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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-4 - MISCELLANEOUS › Section 270-X-4-.07 - Registered Limited Liability Partnerships

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(1) This rule is promulgated pursuant to the
					Alabama Limited Liability Partnership Act,
Code of Ala.
					1975
, §10-A-5-8.01. This rule is applicable to professional
					registered limited liability partnerships formed for the purpose of rendering
					dental professional services by dentists licensed to practice dentistry in the
					State of Alabama.
(2) Any dentist
					licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Alabama who desire to render
					dental professional services as a professional registered limited liability
					partnership shall comply with the provisions of
Code of Ala.
					1975
, §10-A-5-8.01 and this Rule.
(3) The names of professional registered
					limited liability partnerships formed by dentists shall be governed by the
					provisions of
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								10A-1-5.06.
					If the names of the professional registered limited liability partnership
					utilizes the name or names of the dentists who are partners or employees of the
					professional registered limited liability partnership, then such name shall
					include the designation "D.M.D." or "D.D.S." whichever is appropriate. In
					addition, the following requirements shall be applicable to professional
					registered limited liability partnership.
(a)
					Practicing dentists forming or who formed a professional registered limited
					liability partnership may practice under a name other than the one(s) of the
					participating dentist(s) only if the following requirements are met:
1. That the name of the participating
					dentist(s) shall appear following or beneath the name selected.
2. That the name so selected should not
					suggest a non-profit or charitable activity or be false, fraudulent, misleading
					or deceptive.
3. That the name of
					the dentist(s) and the words "Registered Limited Liability Partnership" or the
					abbreviation "L.L.P.", as required by
Code of Ala.
					1975
, §
										10A-1-5.07 shall be displayed with similar prominence as the name so selected.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-4 - MISCELLANEOUS › Section 270-X-4-.08 - Advertising

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(1) A dentist shall
					not make or cause to be made a false communication about the dentist or the
					dentist's services. A communication is false if it contains a material
					misrepresentation of fact or law.
(2) A communication is defined as information
					in any manner or medium designed or intended to attract public attention to the
					dentist or his/her practice and shall include any "advertisement" as that term
					is defined in
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								34-9-19.
(3) Any/all advertisements for a dental
					practice/organization must include at least one dentist's name (working within
					the practice/organization) and/or the practice/organization name.
Author:
James S. Ward
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										34-9-19(j),
							34-9-43(1).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-4 - MISCELLANEOUS › Section 270-X-4-.09 - Criteria And Fees For Mobile Dental Facilities Of Portable Dental Operations

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(1)
					All applications for a Certificate of Registration to operate a mobile dental
					facility or portable dental operation must be complete and comply with all the
					requirements of
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								34-9-6.1.
					The required initial application or renewal will not be acted upon if not fully
					completed. The initial application or any renewal must be forms approved by the
					Board.
(2) No initial Certification
					of Registration to operate a mobile dental facility or portable dental
					operation shall be issued until there has been an inspection by the Board or
					its authorized representative. If there is a determination as a result of the
					inspection that the application will not be granted, a list of the deficiencies
					noted shall be provided to the applicant within ten (10) days from the date of
					the inspection. If the applicant desires another inspection, a request must be
					made in writing to the Board.
(3)
					No Certificate of Registration or renewal thereof shall be issued until the
					required fee is paid.
(4) The fee
					for the initial Certificate of Registration and the required inspection shall
					be an amount to be determined by the Board. In the event of an unsuccessful
					inspection, the applicant will be required to submit an additional amount to be
					determined by the Board for re-inspection.
(5) The fee for renewal of the Certificate of
					Registration shall be an amount to be determined by the Board.
(6) Any and all Mobile Dental
					Facilities/Portable Dental Operations must comply with applicable provisions of
					the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Author:
James S. Ward
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§34-9-6.01,
							34-9-16,
							34-9-43(10).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-4 - MISCELLANEOUS › Section 270-X-4-.10 - Registration Of A 501(c)(3) Dental Clinic

