the Department, or its employees, assist in the pursuit of a claim which is contrary to established law or regulation, or which has no factual basis to support an award of benefits.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-4 - INTERNAL REPORTS OF AGENCY › Section 920-X-4-.01 - Internal Reports Of Agency

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(1) All assistant state service commissioners, county service commissioners, and other employees, shall submit daily, weekly and monthly reports of the activities of his work as required. Such reports are to be submitted to the state service commissioner in form, or on forms, to be prescribed by him, at times determined and designated by him.
(2) At each quarterly meeting the state service commissioner will submit in writing to the state board members a summary of all reports from county service commissioners showing number of powers of attorney assigned to each organization.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										31-5-2(c).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-5 - VETERANS ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY › Section 920-X-5-.01 - Veterans Organization Activity

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All county service commissioners may hold any appointive or elective office in any chartered veteran's organization in the state of Alabama, provided the duties of such office do not interfere with the duties of such county service commissioner, as determined by the state service commissioner.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										31-5-2(c).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-6 - PROHIBITED AGREEMENTS WITH VETERANS › Section 920-X-6-.01 - Prohibited Agreements With Veterans

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No commissioner or employee of the department shall enter into any agreement, understanding or professional tie with any veteran or any other person, firm or corporation, whereby such veteran is referred or directed or it is suggested a contract be made for the sale of any merchandise, service, or any other thing; except referrals may be made to other state, federal or community agencies rendering a service to veterans without cost.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
'
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										31-5-2(c).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 920 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS › Chapter 920-X-7 - VETERAN ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY › Section 920-X-7-.01 - Objectives Of Plan

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(Repealed).
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1972. Implemented per Act No. 763, Section 13, 1976 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.01 - Introduction

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(1) The Alabama
			 Veterinary Practice Act of the general statutes of Alabama establishes and
			 authorizes the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners hereafter
			 referred to as the Board.
(2) In
			 order to promote the public health, safety and welfare by safeguarding the
			 people of this state against unqualified or incompetent practitioners of
			 veterinary medicine and veterinary technology it is hereby declared that the
			 right to practice veterinary medicine and veterinary technology is a privilege
			 conferred by legislative grant to persons having the personal and professional
			 qualifications specified in the Alabama Practice Act and this Administrative
			 Code.
(3)
Definitions
- for the purposes of defining and clarifying the following terms in the
			 Administrative Code 930-X-l, the following definitions shall be ascribed by
			 this rule.
(a)
Licensed Veterinary
			 Technician.
Only LVT's that have been issued a certificate of
			 qualification by the ASBVME shall be allowed to use the title of LVT.
(b)
Veterinary Technician.
For
			 the purpose of clarification in the Administrative Code the term "veterinary
			 technician" shall be interpreted as "licensed veterinary technician".
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.02 - Organization

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The Board shall meet at least two times each year at a time and
				place fixed by the Board. Other meetings may be called by the president of the
				Board by giving notice as may be required by rule or by the vicepresident, if
				the president is disqualified. A majority of the Board shall constitute a
				quorum. At the last regularly scheduled meeting of the calendar year, the Board
				shall organize by electing a president and a vicepresident, and other such
				officers deemed necessary. The executive director shall serve as
				secretarytreasurer. Officers of the Board shall serve for terms of one year or
				until a successor is elected without limitation on the number of terms an
				officer may serve. The Board shall consist of eight members appointed by the
				Governor as provided for in the Alabama Veterinary Practice Act.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical
				Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, § 342-9-66.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.03 - Applicability Of The Administrative Code Of The Board

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The administrative code adopted and published by the Board and
				the Veterinary Practice Act shall be binding upon every individual holding a
				license from this Board and upon all partnerships, firms or corporations
				legally authorized to offer or to perform veterinary services in this state.
				This act is also binding upon all non-licensed individuals offering or engaged
				in the unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine in this state. All
				licensees of the Board are charged with having knowledge of existence of the
				Board's administrative code and shall be charged to be familiar with its
				provisions and to understand them.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary
				  Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-29-69.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.04 - Current Information Required By The Board

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Each licensee has a continuing responsibility of keeping the
				Board advised as to his or her proper and current mailing address. All changes
				of professional association or dissolution of a professional relationship
				should be reported promptly to the executive director together with the new
				status and addresses of the individuals or firms.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary
				  Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-29-69.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.05 - Forms

