Article 1 State Licensing Board for Healing Arts.
Article 2 Licenses and Registration Generally.
Article 3 Physicians and Osteopaths.

Division 1 General Provisions.

Section 34-24-50 "Practice of medicine or osteopathy" defined.
Section 34-24-50.1 Definitions.
Section 34-24-51 Practicing medicine or osteopathy without license.
Section 34-24-52 Proceedings to restrain unlawful practice.
Section 34-24-53 Board of Medical Examiners - Powers and duties generally; rules and regulations; quorum; fund to defray litigation costs.
Section 34-24-53.1 Board of Medical Examiners - Rulemaking authority.
Section 34-24-54 Board of Medical Examiners - Disposition of funds; expenses of board and commission members.
Section 34-24-55 Domestic remedies and emergency services exempted from chapter.
Section 34-24-56 Report of malpractice judgments and settlements - Filing; contents; sanction for failure to make report.
Section 34-24-57 Report of malpractice judgments and settlements - Review; ground for suspension or revocation of license, etc.; notification; failure to comply.
Section 34-24-58 Decisions, opinions, etc., of utilization review committee privileged.
Section 34-24-59 Reporting of physician disciplinary actions.
Section 34-24-60 Confidentiality of records, etc.; authorized release; waiver.
Section 34-24-61 Controlled substance registration certificate; continuing medical education; dismissal of revocation, etc.

Division 2 Certificates of Qualification.

Division 1 General Provisions.

Section 34-24-70 Qualifications of applicants.
Section 34-24-70.1 Temporary certificate of qualification for certain applicants relocated to or stationed in state under official military orders.
Section 34-24-71 Application for examination.
Section 34-24-73 Reciprocity generally.
Section 34-24-74 Nonresident consultants; physician accompanying patient being transported into Alabama for treatment.
Section 34-24-75 Certain certificates issued without examination.
Section 34-24-75.1 Certificate and limited license under Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

Division 2 Suspension or Revocation.

Article 4 Chiropractors.

Division 1 General Provisions.

Section 34-24-120 "Chiropractic" defined; authority of licensed chiropractor.
Section 34-24-121 Advertising.
Section 34-24-122 Rights and duties of chiropractors.
Section 34-24-123 License requirements under article; permit requirement for nonlicensed owner of chiropractic practice.
Section 34-24-124 Injunctive action.
Section 34-24-125 Chiropractic agreements.

Division 2 Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Section 34-24-140 Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Creation; composition; powers and duties.
Section 34-24-140.1 Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Rulemaking authority.
Section 34-24-141 Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Membership.
Section 34-24-142 Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Compensation of members.
Section 34-24-143 Disposition of funds; audit; refunds; records.
Section 34-24-144 Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Officers; meetings; rules and regulations; bond.
Section 34-24-145 Establishment of preceptorship, etc., authorized; issuance and expiration of limited license; board to establish rules, etc., for implementation of section.
Section 34-24-146 Fees for certain services provided by the board.

Division 3 Certificates of Qualification.

Section 34-24-160 Application; qualifications of applicant; fee.
Section 34-24-161 Examinations; issuance and replacement of license; identification of office.
Section 34-24-162.1 Application; licensure by credentials.
Section 34-24-163 Issuance of certificates to persons practicing on January 1, 1960.
Section 34-24-164 License to be recorded with judge of probate.
Section 34-24-165 Renewal, suspension, retirement, etc., of license; waiver of fees; inactive license.
Section 34-24-166 Refusal, revocation, or suspension - Grounds; rules; disciplinary action.
Section 34-24-167 Refusal, revocation, or suspension - Notice of hearing; procedure.
Section 34-24-168 Refusal, revocation, or suspension - Guidelines for conduct of hearing; settlement by guilty plea.
Section 34-24-170 Costs and fines.
Section 34-24-172 Restoration of license.
Section 34-24-173 Rules of evidence in contested cases.
Section 34-24-174 Form and content of final order.
Section 34-24-175 Appeal from final decision, judicial review.
Section 34-24-176 Reinstatement of license.
Section 34-24-177 Nonrenewal pending payment of administrative fine; refund.

Article 5 Physical Therapists.

Division 1 General Provisions.

Section 34-24-190 Short title.
Section 34-24-191 Definitions.
Section 34-24-192 Board of Physical Therapy - Generally.
Section 34-24-193 Board of Physical Therapy - Powers and duties; certification fee; administrative fines; impaired practitioner program.
Section 34-24-194 Complaint charging violation of article; hearing; subpoenas; judicial review of revocation or refusal of license.
Section 34-24-195 Physical Therapist Fund.
Section 34-24-196 Penalties.

Division 2 Registration and Licenses.

Section 34-24-210 Required.
Section 34-24-210.1 Evaluation and treatment by physical therapist.
Section 34-24-211 Application; fee; criminal history background check.
Section 34-24-212 Examinations.
Section 34-24-213 Issuance of license - Applicants passing examination.
Section 34-24-214 Issuance of license - Without examination.
Section 34-24-215 Temporary licenses.
Section 34-24-216 Renewal of license; continuing education.
Section 34-24-217 Grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of license.

Division 3 Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Section 34-24-220 Purpose.
Section 34-24-220.01 Definitions.
Section 34-24-220.02 State participation in compact.
Section 34-24-220.03 Compact privilege.
Section 34-24-220.04 Active duty military personnel or their spouses.
Section 34-24-220.05 Adverse actions.
Section 34-24-220.06 Establishment of the Physical Therapy Compact Commission.
Section 34-24-220.07 Data system.
Section 34-24-220.08 Rulemaking.
Section 34-24-220.09 Oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement.
Section 34-24-220.10 Date of implementation of the Interstate Commission for Physical Therapy Practice and associated rules, withdrawal, and amendment.
Section 34-24-220.11 Construction and severability.
Section 34-24-220.12 THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE 2021 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2021. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT.