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(1) Every 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity that
					operates one or more dental clinics must register with the Board.
Registration shall consist of completing the registration form
						for each clinic operated by the 501(c)(3) entity. The information required on
						the registration form shall be the following:
(a) Name, address, phone number and after
					hours contact information of the 501(c)(3) entity.
(b) The name and contact information of the
					Chief of Dental Services of the 501(c)(3) entity if the 501(c)(3) entity is
					operating multiple clinics.
(c)
					Name, address, phone number and after hours contact information for each clinic
					operated by the 501(c)(3) entity.
(d) A list of all licensed dentists and
					hygienists that work for the 501(c)(3) entity. All licensees must have all
					applicable licenses and registrations as required by this chapter. Any changes
					to the employment/volunteer status of these licensees must be reported to the
					Board within thirty (30) days.
(e)
					A copy of the Articles of Incorporation of the 501(c)(3) entity.
(f) A valid copy of the IRS Determination
					Letter of the 501(c)(3) entity.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-4 - MISCELLANEOUS › Section 270-X-4-.11 - Licenses For Qualified Military Servicemembers And Their Spousess

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(1)
General
. This Rule implements the
			 requirements of Section 19 of Public Law No. 117-333,  50 U.S.C. §
									4025A,
			 commonly known as "The Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act." In accordance
			 with the Act, a Service-Connected Practitioner who holds a license to practice
			 dentistry or dental hygiene in a state other than Alabama will be granted a
			 license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in Alabama, subject to the
			 conditions and procedures set forth in this Rule.
(2)
Definitions
. As used in this Rule:
(a) "Active Practice" shall have the meaning
			 set forth in Rule 270-X-5-.11.
(b)
			 "Service-Connected Practitioner" means a servicemember as defined in  50 U.S.C. §
										3911(a), and the spouse of the servicemember.
(c) "Military Orders" means a Permanent
			 Change of Station (PCS) order, or an equivalent order issued by a military
			 authority that requires the Service-Connected Practitioner to change his or her
			 residency.
(d) "Qualifying License"
			 means a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene issued by the
			 applicable licensing authority of any of the United States other than the State
			 of Alabama, or the District of Columbia.
(e) "Good Standing" means that the license
			 referred to is active and is not suspended, revoked, surrendered, restricted,
			 conditioned, under probation, or otherwise in a status that in any manner
			 restricts the activities of the licensee under the authority of the
			 license.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-4 - MISCELLANEOUS › Section 270-X-4-.12 - Waiver Of Annual Registration Fees When Retired Due To Age Or Physical Disability

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(1)
General
. The board shall waive the annual registration
			 fees assessed pursuant to Ala. Code §
								34-9-15 for any dentist or dental
			 hygienist who has retired from professional practice due to age or physical
			 disability. In order to qualify for the annual registration fee waiver, the
			 dentist or dental hygienist must be "retired," and the dentist's or dental
			 hygienist's retirement must be due to either "age" or "physical disability."
			 This Rule formalizes the procedures and standards that the board will apply in
			 implementing this statutory requirement.
(2)
Definitions
. As
			 used in this rule:
(a) "Retired" means that
			 the dentist or dental hygienist does not practice dentistry or dental hygiene
			 for compensation. The practice of dentistry or dental hygiene for compensation
			 to a de minimis degree will be disregarded for purposes of this
			 definition.
(b) "Age" means that
			 the dentist or dental hygienist has attained the age of 65 years by October 1
			 of the license renewal year for which the fee waiver is requested.
(c) "Physical disability" means a documented
			 malady or disease, reasonably permanent in nature, that causes the licensee to
			 be unable to practice dentistry or dental hygiene for more than 10 hours per
			 week.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-4 - MISCELLANEOUS › Section 270-X-4-.13 - The Alabama Dental Professionals Wellness Committee

