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34-34A-5
Section 34-34A-5 Persons authorized to practice. Only a person licensed or otherwise authorized
to practice under this chapter shall practice dietetics/nutrition or provide nutrition care
services or use the title "dietitian/nutritionist" or the words "dietitian"
or "nutritionist" alone or in combination, or use the letters L.D., L.N., or any
facsimile thereof, except as allowed by Chapter 34, Title 34. Nothing in this chapter shall
apply to a physician licensed to practice medicine. Dietitians/nutritionists may offer advice
and counsel on dietetics and nutrition as adjunct medical therapy when advice and counsel
is given upon referral or directive of a licensed physician. Notwithstanding any other provision
of this chapter to the contrary a person licensed to practice dietetics/nutrition or to provide
nutritional care services shall not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any human illness, injury,
disease, impairment, or infirmity, or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine as...
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34-34A-3
Section 34-34A-3 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings herein ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BOARD.
Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice. (2) COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION
(CDR). Commission on Dietetic Registration that is a member of the National Commission for
Health Certifying Agencies. (3) DEGREE. A baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or
university accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges or other regional
accreditation agency recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United
States Department of Education. (4) REGISTERED DIETITIAN. A person registered by the Commission
on Dietetic Registration (also defined under Section 34-34-1). (5) LICENSED DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST.
A person licensed under this chapter. (6) TEMPORARILY LICENSED DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST. A person
temporarily licensed under this chapter. (7) DIETETICS/...
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34-34A-15
Section 34-34A-15 Violations. (a) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to: (1) Sell or
fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or aid or abet therein. (2) Practice dietetics/nutrition
or use the title dietitian/nutritionist under cover of any license illegally or fraudulently
obtained or unlawfully issued. (3) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist
or use in connection with his/her name any designation tending to imply that he/she is a dietitian/nutritionist
unless duly licensed so to practice under the provisions of this chapter. (4) Practice dietetics/nutrition
or use the title dietitian/nutritionist or use in connection with his/her name any designation
tending to imply that he/she is a dietitian/nutritionist during the time his/her license issued
under provisions of this chapter shall be expired, suspended, or revoked. (5) Otherwise violate
any provisions of this chapter. (b) Such misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not
more than $500...
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34-34A-6
Section 34-34A-6 Creation of board of examiners; members; qualifications of members; term of
membership; duties of board. (a) The State Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice
is hereby created. (b) The board shall consist of three members. Two members of the board
shall be dietitians/nutritionists licensed under this chapter. One member of the board shall
be a lay person. The Governor shall appoint board members. At least two names shall be submitted
for each place on the board. No elected officer of the Alabama Dietetic Association, Inc.,
shall be eligible to serve on the board. (c) Each dietitian/nutritionist on the board shall
have been engaged in the practice of dietetics/nutrition for not less than seven years, with
at least the last two years in the State of Alabama. The dietitians/nutritionists on the board
shall be in different areas of practice, namely: Clinical dietetics and research, community
dietetics, management, consultation and private practice, and...
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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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34-34A-10
Section 34-34A-10 Exceptions. This chapter does not prevent or restrict the practice, services,
or activities of: (1) A dietetic technician, from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition
under the supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist provided such activities are related
to employment. (2) A student enrolled in an approved educational program in dietetics/nutrition
from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition under the supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist
provided the activities are part of such program. (3) A dietitian/nutritionist who is serving
in the armed forces or the public health services of the United States or is employed by the
Veterans Administration or other federal government agencies or the cooperative extension
system from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition provided such practice is related
to such service or employment. (4) A duly licensed health professional from engaging in the
practice of dietetics/nutrition when...
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34-34A-14
Section 34-34A-14 License denial, revocation, etc.; hearing procedures, reinstatement. (a)
The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license, suspend a license, or revoke a license,
or it may reprimand, censure, or otherwise discipline a person practicing dietetics/nutrition
or offering to practice dietetics/nutrition in accordance with the provisions of this section
upon decision and after due hearing in any one of the following cases: (1) Upon proof that
such person has willfully or repeatedly violated any of the provisions of this chapter or
the rules enacted in accordance therewith; or willfully or repeatedly acted in a manner inconsistent
with the health, welfare, and safety of the public, (2) Upon proof that such person's conduct
is immoral, unprofessional, or dishonorable, (3) Upon proof that such person is guilty of
fraud or deceit in the practice of dietetics/nutrition or in his/her admission to such practice,
or (4) Upon proof that such person has been convicted in a...
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8-7A-2
Section 8-7A-2 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the
following meanings: (1) AGENT or AUTHORIZED DELEGATE. Any person designated or employed by
a licensee under this chapter to provide monetary transmission services on behalf of the licensee.
(2) APPLICANT. Any person that files an application for a license under this chapter. (3)
BANK. An institution organized under federal or state law which meets any of the following
requirements: a. Accepts demand deposits or deposits that the depositor may use for payment
to third parties and engages in the business of making loans. b. Engages in credit card operations
and maintains only one office that accepts deposits, does not accept demand deposits or deposits
that a depositor may use for payments to third parties, does not accept a savings or time
deposit less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), and does not engage in the business
of making commercial loans. c. Is a trust company subject to...
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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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34-27B-2
Section 34-27B-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) BOARD. The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy. (2) DIRECT CLINICAL SUPERVISION.
A situation where a licensed respiratory therapist or physician is available for the purpose
of communication, consultation, and assistance. (3) HEALTHCARE FACILITY. The definition shall
be the same as in Section 22-21-260. (4) MEDICALLY APPROVED PROTOCOL. A detailed plan for
taking specific diagnostic or treatment actions, or both, authorized by the treating physician
of the patient, all of which actions shall be: a. In a hospital or other inpatient health
care facility, approved by the supervising physician of the respiratory therapist or in an
outpatient treatment setting approved by the supervising physician of the respiratory therapist.
b. Except in cases of medical emergency, instituted following an evaluation of the patient
by a physician or otherwise directed by the supervising...
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