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26-23A-2
Section 26-23A-2 Legislative findings; purpose. (a) The Legislature of the State of Alabama
finds that: (1) It is essential to the psychological and physical well-being of a woman considering
an abortion that she receive complete and accurate information on her alternatives.
(2) Most abortions are performed in clinics devoted solely to providing abortions and family
planning services. Most women who seek abortions at these facilities do not have any relationship
with the physician who performs the abortion, before or after the procedure. Most women
do not return to the facility for post-surgical care. In most instances, the woman's only
actual contact with the physician occurs simultaneously with the abortion procedure,
with little opportunity to receive counseling concerning her decision. (3) The decision to
abort is an important, and often a stressful one, and it is desirable and imperative that
it be made with full knowledge of its nature and consequences. The medical, emotional,...
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26-21-1
compelling state interests of: (1) protecting minors against their own immaturity, (2) fostering
the family structure and preserving it as a viable social unit, and (3) protecting the rights
of parents to rear children who are members of their household. (b) The Legislature finds
as fact that: (1) immature minors often lack the ability to make fully informed choices that
take account of both immediate and long-range consequences, (2) the medical, emotional, and
psychological consequences of abortion are serious and can be lasting, particularly
when the patient is immature, (3) the capacity to become pregnant and the capacity for mature
judgment concerning the wisdom of an abortion are not necessarily related, (4) parents
ordinarily possess information essential to a physician's exercise of his or her best medical
judgment concerning the child, and (5) parents who are aware that their minor daughter has
had an abortion may better insure that she receives adequate medical attention after...
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26-23A-4
Section 26-23A-4 Voluntary and informed consent required for abortion. Except in the
case of a medical emergency, no abortion shall be performed or induced without the
voluntary and informed consent of the woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed
or induced. Except in the case of a medical emergency, consent to an abortion is voluntary
and informed if and only if: (a) At least 48 hours before the abortion, the physician
who is to perform the abortion, the referring physician, or a qualified person has
informed and provided the woman in person, or by return receipt certified mail restricted
delivery, and if by mail, again in person prior to the abortion, a copy of the printed
materials in Section 26-23A-5 which list agencies that offer assistance, adoption agencies,
development of the unborn child, methods and risks of abortion and childbirth, father's
obligations, and alternatives to abortion. Mailing of the materials in Section 26-23A-5
may be arranged by telephone. (b) Prior...
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of petition; precedence of proceeding; rules of procedure; waiver of consent; guardian ad litem
for interests of unborn child; findings and conclusions; appeal; no fees or costs; related
criminal charges. (a) A minor who elects not to seek or does not or cannot for any reason,
obtain consent from either of her parents or legal guardian, may petition, on her own behalf,
the juvenile court, or the court of equal standing, in the county in which the minor resides
or in the county in which the abortion is to be performed for a waiver of the consent
requirement of this chapter. Notice by the court to the minor's parents, parent, or legal
guardian shall not be required or permitted. The requirements and procedures under this chapter
shall apply and are available only to minors who are residents of this state. (b) The minor
may participate in proceedings in the court on her own behalf. The court shall advise her
that she has a right to be represented by an attorney and that if she is unable...
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22-9A-13
prepare and file the report. (2) When the induced termination of pregnancy is performed outside
an institution, the physician in attendance shall prepare and file the report. (3) Beginning
January 1, 2012, the Office of Vital Statistics shall collect the following information for
all induced terminations of pregnancies in addition to information already collected; provided,
that the definition of induced termination of pregnancy in Section 22-9A-1(5) shall be construed
to include every abortion as defined in Section 26-23B-3(1). a. Postfertilization age:
1. If a determination of probable postfertilization age was made, whether ultrasound was employed
in making the determination, and the week of probable postfertilization age determined. 2.
If a determination of probable postfertilization age was not made, the basis of the determination
that a medical emergency existed. b. Method of abortion: Which of the following was
employed: 1. Medication abortion (such as, but not limited to,...