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(1) Creation of the Alabama Dental
			 Professionals Wellness Committee. To promote the early identification,
			 treatment, and rehabilitation of any licensee who may be impaired, there is
			 hereby established the Alabama Dental Professionals Wellness Committee. The
			 Committee shall be comprised of not less than three (3) nor more than fifteen
			 (15) members, all of whom shall be appointed by the Board as provided in this
			 Rule. If the Board contracts with a nonprofit corporation to carry out the
			 functions and duties of the Committee, then the Committee shall constitute the
			 board of directors of such nonprofit corporation.
(2) Qualifications of Committee Members.
(a) All members of the Committee must:
1. Hold an active and unrestricted license to
			 practice dentistry in the State of Alabama;
2. Reside full-time in the State of Alabama;
			 and
3. Be engaged in the active
			 practice of dentistry in the State of Alabama.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.01 - Description Of Organization Of Board Of Dental Examiners Of Alabama

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(1) The Board of
					Dental Examiners of Alabama is a legislatively created board established
					pursuant to
Code of Ala 1975
, §
								34-9-1,
et seq.
(2) A description of the Board and its
					general course or method of its operations are found in
Code of Ala
					1975
, §
								34-9-1
et seq.
, and include as its main operations:
(a) The enforcement of
Code of
					Ala 1975
, §
									34-9-1,
et seq.
(b) The processing and determining the
					eligibility of applicants for dental/dental hygiene examinations.
(c) The conducting of these examinations and
					conducting hearings for the purpose of imposing those disciplinary penalties
					against dentists/dental hygienists set forth and outlined in
Code
					of Ala 1975
, §
									34-9-18(b),
					for a violation of the provisions of
Code of Ala 1975
,
					§
									34-9-1,
et seq
., including but not limited to
Code
					of Ala 1975
, §
									34-9-18.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.02 - Procedure For Requesting Adoption, Amendment Or Repeal Of Rule And Submission

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Pursuant to
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								41-22-8,
						any person [as defined by
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								41-22-3(6)]   who wishes to request the adoption, amendment or repeal of any rule of the
						Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama shall be required to comply with the
						following:
(1) All requests shall be
					in writing and shall be sent to the secretary-treasurer of the Board of Dental
					Examiners of Alabama by registered mail with return receipt
					requested.
(2) If the request is
					submitted on behalf of a person who is an individual, it shall include the
					name, business and residence address, business and residence telephone
					number.
(3) If the request is
					submitted on behalf of an entity, it shall include the name, address and
					telephone number of the said entity, and the name and title or position of the
					individual signing the request.
(4)
					The request shall identify with particularity the rule to be amended or
					repealed.
(5) The request shall
					explain in detail the reasons for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any
					rule and shall set forth in detail the portion of the rule desired to be
					amended and shall set forth in detail the substance of any proposed amendment
					or new rule.
(6) The request shall
					state in detail how the person/entity is affected by the present rule and how
					they will be affected by the amendment or repeal of the existing rule or by the
					adoption of a new rule.
(7) At the
					discretion of the Board, the request shall either be considered and disposed of
					at a meeting of the entire Board or may be assigned to any member or members of
					the Board for consideration and disposition.
(8) Within sixty (60) days after receipt of
					the request by the Board the person/entity who made the request shall be
					notified in writing that the Board has denied the request on the merits,
					stating its reasons for the denial, or shall be notified that the Board will
					initiate rulemaking procedures in accordance with
Code of Ala.
					1975
, §
								41-22-5.
(9) If the request does not meet the
					requirements set out above, the request shall be returned and the person/entity
					shall be notified in writing of this failure and shall further be notified of
					their right to resubmit the request.
Author:
James S. Ward
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										34-9-43,
							41-22-8.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.03 - Administrative Determinations And Declaratory Rulings Of The Board

