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25-5-312
Section 25-5-312 Powers and duties of the board. The board shall exercise general supervision
in all matters related to the provision of medical services provided by physicians, as defined
in Section 25-5-310, rendered to workers under this article. The duties of the board shall
include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Study, develop, and implement any necessary
and reasonable guidelines for medical services and physician care provided by physicians.
In addition, with respect to services provided by physicians, the board shall study, develop,
and recommend to the secretary uniform medical criteria and policies for the conduct of utilization
review, bill screenings, and medical necessity determinations for use by insurance carriers,
self-insurers, and claims administrators. (2) Study, design, and implement standardized uniform
claims processing forms and forms for the reporting of medical information to employers and
insurance companies by physicians. (3) Address and give...
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34-21A-25
Section 34-21A-25 Penalties and sanctions. (a) Any person who undertakes or attempts to undertake
the business of manufacturing, installing, servicing, cleaning, repairing, or maintaining
any onsite sewage system or equipment without first having obtained and having possession
of a current, valid license from the board or who knowingly presents or files false information
with the board for the purpose of obtaining a license or otherwise fraudulently obtains a
license, or who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter regulating the onsite sewage
industry shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, as defined by the state criminal code.
(b) Whenever it appears to the board that an individual has violated or is about to violate
this chapter, it may in its own name petition the circuit court of the county where the violation
is occurring or is about to occur to issue a temporary restraining order or other appropriate
injunctive relief enjoining the violation. (c) The board may...
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41-23-153
Section 41-23-153 Establishment and administration of financing program. (a) The department,
in cooperation with public and private sector partners, shall establish a financing program
to provide financing to retailers to construct, rehabilitate, or expand grocery stores in
underserved communities in urban and rural low and moderate income areas. (b) The department
may contract with one or more qualified nonprofit organizations or community development financial
institutions to administer this program through a public-private partnership. The department
shall establish program guidelines, promote the program statewide, evaluate applicants, underwrite
and disburse grants and loans, and monitor compliance and impact. The department may develop
rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to carry out the program and to
meet the intent of this article. No more than 10 percent of the monies in the fund shall be
reserved for administrative and operational costs to manage the...
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16-25A-5
Section 16-25A-5 Authorization for health insurance plan; election of optional or supplemental
coverage. (a) The board is hereby empowered and authorized to establish a fully insured or
self-insured health insurance plan for employees and, under certain conditions, retired employees
and to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of such plan subject
to such limitations as may be contained in this article. Such plan may provide for group hospitalization,
surgical, medical, cancer, cash indemnity, and dental insurance against the financial costs
of hospitalization, surgical, and medical treatment and care and may also include, among other
things, prescribed drugs, medicines, prosthetic appliances, hospital inpatient and outpatient
service benefits, and hospital/medical expenses indemnity benefits, including major medical
benefits or such other coverage or benefits as may be deemed appropriate and desirable by
the board, within the limits of such funds as may be...
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20-2-213
Section 20-2-213 Reporting requirements. (a) Each of the entities designated in subsection
(b) shall report to the department, or to an entity designated by the department, controlled
substances prescription information as designated by regulation pertaining to all Class II,
Class III, Class IV, and Class V controlled substances in such manner as may be prescribed
by the department by regulation. (b) The following entities or practitioners are subject to
the reporting requirements of subsection (a): (1) Licensed pharmacies, not including pharmacies
of general and specialized hospitals, nursing homes, and any other health care facilities
which provide inpatient care, so long as the controlled substance is administered and used
by a patient on the premises of the facility. (2) Mail order pharmacies or pharmacy benefit
programs filling prescriptions for or dispensing controlled substances to residents of this
state. (3) Licensed physicians, dentists, podiatrists, or optometrists who...
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22-21-28
Section 22-21-28 Rules and regulations. (a) In the manner provided in this section, the State
Board of Health, with the advice and after approval by the advisory board, shall have the
power to make and enforce, and may modify, amend, and rescind, reasonable rules and regulations
governing the operation and conduct of hospitals as defined in Section 22-21-20. All such
regulations shall set uniform minimum standards applicable alike to all hospitals of like
kind and purpose in view of the type of institutional care being offered there and shall be
confined to setting minimum standards of sanitation and equipment found to be necessary and
prohibiting conduct and practices inimicable to the public interest and the public health.
The board shall not have power to promulgate any regulation in conflict with law nor power
to interfere with the internal government and operation of any hospital on matters of policy.
The procedure for adopting, amending, or rescinding any rules authorized by this...
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27-3A-4
Section 27-3A-4 Duties of utilization review agents. (a) Utilization review agents shall adhere
to the minimum standards set forth in Section 27-3A-5. (b) On or after July 1, 1994, a utilization
review agent shall not conduct a utilization review in this state unless the agent has certified
to the department in writing that the agent is in compliance with Section 27-3A-5. Certification
shall be made annually on or before July 1 of each calendar year. In addition, a utilization
review agent shall file the following information: (1) The name, address, telephone number,
and normal business hours of the utilization review agent. (2) The name and telephone number
of a person for the department to contact. (3) A description of the appeal procedures for
utilization review determinations. (c) Any material changes in the information filed in accordance
with this section shall be filed with the State Health Officer within 30 days of the change.
(d) Unless exempted pursuant to paragraph f. of...
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27-55-2
Section 27-55-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, these terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) ABUSE. The occurrence of one or more of the following acts by a family or household
member, as defined by subdivision (3) of subsection (b) of Section 15-10-3: a. Attempting
to cause or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing another person, including a minor
child, bodily injury, severe emotional injury, or psychological trauma or conduct
which constitutes the crime of rape. b. Intentionally following another person, including
a minor child, without proper authority, under circumstances that place the person in reasonable
fear of bodily injury or physical harm. c. Subjecting another person, including a minor
child, to false imprisonment or kidnapping. d. Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly,
or recklessly causing damage to property to intimidate or attempt to control the behavior
of another person, including a minor child. e. Assault, child abuse, criminal...
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34-43-15
Section 34-43-15 Complaints; grounds for suspension; revocation, etc., of license; penalties;
rulemaking authority. (a) Any person may file with the board a written and signed complaint
regarding an allegation of impropriety by a licensee, establishment, or person. Complaints
shall be made in the manner prescribed by the board. Complaints received by the board shall
be referred to a standing investigative committee consisting of a board member, the Executive
Director, the board attorney, and the board investigator. If no probable cause is found, the
investigative committee may dismiss the charges and prepare a statement, in writing, of the
reasons for the decision. (b) If probable cause is found, the board shall initiate an administrative
proceeding. Upon a finding that the licensee has committed any of the following instances
of misconduct, the board may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a license or impose
a civil penalty after notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant...
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34-43-21
or by any national organization in the field of massage therapy or related touch therapy field.
(b) Up to 25 percent, or four hours of credit, of the required number of hours of continuing
education may be earned in each of the following areas: (1) Teaching a qualifying class, course,
seminar, or workshop. (2) Publishing an article in the field relating to massage therapy.
(3) Speaking on the subject of massage therapy. (4) Being a panelist discussing massage therapy.
(5) Participating in a personal growth class. (6) Two hours of professional ethics.
(c) Each of the areas listed in subsection (b) may be used for up to four hours of credit
depending on the actual contact hours. One continuing education credit is defined as no less
than 50 uninterrupted minutes of learning, except that publishing an article will automatically
count for four hours. Continuing education credit may not be awarded for programs which do
not relate to subjects listed in this section, or for repeated courses...
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