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Forms used by the Board and available from the Board office
				upon request include the following:
(a) Application for examination for
			 individual or temporary licenses as a veterinarian.
(b) Application for individual faculty or
			 temporary faculty licenses as a veterinarian.
(c) Application for controlled substance
			 registration for veterinary practice.
(d) Applications for renewal of individual
			 active, inactive and faculty licenses and premise permits to practice
			 veterinary medicine.
1. Annual Fee
			 Schedule.
2. Continuing Education
			 Reporting Form.
3. Disciplinary
			 Data Questionnaire
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.06 - Fees

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Fees needed for licensing and examinations, renewal of
				licensing and other services of the Board are payable in advance to the
				executive director of the Board. Current amounts will be indicated where
				practicable upon appropriate forms or schedules or made available by the Board
				upon request. The Board hereby adopts and establishes the following
				fees:
(1) Fees applying to
			 veterinarians:
(a) Application and examination
			 fee - $250.00 plus cost of national examinations.
(b) Annual renewal of active license fee -
			 $200.00.
(c) Penalty for late
			 renewal of license - $200.00.
(d)
			 Premise permit fee - $150.00.
(e)
			 Penalty for late renewal of premise permit -$150.00.
(f) New Premise Evaluation fee -
			 $200.00
(g) Premise evaluation
			 failure reevaluation fee -$150.00.
(h) Controlled substance fee -
			 $35.00.
(i) Reinstatement fee -
			 $275.00.
(j) Annual renewal of
			 inactive license fee - $100.00.
(k)
			 Penalty for late renewal of inactive license -$100.00.
(l) Reactivation Fee of Inactive License to
			 Active Status - $100.00.
(m) Annual
			 renewal of faculty license fee - $100.00.
(n) Penalty for late renewal of faculty
			 license -$100.00.
(o) Temporary
			 License -$100.00.
(p) Temporary
			 Faculty License -$100.00.
(q)
			 Verification of License Fee - $25.00.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.07 - Applications For Licensing

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(1) The
			 application for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of
			 Alabama shall be written and signed by the applicant and shall contain the
			 information set forth below and any other information as deemed necessary by
			 the Board:
(a) A current photograph of the
			 applicant.
(b) A copy of the
			 applicant's diploma from an AVMA accredited veterinary medical school or an
			 affidavit from the dean of such veterinary school certifying the applicant's
			 ability to graduate if he or she has not graduated at the time of
			 application.
(c) Certification by
			 the applicant that he or she has not been arrested nor indicted for or been
			 convicted, pleaded guilty or pleaded Nolo Contendere to either a felony or
			 misdemeanor (other than minor traffic violations), and in the event that the
			 applicant is unable to so certify, may need the applicant to explain in full or
			 provide further documentation.
(d)
			 Certification by the applicant that he or she has never had any license to
			 practice veterinary medicine revoked, suspended or denied and, in the event
			 that the applicant is unable to so certify, the Board may request or need full
			 explanation and documentation concerning such revocation, suspension or
			 denial.
(e) A list of and
			 verification of good standing of all veterinary licenses, which the applicant
			 currently holds or has held.
(f)
			 The score on any previous national examination or state examination, whether
			 the State of Alabama examinations or examinations from other states, previously
			 taken by the applicant as reported by the Interstate Reporting Service or
			 equivalent.
(g) A list of three
			 licensed veterinarians from any state for reference and letters of
			 recommendation furnished upon request of the Board, for the purpose of
			 determining the applicant's professional capabilities and ethical
			 standards.
(h) Certification by the
			 applicant that he or she has received, read and understands the Alabama
			 Veterinary Practice Act and the Administrative Code promulgated by the
			 Board.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.08 - Inactive License/Temporary License

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The Board may issue an inactive license to any veterinarian or
				licensed veterinary technician, providing the license is in good standing and
				the licensee meets all conditions and requirements for the otherwise active
				renewal of his or her license each year. This license is provided only to those
				who wish to maintain a license in Alabama but who are not currently practicing
				veterinary medicine in Alabama.
(1)
			 The inactive license holder shall not resume the practice of veterinary
			 medicine in Alabama until he or she has contacted the Board office for
			 activation of his or her license. Practicing veterinary medicine without
			 holding an active license is grounds for disciplinary action.
(2) Continuing education requirement is not
			 waived for inactive license holders and should be maintained in a file in the
			 event the licensee is audited by the Board.
(3) The fee for inactive license and late
			 renewal fee will be in accordance with Rule
			 930-X-1-.06.
(4) The board may issue a temporary license
			 to practice veterinary medicine to an unlicensed applicant providing the
			 applicant meets all conditions and requirements of the Veterinary Practice Act
			 relating to qualifications of applicants for license to practice veterinary
			 medicine. The temporary license fee shall be posted in fees
(930-X-1-.06) 
			 .
(5) The Board may issue
			 a temporary faculty license to practice at an Alabama college or school of
			 veterinary medicine to an unlicensed applicant providing the applicant meets
			 all conditions and requirements of the faculty license. The temporary license
			 fee shall be posted in fees
(930-X-1-.06) 
			 .
Author:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary
				  Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-29-71.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.09 - Examinations