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Pursuant to
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								41-22-11,
						any person [as defined by
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								41-22-3(6)]   who wishes to petition the Board for a declaratory ruling with respect to the
						validity of a Board rule or with respect to the applicability to any person,
						property or state of facts of any rule of the Board or statute enforceable by
						the Board, or with respect to the means and scope of any order of the Board,
						shall comply with the following:
(1)
					All petitions shall be in writing and shall be sent to the secretary-treasurer
					of the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama by registered mail with return
					receipt requested and shall specifically state that it is a "request for a
					declaratory ruling."
(2) The
					petition shall state with particularity facts sufficient to show the
					person/entity seeking relief is substantially affected by the rule and shall
					also state sufficient facts to permit the Board to make a valid
					determination.
(3) The petition
					shall state with particularity facts sufficient to show the person/entity
					seeking relief is substantially affected by the rule and shall also state
					sufficient facts to permit the Board to make a valid determination.
(4) Provided that the petition or the matters
					stated therein arise from an actual question or controversy, the petition shall
					then request that the Board do one or more of the following:
1. Issue a declaratory ruling with respect to
					the validity of one of the Board's rules; or
2. Issue a declaratory ruling with respect to
					the applicability to any person/entity, property or state of facts of any rule
					of the Board or statute enforceable by the Board; or
3. Issue a declaratory ruling with respect to
					the meaning and scope of any order of the Board.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.04 - Rule-Making Proceedings (Repealed)

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Author:
James S. Ward
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-9-43, 41-22-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.05 - Disciplinary Hearings For Dentists And Dental Hygienists

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(1) Conduct of Hearing.
(a) Hearing Examiner. The Board may in its
					discretion appoint some person to act as hearing examiner at disciplinary
					hearings. In the event a hearing examiner is appointed, he/she shall preside at
					the hearing and shall rule on all questions of evidence and procedure,
					notwithstanding any other provisions of these rules to the contrary.
(b) The procedure and format of a hearing
					shall be the same as that utilized in non-jury civil cases in the circuit
					courts of this state. Additionally, the Board shall be allowed the right to
					examine any witnesses called by either party.
(c) Order. The Board shall issue an order
					within thirty (30) days of the date of the final hearing, which shall include
					findings of fact, official notice taken, and conclusions of law, separately
					stated. The final order shall either be personally delivered or mailed by
					certified mail, return receipt requested, to each party or to his/her attorney
					of record.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.06 - Complaints

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(1) The Board shall
					investigate complaints of alleged violations of the provisions of
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								34-9-1
et seq
. or of the drug or controlled substances laws
					by persons licensed pursuant to the provisions of
Code of Ala.
					1975
, §
								34-9-1,
et
seq
., following the
					complaint protocol approved by the Board vote and kept on file at the Board
					offices and effective at the time the complaint is received.
(2) In carrying out its investigations, the
					Board shall have the power to issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of
					witnesses and the production of all necessary papers, books, records,
					documentary evidence and materials as set forth in
Code of Ala.
					1975
, §
								34-9-46.
(3) At any time during the course of an
					investigation, the Board may, within its discretion, issue a Letter of Concern
					to the licensee who is the subject of the investigation. A Letter of Concern
					shall consist of a private, confident, written communication from the Board to
					the licensee, the contents of which shall be specified by the Board. A Letter
					of Concern shall not be considered a disciplinary action and is not intended to
					communicate a finding on the part of the Board that a licensee to whom the
					Letter of Concern is directed will be charged with or has been found guilty of
					wrong doing. The purpose of the Letter of Concern is to provide notice to the
					licensee under investigation that the Board has concluded that the alleged
					actions or conduct in question may not be in accord with provisions of
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								34-9-1
et
seq
. The issuance of a
					Letter of Concern shall not preclude the Board from taking any other action
					authorized by law. A Letter of Concern shall be deemed a nonpublic record under
					the provisions of Rule
					270-X-1-.08.
					The Board shall notify the person or persons whose complaint led to the Board's
					decision to send a Letter of Concern. The Board may make public statistical
					reports concerning the number and type of Letters of Concern issued by the
					Board.
Author:
James S. Ward
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										34-9-2,
							34-9-43,
							41-22-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.07 - Expense Recovery

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The Board shall be entitled to the following reimbursement or
						cost recovery:
(1) Insufficient check
					fund fee thirty dollars and 00/100 ($30.000
(2) Cost of supplying mailing twenty-five
					dollars and 00/100 ($25.00)
(3)
					Reimbursement for mailing directories seven dollars and 00/100
					($7.00)
(4) Copying of Drug
					Inventory/Dispensing Log seven dollars and 00/100 ($7.00)
(5) Copy of records fifty cents ($0.50) per
					page for pages over twenty (20) pages.
Author:
James S. Ward
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§
										34-9-10(e),
							34-9-43(2),
							(10)
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.08 - Authorized Fees (Repealed)

