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22-8A-3
Section 22-8A-3 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1)
ADULT. Any person 19 years of age or over. (2) ARTIFICIALLY PROVIDED NUTRITION AND HYDRATION.
A medical treatment consisting of the administration of food and water through a tube or intravenous
line, where the recipient is not required to chew or swallow voluntarily. Artificially provided
nutrition and hydration does not include assisted feeding, such as spoon or bottle feeding.
(3) ADVANCE DIRECTIVE FOR HEALTH CARE. A writing executed in accordance with Section
22-8A-4 which may include a living will, the appointment of a health care proxy, or both such
living will and appointment of a health care proxy. (4) ATTENDING PHYSICIAN. The physician
selected by, or assigned to, the patient who has primary responsibility for the treatment
and care of the patient. (5) CARDIOPULMONARY CESSATION. A lack of pulse or...
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34-21-85
Section 34-21-85 Joint committee designated to recommend rules and regulations; requirements
to engage in advanced practice nursing. The joint committee shall be the state authority designated
to recommend rules and regulations to the State Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of
Nursing for the purpose of regulating the collaborative practice of physicians and certified
registered nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives. No person may practice as a certified
registered nurse practitioner or a certified nurse midwife in this state unless that person
possesses a certificate of qualification issued by the Board of Nursing and practices under
written protocols approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing
and signed by a qualified collaborating physician or physicians and certified registered nurse
practitioner or certified nurse midwife or is exempt from the requirement of a written protocol
according to rules promulgated by the State Board of...
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20-2-2
Section 20-2-2 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) ADMINISTER. The direct application of a controlled substance, whether by injection, inhalation,
ingestion, or any other means, to the body of a patient or research subject by: a. A practitioner
or, in his or her presence, his or her authorized agent. b. The patient or research subject
at the direction and in the presence of the practitioner. (2) AGENT. An authorized person
who acts on behalf of or at the direction of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser. The
term does not include a common or contract carrier, public warehouseman, or employee of the
carrier or warehouseman. (3) CERTIFYING BOARDS. The State Board of Medical Examiners, the
State Board of Health, the State Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Dental Examiners, the
State Board of Podiatry, and the State Board of Veterinary Medical...
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22-7A-1
Section 22-7A-1 Physician agreements; dentist agreements. (a) For the purposes of this
chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) DENTIST. A person licensed
to practice dentistry in this state. (2) DENTIST AGREEMENT or AGREEMENT. A contract between
a dentist and a patient or his or her legal representative in which the dentist or the dentist's
medical practice agrees to provide dental services to the patient for an agreed upon fee and
period of time. (3) DENTIST PRACTICE. A dentist or a dental practice of a dentist that charges
a periodic fee for dental services and which does not bill a third party any additional fee
for services for patients covered under a dental agreement. The per visit charge of the practice
shall be less than the monthly equivalent of the periodic fee. (4) PHYSICIAN. A person licensed
to practice medicine in this state. (5) PHYSICIAN AGREEMENT or AGREEMENT. A contract between
a physician and a patient or his or her legal representative in...
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34-14C-5
Section 34-14C-5 Exemptions. The licensure requirements of this chapter do not apply
to the following entities or practitioners: (1) Home health agencies certified by the State
of Alabama to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. (2) Hospital based home medical
equipment services, whether or not the services are provided through a separate corporation
or other business entity. (3) Health care practitioners legally eligible to order or prescribe
home medical equipment, or who use home medical equipment to treat patients in locations other
than the patient's residence, including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, physical
therapists, respiratory therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, optometrists,
chiropractors, and podiatrists, except for those practitioners, other than a licensed physician
practicing medicine, who provide home medical equipment services in a patient's residence.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting...
