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22-2A-1
Section 22-2A-1 Legislative findings. The Legislature of Alabama finds that the high cost of
pharmaceuticals is a matter of much concern to this state, especially as the cost and utilization
of drug therapy continues to rise. Insofar as this rise represents a trend towards drug therapy
in lieu of more invasive and expensive procedures, it represents a positive change. At the
same time, increasing drug costs can effectively prevent large numbers of patients from accessing
vital medication. The solution to this problem should be market-based. This legislation attempts
such a solution by (1) consolidating the state's buying power in the pharmaceutical market,
and (2) authorizing the State Health Officer to negotiate rebates and discounts from pharmaceutical
manufacturers. The result should be better prices for agencies and departments of the State
of Alabama and better access to life-saving drugs for clients, by law, they are mandated to
serve. (Act 2002-494, p. 1262, ยง1.)...
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22-6-120
Section 22-6-120 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds the following: (1) The availability
of appropriate pharmaceutical benefits to every Alabama citizen is a critical component to
the overall health of its population. (2) Alabama should strive to provide appropriate, safe,
effective, and cost-efficient pharmaceutical care to those who depend on health benefits through
state funded programs. (3) The Alabama Medicaid Agency should endeavor to manage the Medicaid
Pharmacy Program utilizing clinical management tools in a manner to foster optimal health
outcomes at reasonable costs. (4) State Medicaid programs and private insurance plans across
the country utilize preferred drug lists as an effective way to foster and encourage clinically
appropriate and safe use of pharmaceuticals in a cost-effective manner. (5) Based on the proven
effectiveness of preferred drug programs to foster appropriate use of drugs, it is in the
best interests of Alabama and its citizens for the Alabama...
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22-5B-2
Section 22-5B-2 Legislative findings. (a) The legislative findings, purpose, and intent of
this chapter are to develop the infrastructure for a statewide network of lifespan respite
programs in Alabama and for Alabama Respite to be the statewide entity to address issues relating
to respite care in our state. (b) The Alabama Legislature makes the following findings: (1)
Respite is short term temporary relief that can make a world of difference for family caregivers
of both children and adults with disabilities and other health care needs. (2) Respite is
one of the home and community-based services most requested by family caregivers, yet remains
in short supply. (3) As of 2012, over 818,000 adults in Alabama are caregivers for a family
member. (4) Respite helps preserve families by reducing stress, supporting stability, preventing
situations that can lead to abuse and neglect, and reducing the incidence of divorce and out-of-home
placement. (5) Respite is a simple, cost-effective...
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20-2-190
Section 20-2-190 Penalties; sale of ephedrine, etc.; Alabama Drug Abuse Task Force. (a) Any
person who manufactures, sells, transfers, receives, or possesses a listed precursor chemical
violates this article if the person: (1) Knowingly fails to comply with the reporting requirements
of this article; (2) Knowingly makes a false statement in a report or record required by this
article or the rules adopted thereunder; (3) Is required by this article to have a listed
precursor chemical license or permit, and is a person as defined by this article, and knowingly
or deliberately fails to obtain such a license or permit. An offense under this subsection
shall constitute a Class C felony. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20-2-188,
a person who possesses, sells, transfers, or otherwise furnishes or attempts to solicit another
or conspires to possess, sell, transfer, or otherwise furnish a listed precursor chemical
or a product containing a precursor chemical or ephedrine or...
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27-60-2
Section 27-60-2 Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact. The State of Alabama hereby
agrees to the following interstate compact known as the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation
Compact: ARTICLE I. PURPOSES. The purposes of this compact are, through means of joint and
cooperative action among the compacting states: 1. To promote and protect the interest of
consumers of individual and group annuity, life insurance, disability income, and long-term
care insurance products; 2. To develop uniform standards for insurance products covered under
the compact; 3. To establish a central clearinghouse to receive and provide prompt review
of insurance products covered under the compact and, in certain cases, advertisements related
thereto, submitted by insurers authorized to do business in one or more compacting states;
4. To give appropriate regulatory approval to those product filings and advertisements satisfying
the applicable uniform standard; 5. To improve coordination of...