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Author:
James S. Ward
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §§34910( a), 34915, (2), 34916, 34961, 34961,
							34963, 34964, 34981
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.09 - Non-Disciplinary Administrative Penalties

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(1)
			 In the absence of specific aggravating factors, the Board shall assess a
			 non-disciplinary administrative penalty for the following violations:
(a) As to dentists only, any practice owner
			 who allows a licensee in his or her employment to practice for no more than
			 thirty (30) days without a current annual registration.
(b) As to dentists only, by failing to comply
			 with the provisions of
Code of Ala. 1975
,
			 §
									34-9-15.1 (Patient Records).
(c) Failing to timely renew any license or
			 permit required pursuant to the Alabama Dental Practice Act and performing
			 activities which require the applicable license or permit for no more than
			 thirty (30) days during the time the same was expired.
(d) Failing to comply with the provisions of
			 Board Rule 270-X-4.04 (Mandatory Continuing Education For Dentists And Dental
			 Hygienists), but only if the licensee pays the applicable penalty and cures the
			 violation by earning all of the deficient hours by the December 31 immediately
			 following the continuing education cycle in which the violation
			 occurred.
(e) As to dentists only,
			 failing to comply with the provisions of Board Rule 270-X-2-.20 (Reporting Of
			 Adverse Occurrences).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.10 - Definition Of Gross Negligence (REPEALED)

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Author:
Board of Dental Examiners of
							Alabama
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										34-9-18(a)(6).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.11 - Definition of the Active Practice of Dentistry and Dental

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The Active Practice of Dentistry shall mean the practice of
						dentistry as defined in
Code of Ala. 1975
., §
								34-9-6 and that the licensed dentist must be an owner, employee or independent
						contractor of a dental practice practicing no less than twenty (20) hours per
						week or one thousand (1,000) hours per year. Further, the active practice of
						dental hygiene shall mean the practice of dental hygiene as set forth in Board
						Rule 270-X-3.10 and that the licensed dental hygienist practices no less than
						twenty (20) hours per week or one thousand (1,000) hours per
						year
Author:
Board of Dental Examiners of
							Alabama
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										34-9-40.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.12 - Candidates for Board Election; Campaign Procedures (Repealed)

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Author:
Board of Dental Examiners of
							Alabama
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										34-9-40,
							34-9-43.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 270 - BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 270-X-5 - ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE › Section 270-X-5-.13 - Use Of Electronic Signatures

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(1)
Legal Basis
: The
			 Alabama Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
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Ala. Code §
								8-1A-1 et seq., enacted in 2002, is intended
			 to facilitate the use of electronic documents in business, commercial, and
			 governmental transactions. The Act promotes, but does not require, the use of
			 electronic signatures and creation of electronic documents. Section 8-1A-18(a) provides that "each government agency of this state with rule-making
			 authority...may determine by rule whether, and the extent to which, it will
			 send and accept electronic records and electronic signatures to and from other
			 persons and otherwise create generate, communicate, store, process, use, and
			 rely upon electronic records and electronic signatures." Section 8-1A-12(a) provides that an electronic record meets other state law requirements for
			 record retention if the electronic record both accurately reflects the original
			 document and is accessible for later reference. Section 8-1A-13 provides that
			 an electronic record may not be excluded from evidence in court solely because
			 it is in electronic form.
(2)
Use of Electronic Signatures and Electronic Records
:
			 In accordance with Ala. Code §
								8-1A-18(a), the Board of Dental Examiners of
			 Alabama hereby establishes that to the fullest extent permitted by the Act, and
			 except as otherwise provided in this Rule, the Board will send and accept
			 electronic records and electronic signatures to and from other persons and
			 otherwise create, generate, communicate, store, process, use, and rely upon
			 electronic records and electronic signatures. In accordance with Section
			 8-1A-18(b), the system selected and used for collection and validation of
			 electronic signatures will, at a minimum:
(a)
			 Provide an identical copy of the original signed and executed document to the
			 signer.
(b) Ensure non-repudiation
			 (i.e., that the signer cannot deny the fact that he or she electronically
			 signed the document).
(c) Capture
			 information about the process used to capture signatures (i.e., create an audit
			 trail) including but not limited to Internet Protocol addresses; date and time
			 stamps of all events; all web pages, documents, disclosures, and other
			 information presented; and what each party acknowledged, agreed to, and
			 signed.
(d) Encrypt, end-to-end,
			 all communication within the signature process. Encryption technologies shall
			 comply with state encryption standards, including the requirements that
			 cryptographic modules be validated to the current Federal Information
			 Processing Standards (FIPS).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-1 - ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 280-X-1-.01 - Ex Officio Members