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(1) The Alabama
			 State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners hereby adopts the examination
			 approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American
			 Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), hereafter referred to as the
			 North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (N.A.V.L.E.), and requires that
			 all applicants for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of
			 Alabama shall pass the N.A.V.L.E. or have passed the National Board Examination
			 and the Clinical Competency Test in addition to any and all state examinations
			 herein defined and such written examinations, oral examinations, or practical
			 demonstrations as the Board may request or require.
(2) A passing score on the N.A.V.L.E. or the
			 National Board Examination and the Clinical Competency Test shall be determined
			 by the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME) using a national
			 criterion referenced scoring technique using an Alabama converted scale score
			 of 70.
(3) Every applicant shall be
			 subjected to a written state examination on material found in the Alabama
			 Practice Act and the Administrative Code of the Board. A passing score on the
			 state written examination shall be deemed to be the correct answering of at
			 least seventy percent of the questions. A comprehensive oral or practical
			 examination may be given at the discretion of the Board.
(4) Examinations shall be conducted in such a
			 manner that the results shall be entirely fair and impartial. Should any
			 applicant fail the state written examination, he or she shall upon application
			 be re-examined at the next regular examination with payment of an additional
			 fee. Successful completion of the examinations shall, at the Board's
			 discretion, constitute admission to the practice of veterinary medicine
			 provided all other requirements for licensing are met. A maximum of three
			 retakes of the state written exam will be permitted.
(5) The state written examination may be
			 prepared, administered and graded by the members of the Alabama State Board of
			 Veterinary Medical Examiners or may be prepared, administered and graded in
			 whole or in part by any person, firm, corporation of other entity selected,
			 requested or designated to do so by the Alabama State Board of Veterinary
			 Medical Examiners.
(6) The state
			 examinations may be administered to applicants at any time deemed appropriate
			 by the Board.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary
				  Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-29-73.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.11 - Prescribing And Dispensing Drugs

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(1) A licensed veterinarian shall not
			 prescribe or dispense, deliver or order delivered:
(a) Any drug or medicinal agent carrying the
			 legend "Federal (USFDA) law restricts this drug to the use by or on the order
			 of a licensed veterinarian" to be administered to animals with which he or she
			 has not established a veterinary-client-patient relationship, or as defined by
			 the United States Food and Drug Administration.
(b) Any controlled substance as defined by
			 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration without first having established a
			 veterinary-client-patient relationship by having personally examined the
			 individual animal, herd or representative segment or consignment lot thereof
			 and determined that such controlled substance is therapeutically indicated
			 following said examination.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.12 - Continuing Education Requirements

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(1) For Veterinarians:
(a) Veterinarians are required to earn twenty
			 credit hours of continuing education each year before becoming eligible for
			 license renewal. Ten of the hours may be obtained online through completion of
			 RACE (Registry of Approved Continuing Education) approved courses.
(b) Veterinarians unable to earn credits
			 because of sickness or other justifiable reasons may, at the discretion of the
			 Board, be granted an extension of time to finish credit hours. The board may
			 require the hours to be completed at a later date. Requests for extension must
			 be made in writing to the Board before the renewal period of licensure. Failure
			 to make an extension request prior to the Board's last meeting of the year may
			 require a personal appearance before the Board to make such a request. The
			 board may, at its discretion, exempt requirements for continuing education in
			 exceptional circumstances.
(c) At
			 the Board's discretion, non-practicing veterinarians over seventy years old may
			 be exempted from the continuing education requirements.
(d) At the discretion of the Board, credit
			 hours may be earned as follows: One hour of credit for each hour of attendance
			 at an in-depth seminar such as seminars sponsored by the AVMA, the AAHA, AAVSB
			 CE Taskforce, State Association, various academies, schools of veterinary
			 medicine, and other State Veterinary Associations. The Board will require
			 twenty (20) hours per year in which a minimum of sixteen (16) hours must be in
			 the area of scientific programs approved by the Board. A maximum of four (4)
			 hours may be in the area of practice management programs that are approved by
			 the Board. All courses are subject to review by the Board.
(e) Each veterinarian must keep a record of
			 credit hours earned and proof of attendance of said hours. CE audits for
			 practicing licensed veterinarians will be conducted at the time of premises
			 evaluation. Each year he or she will be required to certify the number of
			 credit hours earned on a form provided by the Board. The form will be mailed to
			 each veterinarian at the time of annual renewal.
(f) New graduates do not have to comply with
			 this continuing education requirement until the next full calendar year after
			 licensure.
(g) The ASBVME may
			 periodically review national, regional, state, local, or online CE programs to
			 determine whether they meet the standard expected by the Board.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.13 - Controlled Substances