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34-21-25
Section 34-21-25 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license; administrative fines;
voluntary disciplinary alternative program. (a) For disciplinary purposes, the board may adopt,
levy, and collect administrative fines not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation
and may institute any legal proceedings necessary to effect compliance with this chapter against
its licensees. (b)(1) The board may also deny, revoke, or suspend any license issued by it
or otherwise discipline a licensee, or holder of a multistate privilege to practice in Alabama,
upon proof of any of the following regarding the licensee: a. Is guilty of fraud or deceit
in procuring or attempting to procure a license. b. Has been convicted of a felony. c. Is
guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude or of gross immorality that would tend to bring
reproach upon the nursing profession. d. Is unfit or incompetent due to the use of alcohol,
or is addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs to such an extent as to...
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34-9-16
Section 34-9-16 Fee schedule. The board shall establish and collect reasonable fees
provided for in this chapter within the ranges set forth below and without having to engage
in the rulemaking process: Description Not More Than Dental Examination Application Fee $750.00
Dental Examination Fee $2,500.00 Dental Examination Materials Fee $500.00 Dental Licensure
by Credentials Application Fee $4,000.00 Dental Licensure by Regional Exam Application Fee
$1,000.00 Special Purpose Licensure Fee $750.00 Special Purpose Licensure Renewal Fee $750.00
Dental Annual Registration Fee $500.00 Dental License Reinstatement Penalty $500.00 Dental
Hygiene Program Application Fee $500.00 Alabama Dental Hygiene Training Permit Fee $450.00
Alabama Dental Hygiene Training Education Fee $600.00 Alabama Dental Hygiene Program Instructor
Certification Course Fee $200.00 Alabama Dental Hygiene Program Instructional Materials Fee
$950.00 Dental Hygiene By Regional Exam Application Fee $500.00 Dental Hygiene...
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45-30-100
Section 45-30-100 Compensation of employees incapacitated on the job. (a) This section
shall only apply to Franklin County. (b) When used in this section, the following terms
shall have the following meanings, respectively: (1) EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITY or EMPLOYER. The
county school system; any public city school system; any school, college, or institution under
the control of the State Board of Education located in Franklin County; any public college
or university located in Franklin County. (2) EMPLOYEE. Any teacher, counselor, advisor, librarian,
coach, educational coordinator, psychometrist, substitute teacher, aide, college teacher,
including professor, associate professor, assistant professor, and instructor, principal,
supervisor, superintendent, administrative officer or assistant, ROTC employee, lunchroom
or cafeteria worker, adult bus driver, student bus driver, maid, janitor, custodian, maintenance
worker, secretary, clerk or clerical assistant, or any other employee, certified...
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6-5-220
Section 6-5-220 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words and phrases
used herein shall have the following meaning ascribed to them: (a) BUILDER. Any individual,
partnership, firm, or corporation that constructed, or performed or managed the construction
of, an improvement, or any portion thereof, on or to real estate, and at the time of the construction
was licensed as a general contractor in the State of Alabama. (b) ARCHITECT. Any individual
who, at the time the architectural services were performed, was legally qualified to practice
architecture and held an unexpired registration as an architect in the State of Alabama; any
partnership, corporation, professional corporation, or professional association which, at
the time the architectural services were performed, was legally qualified to practice architecture
in the State of Alabama; and all employees or agents of the registered architect or of his
or her entity or firm acting under the instruction, control, or...
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34-18-21
Section 34-18-21 Registration upon examination; educational requirements, etc. Any person
desiring to obtain a certificate of registration as a registered medical technician (R.M.T.)
under the provisions of this chapter shall first make application in writing to the board
and pay to the secretary-treasurer an application fee of $10. Such applicant shall thereafter
appear before the Board of Examination at the time set therefor. Upon such examination the
board shall determine that the applicant is over 19 years of age, of good moral character,
and has received the minimum preliminary educational requirements. The minimum educational
prerequisites shall be high school graduation or its equivalent and one year of college scholastic
and laboratory work with credits in chemistry, bacteriology, and biology. The board shall
also determine that the applicant has satisfactorily completed a full 12 months' instruction
in an approved training school for medical technicians, or has received prior...
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