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22-22A-5
Section 22-22A-5 Powers and functions of department; representation of department by Attorney
General in legal actions. In addition to any other powers and functions which may be conferred
upon it by law, the department is authorized beginning October 1, 1982 to: (1) Administer
appropriate portions of Sections 9-7-10 through 9-7-20, which relate to permitting, regulatory
and enforcement functions; administer and enforce the provisions and execute the functions
of Chapter 28 of this title; Chapter 22 of this title; Article 2 of Chapter 23 of this title;
Chapter 30 of this title; appropriate portions of Article 1 of Chapter 27 of this title; Sections
22-24-1 through 22-24-11; Sections 22-25-1 through 22-25-15; and Sections 22-36-1 through
22-36-10. (2) Acting through the Environmental Management Commission, promulgate rules, regulations,
and standards in order to carry out the provisions and intent of this chapter; provided, however,
that prior to the promulgation of any state primary or...
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45-37A-461
Section 45-37A-461 Electric supplier service territories. (a) The Legislature of the State
of Alabama has investigated the economic, financial, and environmental impact associated with
the potential for duplication of electric distribution facilities used for the furnishing
of retail electric service in and around the City of Tarrant City, Alabama. Among its findings
is that with respect to retail electric service industry, the benefits normally associated
with competition between two suppliers for customers is outweighed by the tremendous cost
burden which must be borne by such customers associated with the maintenance of two or more
duplicate sets of facilities. It is the further finding of the Legislature that the existence
of duplicate facilities for the furnishing of electricity at retail in Tarrant City is not
in the public interest because of the adverse impact which such duplication has on environmental
and aesthetic values and on safety. It is therefore declared that the...
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25-5-293
Section 25-5-293 Duties of secretary; continuing education, accounting; recovery of expenses;
advisory committees; legislative intent regarding reimbursements. (a) The Secretary of the
Department of Labor may prescribe rules and regulations for the purpose of conducting continuing
education seminars for all personnel associated with workers' compensation claims and collect
registration fees in order to cover the related expenditures. The secretary may adopt rules
and regulations setting continuing education standards for workers' compensation claims personnel
employed by insurance companies and self-insured employers and groups. (b) The secretary shall
file annually with the Governor and the presiding officer of each house of the Legislature
a complete and detailed written report accounting for all funds received and disbursed during
the preceding fiscal year. The annual report shall be in the form and reported in the time
provided by law. (c) The secretary shall establish reasonable...
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36-35-2
Section 36-35-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall
have the following meanings: (1) BOARD. The Alabama Prescription Cost Initiative Board created
by Section 36-35-4 to administer the program. (2) COOPERATIVE. A business entity functioning
on a cooperative basis that distributes its income to a particular member in proportion with
that member's use of the cooperative on a patronage basis. (3) DEPARTMENT. Any department,
agency, office, or program administered by the state for which the board or director has negotiated,
or entered an agreement with a pharmacy benefits manager or cooperative to negotiate, a prescription
drug rebate, or discount. (4) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. An executive director employed by the board
to administer this chapter and the program. (5) GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. Any department of the
State of Alabama; any county government or municipal government; any school system, college,
or university; or any public authority. (6)...
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11-98-13.1
Section 11-98-13.1 Permanent Oversight Commission on 911. (a) The Permanent Oversight Commission
on 911 is established. The commission shall do the following: (1) Study the operational and
financial condition of the current 911 systems within the State of Alabama and publish a report
detailing the same. (2) Study the rate charged for 911 services and make recommendations to
the board regarding adjustments to the rate. (3) Develop recommendations for the most efficient
and effective delivery of 911 services in Alabama over both the long- and short-term. (4)
Study the charges levied by each telecommunications provider to each communications district
for both data base and network charges. (5) Develop legislation necessary to implement its
long-term 911 plan. (6) Report its findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to
the Legislature prior to the last day of the 2014 Regular Session. (b) The commission shall
remain in place until the later of the end of the 2014 Regular Session...
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