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40-2B-2
Section 40-2B-2 Alabama Tax Tribunal. (a) Statement of Purpose. To increase public confidence
in the fairness of the state tax system, the state shall provide an independent agency with
tax expertise to resolve disputes between the Department of Revenue and taxpayers, prior to
requiring the payment of the amounts in issue or the posting of a bond, but after the taxpayer
has had a full opportunity to attempt settlement with the Department of Revenue based, among
other things, on the hazards of litigation. By establishing an independent Alabama Tax Tribunal
within the executive branch of government, this chapter provides taxpayers with a means of
resolving controversies that insures both the appearance and the reality of due process and
fundamental fairness. The tax tribunal shall provide hearings in all tax matters, except those
specified by statute, and render decisions and orders relating thereto. A tax tribunal hearing
shall be commenced by the filing of a notice of appeal protesting...
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22-56-4
Section 22-56-4 Rights. (a) Consumers of mental health services have the same general rights
as other citizens of Alabama. These rights include but are not limited to the following: (1)
The right to exercise rights as a citizen of the United States and the State of Alabama. (2)
The right to be served through general services available to all citizens. (3) The right to
choose to live, work, be educated, and recreate with persons who do not have disabilities.
(4) The right to be presumed competent until a court of competent jurisdiction, abiding by
statutory and constitutional provisions, determines otherwise. (5) The right to vote and otherwise
participate in the political process. (6) The right to free exercise of religion. (7) The
right to own and possess real and personal property. Nothing in this section shall affect
existing laws pertaining to conveyance of real or personal property. (8) The right to make
contracts. (9) The right to obtain a driver's license on the same basis as...
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34-9-6.1
Section 34-9-6.1 Mobile dental facilities or portable dental operations. (a) For purposes of
this section, the following words have the following meanings: (1) DENTAL HOME. The dental
home is the ongoing relationship between the dentist and the patient, inclusive of all aspects
of oral health care, delivered in a comprehensive, continuously accessible, coordinated, and
family-centered way. (2) MOBILE DENTAL FACILITY. Any self-contained facility in which dentistry
or dental hygiene is practiced which may be moved, towed, or transported from one location
to another. (3) OPERATOR. A person licensed to practice dentistry in this state or an entity
which is approved as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code which
employs dentists licensed in the state to operate a mobile dental facility or portable dental
operation. (4) PORTABLE DENTAL OPERATION. The use of portable dental delivery equipment which
is set up on site to provide dental services outside of a mobile...
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16-25A-7
Section 16-25A-7 Authorization and execution of contracts; evidence of coverage; denial of
claims. (a) The board is hereby authorized to execute a contract or contracts to provide for
the benefits or the administration of the plan determined in accordance with the provisions
of this article. Such contract or contracts may be executed with one or more agencies or corporations
licensed to transact or administer group health insurance business in this state. All of the
benefits to be provided under this article may be included in one or more similar contracts
issued by the same or different companies. The board is further authorized to develop a plan
whereby it may become self-insured upon its finding that such arrangement would be financially
advantageous to the state and plan participants. (b) Before entering into any contract or
contracts authorized by subsection (a), the board shall invite competitive bids from all qualified
entities who may wish to administer or offer plans for the...
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34-24-360
Section 34-24-360 Restrictions, etc., on license; grounds. The Medical Licensure Commission
shall have the power and duty to suspend, revoke, or restrict any license to practice medicine
or osteopathy in the State of Alabama or place on probation or fine any licensee whenever
the licensee shall be found guilty on the basis of substantial evidence of any of the following
acts or offenses: (1) Fraud in applying for or procuring a certificate of qualification to
practice medicine or osteopathy or a license to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State
of Alabama. (2) Unprofessional conduct as defined herein or in the rules and regulations promulgated
by the commission. (3) Practicing medicine or osteopathy in such a manner as to endanger the
health of the patients of the practitioner. (4) Conviction of a felony; a copy of the record
of conviction, certified to by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, shall be conclusive
evidence. (5) Conviction of any crime or offense which...
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