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(1) Secretary of the Alabama Dental Association who shall serve as chairman.
(2) Director of the Bureau of Dental Health of the Health Department of Alabama.
(3) Dean of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, or his designee.
(4) Chairman of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry Admissions Committee.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-1 - ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 280-X-1-.02 - Elected Members

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One dentist elected from each component society of the Alabama Dental Association [a total of eight (8)].
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-1 - ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 280-X-1-.03 - Term Of Office

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(1) Ex officio members will serve for the term they hold the specified office.
(2) The elected representative of each district dental society shall serve a term of four (4) years and be eligible for reelection. The terms of office are staggered so that two district representatives are elected to the Board each year. Currently the termination dates of the terms of office of the district representatives are: District 1 and 2 - 1982, District 3 and 4 - 1983, District 5 and 6 - 1984 and District 7 and 8 - 1981.
(3) Each district dental society shall determine the method and the time of electing its representative. Newly elected members of the Board will take office on May 1 of each year.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-1 - ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 280-X-1-.04 - Officers Of The Board

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(1) Chairman: The secretary of the Alabama Dental Association automatically becomes chairman of the Board when he assumes his office.
(2) Vice Chairman: A vice chairman shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the Board present at an official meeting of the Board. The term of office shall be at the discretion of the Board.
(3) Treasurer: A treasurer shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the Board present at an official meeting of the Board. The term of office shall be at the discretion of the Board.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-1 - ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 280-X-1-.05 - Duties Of Officers

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(1) Chairman - The chairman is the ranking member of the Board and shall preside at all meetings. He shall be responsible for the agenda of each meeting. He shall sign all official documents, unless he delegates this authority to the vice chairman. He shall appoint the members of each permanent or ad hoc committee.
(2) Vice Chairman - The vice chairman shall preside at meetings when the chairman is absent. He shall assist the chairman in organizing the meetings and assembling information concerning the applicants for loans. He shall sign official documents as a representative of the Board when so delegated by the chairman. He shall assume any other duties assigned to him by the chairman.
(3) Treasurer - The treasurer shall be responsible for the disbursing of all funds appropriated to this Board. He shall be responsible for keeping accurate records of monies received and disbursed. He shall sign all checks and bank drafts against the account of the Board.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-81 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-1 - ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 280-X-1-.06 - Committees

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(1) The Executive Committee: The executive committee shall be composed of the chairman of the Board, the vice chairman and the treasurer. The chairman shall act as the chairman of the committee. The committee is empowered to act for the Board during intervals between meetings. This committee will devise and supervise a system to administer the funds appropriated to support the Dental Scholarship-Loan Program. The committee has the responsibility of enforcing the terms of the contract signed by each recipient.
(2) Committee on Approved Communities: This committee shall be made up of the director of the Bureau of Dental Health Department of Alabama and two other members of the Board appointed by the chairman. It shall be the duty of this committee to collect information on available dental service and relevant conditions in communities which are under consideration for classification as repayment-with-service areas.
(3) Other Committees: The chairman may appoint additional permanent or ad hoc committees he deems necessary. All appointments to committees shall be for one year, with each appointee eligible for reappointment.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-1 - ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 280-X-1-.07 - Meetings

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(1) One annual meeting of the Board will be held each year.
(a) An ANNUAL meeting to award scholarships and loans to members of the incoming freshman class matriculating in September shall be scheduled at a time convenient to the Board. Every effort shall be made to schedule this meeting no later than June 30.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-1 - ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD › Section 280-X-1-.08 - Reimbursements

