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13A-1-2
Section 13A-1-2 Definitions. Unless different meanings are expressly specified in subsequent
provisions of this title, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) BOOBY
TRAP. Any concealed or camouflaged device designed to cause bodily injury when triggered by
any action of a person making contact with the device. This term includes guns, ammunition,
or explosive devices attached to trip wires or other triggering mechanisms, sharpened stakes,
nails, spikes, electrical devices, lines or wires with hooks attached, and devices for the
production of toxic fumes or gases. (2) BURDEN OF INJECTING THE ISSUE. The term means that
the defendant must offer some competent evidence relating to all matters subject to the burden,
except that the defendant may rely upon evidence presented by the prosecution in meeting the
burden. (3) CLANDESTINE LABORATORY OPERATION. Any of the following: a. Purchase or procurement
of chemicals, supplies, equipment, or laboratory location for the...
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14-1-19
Section 14-1-19 Acceptance and redispensing of unused prescription medications. (a) As used
in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) CORRECTIONS FACILITY.
Any facility or program controlled or operated by the state Department of Corrections or any
of its agencies or departments and supported wholly or in part by state funds for the correctional
care of persons or any county jail operated and controlled by the county sheriff and a county.
(2) CUSTOMIZED PATIENT MEDICATION PACKAGE. A package that is prepared by a pharmacist for
a specific patient and that contains two or more prescribed solid oral dosage forms. (3) REPACKAGING.
The process by which the pharmacy prepares a prescription it accepts pursuant to this section
in a unit-dose package, unit-of-issue package or customized patient medication package for
immediate dispensing in accordance with a current prescription. (4) UNIT-DOSE PACKAGE. A package
that contains a single-dose drug with the name,...
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20-2-67
Section 20-2-67 Fees; costs; administrative fines. (a) The board is authorized to charge and
collect fees to defray expenses incurred in the registration and issuance of Qualified Alabama
Controlled Substances Registration Certificates and the administration of the provisions of
this article. The types and amounts of fees shall be established in rules adopted by the board.
The fees shall be retained by the board and may be expended for the general operation of the
board. (b) The board may require an assistant to physician who has been found to be in violation
of Section 20-2-64 or whose application for a Qualified Alabama Controlled Substances Registration
Certificate or its renewal or reinstatement has been denied, to pay the administrative costs,
fees, and expenses of the board incurred in connection with any proceedings before the board
referred to in Section 20-2-65 or in connection with any investigation of the board to determine
eligibility of an applicant for a Qualified Alabama...
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22-19-141
Section 22-19-141 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) ORGAN.
Organs, tissues, eyes, bones, arteries, blood or other fluids and any other part or portions
of a human body. (2) ATTENDING PHYSICIAN. The physician selected by, or assigned to, the patient
and who has primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient. (Acts 1986,
No. 86-226, p. 333, §2.)...
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27-48-3
Section 27-48-3 Prohibition against plan termination of services, reduction of capitation payment,
or other penalty for health care provider in compliance with chapter; prohibition against
financial encouragement of early discharge from postpartum care. No health benefit plan subject
to the provisions of this chapter shall terminate the services, reduce capitation payment,
or otherwise penalize an attending physician, certified nurse midwife, or other health care
provider who orders medical care consistent with this chapter. No health benefit plan shall
provide, directly or indirectly, any financial incentive or disincentive or grant or deny
any special favor or advantage of any kind or nature to any person to encourage or cause early
discharge of a hospital patient from postpartum care, excluding capitation or global fee arrangements.
Provided nothing contained in this chapter is intended to expand the list or designation of
covered providers as specified in any health benefit plan or...
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34-40-10
Section 34-40-10 Reasons for rejection, revocation, or suspension of license. The board may
refuse to issue a license certificate to any person and, after notice and hearing pursuant
to its regulations and rules, may suspend or revoke the license certificate of any person
who has done any of the following: (1) Practiced athletic training other than under the direction
or referral, or both, of a physician licensed to practice medicine or surgery. (2) Uses drugs
or intoxicating liquors to an extent which affects professional competency. (3) Obtained or
attempted to obtain a license by fraud or deception. (4) Been grossly negligent in the practice
of athletic training. (5) Been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(6) Been guilty of conduct detrimental to the best interest of the public. (7) Has been imprisoned
for violating any state or federal controlled substance law. (8) Treated or undertaken to
treat human ailments otherwise than by athletic training...
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9-13-272
Section 9-13-272 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words shall have the following
meanings: (1) CERTIFIED PRESCRIBED BURN MANAGER. An individual who successfully completes
a certification program approved by the Alabama Forestry Commission. (2) PRESCRIBED BURNING.
The controlled application of fire to naturally occurring vegetative fuels for ecological,
silvicultural, agricultural and wildlife management purposes under specified environmental
conditions and the following of appropriate precautionary measures which cause the fire to
be confined to a predetermined area and accomplishes the planned land management objectives.
(3) PRESCRIPTION. A written plan for starting and controlling a prescribed burn to accomplish
the ecological, silvicultural, and wildlife management objectives. (Acts 1995, No. 95-609,
p. 1304, §3.)...
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22-11A-38
Section 22-11A-38 Notification of third parties of disease; rules; who may be notified; liability;
confidentiality; disclosure of information for certain criminal proceedings; penalty. (a)
The State Committee of Public Health is hereby authorized to establish the rules by which
exceptions may be made to the confidentiality provisions of this article and establish rules
for notification of third parties of such disease when exposure is indicated or a threat to
the health and welfare of others. All notifications authorized by this section shall be within
the rules established pursuant to this subsection. (b) Physicians and hospital administrators
or their designee may notify pre-hospital transport agencies and emergency medical personnel
of a patient's contagious condition. In case of a death in which there was a known contagious
disease, the physician or hospital administrator or their designee may notify the funeral
home director. (c) The attending physician or the State Health Officer...
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27-1-20
Section 27-1-20 Patient Right to Know Act. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited
as the "Patient Right to Know Act." (b) As used in this section, unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ENROLLEE.
A person who purchases individual health care coverage or an employer who purchases a group
health care plan. (2) PROVIDER. A physician, dentist, podiatrist, pharmacist, optometrist,
psychologist, clinical social worker, advanced nurse practitioner, registered optician, licensed
professional counselor, physical therapist, and chiropractor. (c)(1) All persons, firms, corporations,
associations, health maintenance organizations, health insurance services, or preferred provider
organizations, any employer-sponsored health benefit plan, or any similar organization or
entity, providing health, accident, or dental insurance coverage, either directly or indirectly,
shall provide an enrollee with a written description of the...
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34-22-81
Section 34-22-81 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Optometry created pursuant to Section
34-22-40. (2) DISTANT SITE PROVIDER. The provider providing the telemedicine service from
a site other than the patient's current location. A distant site provider shall hold an active
Alabama license pursuant to Section 34-22-20 or Section 34-22-21. (3) ESTABLISHED TREATMENT
SITE. A location where a patient shall present to seek optometric care where there is an optometrist
present and sufficient technology and equipment to allow for an adequate physical evaluation
as appropriate for the patient's presenting complaint. The term requires an optometrist-patient
relationship. A patient's private home is not considered an established treatment site. (4)
FACE-TO-FACE VISIT. An evaluation performed on a patient where both the provider and patient
are at the same physical location or where the patient is...
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