8-1A-2
Section 8-1A-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, each of the following words have the following
meanings: (1) AGREEMENT. The bargain of the parties in fact, as found in their language or
inferred from other circumstances and from rules, regulations, and procedures given the effect
of agreements under laws otherwise applicable to a particular transaction. (2) AUTOMATED TRANSACTION.
A transaction conducted or performed, in whole or in part, by electronic means or electronic
records, in which the acts or records of one or both parties are not reviewed by an individual
in the ordinary course in forming a contract, performing under an existing contract, or fulfilling
an obligation required by the transaction. (3) COMPUTER PROGRAM. A set of statements or instructions
to be used directly or indirectly in an information processing system in order to bring about
a certain result. (4) CONSUMER. An individual who obtains, through a transaction, products
or services which are used primarily...
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8-8-14
Section 8-8-14 Interest surcharge on loans or credit sales; refunds; maximum interest rate
indexed to prime rate; maximum interest rates for open-end credit plans. (a) In addition to
other lawful charges under various state laws, and notwithstanding any restrictions thereunder,
a legal licensed lending institution, a vendor making credit sales, any financial institution
operating in Alabama or any individual may, if provided in the contract, charge and collect
at the time of making a loan or credit sale, on each contract of loan or credit sale, an interest
surcharge of not more than six percent of the part of the amount financed, which is not in
excess of two thousand dollars ($2000). In addition to any rebate to which the debtor is otherwise
entitled, when any contract upon which an interest surcharge has been charged is prepaid in
full by any means within 90 days of date of the contract, the creditor shall refund or credit
the debtor with a pro rata portion of the interest surcharge,...
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25-11-3
Section 25-11-3 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall
have the following meanings: (1) CLAIM INFORMATION. Data related to whether an individual
is receiving, has received, or has made application for unemployment compensation, the amount
of such compensation being received or to be received by the individual, and the individual's
current or most recent home address. (2) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the State of Alabama,
Department of Human Resources. (3) CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS. The person within the Department
of Labor authorized to maintain the data collected under this chapter, including, but not
limited to, all employment hiring data entered into the State Directory of New Hires, wage
information, and unemployment claim and compensation information. (4) DEPARTMENT. The State
of Alabama, Department of Industrial Relations. (5) EMPLOYEE. An individual in the employ
of another who performs a service for hire and receives wages. For purposes of...
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27-21A-1
Section 27-21A-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings, respectively: (1) AGENT. A person who is appointed or employed by a health maintenance
organization and who engages in solicitation of membership in such organization. This definition
does not include a person enrolling members on behalf of an employer, union, or other organization.
(2) BASIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES. Emergency care, inpatient hospital and physician care, and
outpatient medical services. (3) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of Insurance. (4) ENROLLEE.
An individual who is enrolled in a health maintenance organization. (5) EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE.
Any certificate, agreement, or contract issued to an enrollee setting out the coverage to
which he is entitled. (6) HEALTH CARE SERVICES. Any services included in the furnishing to
any individual of medical or dental care, or hospitalization or incident to the furnishing
of such care or hospitalization, as well as the...
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34-21-1
Section 34-21-1 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the
respective meanings ascribed by this section: (1) ADVISORY COUNCILS. Advisory councils provided
for under the terms of this chapter. (2) BOARD. The Board of Nursing created hereunder. (3)
COMPACT. The Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact provided in Article 7. (4) COORDINATED LICENSE
INFORMATION SYSTEM. A licensing integrated database and process for collecting, storing, and
sharing nurse licensure and enforcement information that includes all licensed registered
nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses. The system includes all disciplinary history
of each nurse, as administered by a nonprofit organization and controlled by licensing boards.
(5) LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE. A person who is currently licensed to practice practical nursing.
For the purposes of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, practical nursing includes practice
as a licensed practical nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or...
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34-24-53.1
Section 34-24-53.1 Board of Medical Examiners - Rulemaking authority. (a) The Legislature finds
and declares all of the following: (1) The power to make rules regulating the practice of
medicine or osteopathy includes the power to prohibit unlicensed persons from practicing medicine
or osteopathy and the power to regulate how licensed persons practice medicine or osteopathy.
(2) A primary goal of the provision of health care is to prioritize patient safety and wellness.
(3) The State Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission are in the best
position to determine the medical practices that prioritize patient safety and wellness. (4)
Prioritizing patient safety and wellness may sometimes be at odds with the goals of state
and federal anti-trust laws, which include prioritizing competition and efficiency. (5) It
is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to immunize the Board of Medical
Examiners and its members and the Medical Licensure Commission and...
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34-9-10
Section 34-9-10 Application; licensure by credentials; special purpose license. (a) Every person
who desires to practice dentistry within the State of Alabama shall file an application prescribed
by the board. Notwithstanding the method of obtaining licensure or any particular requirement
set forth herein, every person as a prerequisite to licensure shall be at least 19 years of
age, of good moral character, a citizen of the United States or, if not a citizen of the United
States, a person who is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation
from the federal government, and a graduate of a dental school or college accredited by the
American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and approved by the board and
shall satisfy any other requirement set forth in any rule adopted by the board. (b) Licensure
by examination shall be applicable to the following categories: (1) Those individuals who
have never been licensed or taken an examination and whose...
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34-9-9
Section 34-9-9 Exercise of independent professional judgment by dentists; prohibited business
arrangements or relationships; penalties. (a) No person other than a dentist licensed pursuant
to this chapter or a 501(c)(3) entity registered under Section 34-9-7.2 may do any of the
following: (1) Employ a dentist or dental hygienist in the operation of a dental office. (2)
Place in the possession of a dentist, dental hygienist, or other agent such dental material
or equipment as may be necessary for the management of a dental office on the basis of a lease
or any other agreement for compensation for the use of such material, equipment, or offices.
(3) Retain the ownership or control of dental equipment, material, or office and make the
same available in any manner for the use of a dentist, dental hygienist, or other agent. (4)
The term "person," as used in this section, shall not in any way pertain to state,
county, municipal, or city institutions but shall be deemed to include any...
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45-6-242
Section 45-6-242 Levy of taxes; exemptions; payment of taxes; reports by taxpayers; applicability
of state sales tax statutes; disposition of funds. (a) The following words, terms, and phrases
where used in this section shall have the following respective meanings except where the context
clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) "County" means Bullock County in the
State of Alabama. (2) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Revenue of the state.
(3) "State Department of Revenue" means the Department of Revenue of the state.
(4) "State" means the State of Alabama. (5) "State sales tax statutes"
means Division 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 40, as amended, including all other statutes
of the state which expressly set forth any exemptions from the computation of the taxes levied
in Division 1 and all other statutes which expressly apply to, or purport to affect, the administration
of Division 1 and the incidence and collection of the taxes imposed therein. (6) "State
sales...
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16-25A-1
Section 16-25A-1 Definitions. When used in this article, the following terms shall have the
following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) EMPLOYEE.
Any person covered by the Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan pursuant to Section
16-25A-11 or person who is employed full-time in any public institution of education within
the State of Alabama which provides instruction at any combination of grades K through 14,
exclusively, under the auspices of the State Board of Education or the Alabama Institute for
Deaf and Blind; provided, any person employed part-time by any public institution of education
within the State of Alabama which provides instruction at any combination of grades K through
14, exclusively, under the auspices of the State Board of Education or the Alabama Institute
for Deaf and Blind, shall be included in the definition of employee if such person shall agree
to have deducted from his or her compensation a pro rata...
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