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(1) All
			 licensed veterinarians who handle controlled substances must register annually
			 with the State Board and get a state controlled substance number from the
			 Board. In addition,:
(a) Such number must be
			 on all of his or her written prescriptions.
(b) A controlled substance fee is due at the
			 time of the annual license renewal.
(c) Controlled substance violations will be
			 prosecuted as prescribed by law.
This Rule is promulgated by the State Board of Veterinary
				Medical Examiners pursuant to Alabama Act No. 699 and Alabama Act No. 1407, the
				Controlled Substances Act of 1976, as amended.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.14 - License Renewal

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(1) It
			 is the responsibility of each licensee to renew all licenses, permits and
			 registrations on or before December 31 of each year. Failure to renew on or
			 before December 31, shall prompt the Executive Director to send a final notice
			 of expiration by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known
			 address. An additional fee will be assessed to cover the certified mailing.
			 Late penalties will be assessed on January 1 and the license will be suspended
			 for non-renewal.
(2) The
			 application for renewal shall include the required renewal fee together with
			 current name and address of the applicant and such additional information as
			 may be requested by the Board. Practice after expiration and before renewal
			 shall be a violation of the Veterinary Practice Act and cause for suspension of
			 license.
(3) Licenses will remain
			 suspended until the receipt of all fees and penalties. Any applicant that has
			 not completed renewal forms or has not paid all applicable fees or penalties by
			 the date of the Board's first meeting of the New Year will be required to
			 appear before the Board for reinstatement pleas. Absolutely no practice can
			 occur until the license has been reinstated by the Board.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary
				  Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-29-75.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.15 - Types Of Discipline

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Misconduct as defined in Rule
				930-X-1-.10.
				may be grounds for:
(a) Revocation of
			 license.
(b) Suspension of license
			 for a fixed period.
(c) Public
			 censure.
(d) Private
			 reprimand.
(e) Private informed
			 admonition.
(f) An Administrative
			 Fine ranging from $250.00 to $1000.00 per violation.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical
				Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, § 342-9-69.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.17 - Investigations

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The Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and its
				staff shall have the right to conduct investigations of alleged professional
				misconduct of a licensee or any other individual who falls under the
				jurisdiction of this practice act. Upon the conclusion of an investigation, the
				Board or its authorized representatives with Board approval shall determine
				whether the matter warrants dismissal, with or without a private informed
				admonition, a private reprimand, public censure, or the filing of a formal
				complaint. The licensee or any other individual, who falls under the
				jurisdiction of this practice act, within fourteen days after being advised of
				the decision as to a proposed private reprimand or public censure, shall be
				entitled to demand that he or she be given the right to a hearing as provided
				herein.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary
				  Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-29-69.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.18 - Refusal of Complainant to Proceed, Compromise, Etc

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Neither unwillingness nor neglect of a complainant to sign a
				complaint or to prosecute a charge, nor settlement, nor compromise, nor
				restitution by or between the complainant and the licensee or any other
				individual, who falls under the jurisdiction of this practice act, shall
				necessarily abate disciplinary action.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary
				  Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-29-69.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.19 - Matters Involving Related Pending Civil Or Criminal Litigation

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Disciplinary proceedings shall not be deferred or abated
				because of substantial similarity to the material allegations of pending
				criminal or civil litigation, unless authorized by the Board, in its
				discretion, for good cause shown.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary
				  Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-29-68.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 930 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Chapter 930-X-1 - GENERAL RULES › Section 930-X-1-.20 - Filing And Service Of Formal Charges

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(1) Complaints in a disciplinary proceeding
			 shall be filed with the executive director of the Alabama State Board of
			 Veterinary Medical Examiners and served upon the licensee or any other
			 individual who falls under the jurisdiction of this practice act, by registered
			 or certified mail, return receipt requested, at his or her last known address;
			 and if service cannot be perfected by registered or certified mail, service may
			 then be perfected by the Board by publication once a week for three successive
			 weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of respondent's last
			 known residence.
(2) Service of any
			 other papers and notices required by these rules shall, unless otherwise
			 provided by these rules, be made in accordance with procedure for service in a
			 civil suit.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary
				  Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-29-79.