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(1) Board members and staff members of the Board will be reimbursed for travel to all meetings in accordance with state regulations for instate travel.
(2) Board members and staff members of the Board will be reimbursed for travel on official business of the Board in accordance with state regulations for instate travel.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-2 - AWARDING OF LOANS › Section 280-X-2-.01 - Number Of Loans

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A number of loans equal to twenty percent (20%) of the students
				enrolled at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry will be available
				each academic year to full-time students at the University of Alabama School of
				Dentistry who are in good standing or are members of the entering class and
				make application for the Board of Dental Scholarship Awards' Alabama Dental
				Service Program. The number of loans per class will be prorated on the size of
				the class. The Alabama Dental Service Program is subject to funding by
				appropriation from the Alabama Education Trust Fund.
Authors:
J. Matt Bledsoe, Dr. Bob Jones
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-2 - AWARDING OF LOANS › Section 280-X-2-.02 - Amount Of Each Loan

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Each loan will be for an amount not to exceed the full amount
				of annual tuition at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry for a
				maximum of four (4) years.
Authors:
J. Matt Bledsoe, Dr. Bob Jones
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-2 - AWARDING OF LOANS › Section 280-X-2-.03 - Application Procedure

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(1) Only bona fide residents of Alabama are eligible to file applications for loans.
(2) Applicants who are members of the entering class must file an official application form prior to the deadline date declared by the Board. Enrolled students may file an official application form at any time.
(3) Parents or guardians of each applicant must file a Parent's Confidential Financial Report with the Board. Applications will not be reviewed if a Parent's Confidential Financial Report is not filed with the application.
(4) Full-time students in good standing enrolled at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry may apply for the balance of a loan which is surrendered by the current recipient or is not renewed. Priority will be given to applicants who are members of the same class as the current recipient. The executive committee will select the recipients of the loans which are not renewed or are surrendered.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-2 - AWARDING OF LOANS › Section 280-X-2-.04 - Selection Of Recipients Of Loans

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(1) Pertinent
			 information concerning each applicant's financial status and academic
			 achievements will be compiled in outline form prior to the annual meeting.
			 These outlines plus the applications and Parent's Confidential Financial
			 Reports will be available to members of the Board attending the annual meeting.
			 All of this information is strictly confidential.
(2) Recipients of loans who are members of
			 the entering class will be selected by the priority voting system approved by
			 the Board.
(3) Priority will be
			 given to students that agree to apply through the Alabama Dental Service
			 Program.
(a) Each Board member present at the
			 meeting will rate each application from one (1) to five (5) to indicate his/her
			 evaluation of the applicant's need and qualifications for financial aid. One
			 (1) is equal to the highest priority; five (5) is equal to the lowest
			 priority.
(b) The average rating of
			 all Board members present will determine the applicant's priority for financial
			 assistance.
(c) Loans not to exceed
			 twenty percent (20%) of the members of the upcoming freshman class, will be
			 granted to applicants who receive the lowest average priority score, provided
			 three-fourths (3/4) of the Board members present approve the voting results. A
			 Board member may request that the Board reconsider any application which
			 receives a priority score low enough to qualify for a loan. The original score
			 will be declared invalid and the Board will cast a substitute vote if such
			 action is approved by three-fourths (3/4) of the Board members
			 present.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-3 - RENEWAL OF LOANS › Section 280-X-3-.01 - Eligibility For Renewal

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Loans made to members of the freshman class are eligible for renewal for a total of four (4) years provided the recipient continues to make satisfactory progress toward the D.M.D. degree at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry and his/her financial need is verified.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-3 - RENEWAL OF LOANS › Section 280-X-3-.02 - Renewal Application

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Each recipient must file a formal application for the renewal of his/her loan each year he/she is eligible to receive it.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-3 - RENEWAL OF LOANS › Section 280-X-3-.03 - Surrendering Loans

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Each recipient has the privilege to surrender a loan at his/her discretion.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-4 - INELIGIBLE DENTAL STUDENTS › Section 280-X-4-.01 - Major Scholarship Recipients

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Students who receive major financial aid from another source, such as Armed Forces Scholarships, Public Health Scholarships, Exceptional Need Scholarships and so forth are not eligible for state loans. Recipients of state loans who receive major financial aid from another source must relinquish the state loan.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-4 - INELIGIBLE DENTAL STUDENTS › Section 280-X-4-.02 - Merit Scholars

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Recipients of merit scholarships (280-X-6) do not qualify for loans in this program.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-4 - INELIGIBLE DENTAL STUDENTS › Section 280-X-4-.03 - Nonresident Students

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Students who are not bona fide residents of Alabama are not eligible to receive state loans. ([280-X-2-.03(1)]
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-4 - INELIGIBLE DENTAL STUDENTS › Section 280-X-4-.04 - Part-time Students

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Recipients of loans must be full-time students who are making satisfactory progress to qualify for the D.M.D. degree. Part-time students are not eligible.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-5 - CONTRACT › Section 280-X-5-.01 - Contract

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Each recipient and the chairman will sign a legal contract stating the terms of the loans and the approved method(s) of repayment.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-6 - MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 280-X-6-.01 - Number Of Merit Scholarships

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A number of merit scholarships equal to five percent (5%) of
				the students enrolled at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry may be
				awarded each year.
Authors:
J. Matt Bledsoe, Dr. Bob Jones
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-6 - MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 280-X-6-.02 - Amount Of Each Scholarship

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Each merit scholarship will be for an amount not to exceed the
				full amount of annual tuition at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry
				for a maximum of four (4) years provided the recipient maintains an
				accumulative academic average which ranks in the upper twenty percent (20%) of
				his/her class.
Authors:
J. Matt Bledsoe, Dr. Bob Jones
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-6 - MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 280-X-6-.03 - Application Procedure

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All full-time students at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, as well as members of the incoming freshman class who are residents of Alabama, are considered eligible for merit scholarships. No applications need to be filed for merit scholarships.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-6 - MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 280-X-6-.04 - Selection Of Recipients Of Merit Scholarships

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(1) Members of the
			 incoming freshman class who are candidates being considered for merit
			 scholarships may be invited to a personal interview with the Board.
(2) Merit Scholarships will be awarded
			 primarily on the basis of the student's scholastic achievements, dental
			 aptitude test scores, excellence of character and other pertinent
			 qualifications. These scholarships are awarded in recognition of outstanding
			 scholastic ability and performance. All information concerning the outstanding
			 scholars in the class will be available to members of the Board at the time of
			 selection.
(3) Recipients of loans
			 who are members of the entering class will be selected by the priority voting
			 system approved by the Board.
(a) Each Board
			 member present at the meeting will rate each application from one (1) to five
			 (5) to indicate his/her evaluation of the applicant's need and qualifications
			 for financial aid. One (1) is equal to the highest priority; five (5) is equal
			 to the lowest priority.
(b) The
			 average rating of all Board members present will determine the applicants
			 priority for financial assistance.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-7 - REPAYMENT OF LOANS WITH CASH › Section 280-X-7-.01 - Repayment Terms

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Repayment of loans with cash shall be in accordance with
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								16-47-79(a), and the terms of the loan contract signed by the recipient and the chairman of the Board.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-7 - REPAYMENT OF LOANS WITH CASH › Section 280-X-7-.02 - Repayment Agreement

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Each loan recipient who elects to repay his/her loan in cash must sign an agreement prior to graduation stipulating the date and amount of each annual payment.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 280 - ALABAMA BOARD OF DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS › Chapter 280-X-7 - REPAYMENT OF LOANS WITH CASH › Section 280-X-7-.03 - Annual Payments

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Each annual payment will be in an amount equal to at least one-eighth (1/8) of the original total principal of the loan plus the accrued interest. In extenuating circumstances, the Board may approve a schedule of payments in which some payments are less than one-eighth (1/8) of the original total principal. The total principal amount of the loan plus all accrued interest must be repaid in full no later than the due date of the eighth annual payment.
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										16-47-76 through 16-47-81.