Article 6 Podiatrists.

Division 1 General Provisions.

Section 34-24-230 Definitions.
Section 34-24-231 False or misleading statements in advertisements.
Section 34-24-232 Grandfather clause.
Section 34-24-233 Exemptions.
Section 34-24-234 Penalties for violations.

Division 2 Board of Podiatry.

Section 34-24-250 Appointment; composition; qualifications of members; appointment; terms of office.
Section 34-24-251 Meetings; quorum.
Section 34-24-252 Powers and duties.
Section 34-24-253 Compensation of members; disposition of funds.
Section 34-24-254 Salary and bond of secretary-treasurer.
Section 34-24-255 Examinations - Requirements; issuance of license; fees.
Section 34-24-256 Examinations - Conduct.
Section 34-24-257 Examinations - Second or subsequent examination.
Section 34-24-258 Deposit and expenditure of funds.

Division 3 Licenses.

Section 34-24-270 Practicing podiatry without license; penalty.
Section 34-24-271 License to podiatrist coming to this state; fee.
Section 34-24-272 Special certificate.
Section 34-24-273 Issuance; contents; display by holder.
Section 34-24-275 Renewal; continuing education.
Section 34-24-276 Suspension or revocation; members of board immune from suit.

Article 7 Assistants to Physicians.

Section 34-24-290 Definitions.
Section 34-24-291 Purpose of article.
Section 34-24-292 Services performed by trainees and assistants.
Section 34-24-293 Powers and duties of board.
Section 34-24-294 Injunctive proceedings.
Section 34-24-295 License required.
Section 34-24-296 Practice without license; penalty.
Section 34-24-297 Issuance of license - Requirements.
Section 34-24-298 Issuance of license - Application; approval.
Section 34-24-299 Renewal of license.
Section 34-24-300 Licensing of certified Physician Assistant or Surgeon Assistant.
Section 34-24-301 Temporary licenses.
Section 34-24-301.1 Temporary license for certain applicants relocated to or stationed in state under official military orders.
Section 34-24-302 Denial, suspension, revocation, etc., of license; investigation; mental, physical, or laboratory examination; authorization for release of information.
Section 34-24-303 Registration with board; application; denial or termination of registration.
Section 34-24-304 Administrative fines for violation of Section 34-24-302, rules or regulations.
Section 34-24-305 Payment of fines; refund.
Section 34-24-306 Voluntary restriction on license.

Article 8 Licensing and Registration of Physicians and Osteopaths.

Division 1 Medical Licensure Commission.

Section 34-24-310 Created; composition; appointment of members; terms of office; public members.
Section 34-24-311 General authority.
Section 34-24-311.1 Employment of staff.
Section 34-24-312 State Board of Medical Examiners to furnish facilities, receive funds, etc.
Section 34-24-313 Employment of investigators, agents, etc., to assist commission; assistance of prosecuting attorneys; consultants.
Section 34-24-314 Authority to acquire and hold real property; sale.

Division 2 Licenses and Registration Generally.

Section 34-24-330 State Board of Medical Examiners to issue certificate of qualification for each applicant; right of appeal when action unfavorable.
Section 34-24-331 Application for reciprocity to be certified.
Section 34-24-332 Replacement license certificate.
Section 34-24-333 Issuance of certificate of qualification; application and issuance of license; issuance of license under Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
Section 34-24-334 Issuance of license; design, number, fee, etc.
Section 34-24-335 Denial of applications; procedure; no refund of fees.
Section 34-24-336 Continuing medical education.
Section 34-24-337 Renewal of certificate; reinstatement of license.
Section 34-24-338 Certificate of registration - Contents; change of address.
Section 34-24-339 Certificate of registration - Not required for retired persons.
Section 34-24-340 Collection of fees.
Section 34-24-341 Commission to commence actions where persons practicing without license; court jurisdiction; issuance of injunctions.
Section 34-24-342 Construction of article; commission to have exclusive power over licenses; licenses to be filed with county probate judge.
Section 34-24-343 Penalty for violations of article.
Section 34-24-344 Limited waiver of licensing requirements for certain athletic team physicians.

Division 3 Suspension or Revocation of Licenses.

Section 34-24-360 Restrictions, etc., on license; grounds.
Section 34-24-360.1 Authority to implement Section 34-24-360.
Section 34-24-361 Investigations; reporting offenses; proceedings and actions; privileged information.
Section 34-24-361.1 Hearings closed; confidentiality of certain records.
Section 34-24-362 Unlawful to practice when license suspended or revoked; reissue of license.
Section 34-24-363 Witnesses - How subpoenaed and sworn; failure to comply.
Section 34-24-364 Witnesses - Per diem and travel expense.
Section 34-24-365 Witnesses - Depositions.
Section 34-24-366 Vote necessary for suspension or revocation; hearing panels.
Section 34-24-367 Judicial review; immediate effect of suspension or revocation of license; venue.

Division 4 Administrative Fines, Reprimands, and Restrictions.

Section 34-24-380 Penalties for violation of Section 20-2-54, rules, or regulations.
Section 34-24-381 Penalties for violation of Section 34-24-360, rules, or regulations.
Section 34-24-382 Disposition of fines; contracts.
Section 34-24-383 Payment of administrative fines prerequisite to renewal of annual certificate; refunds.
Section 34-24-384 Rules and regulations; reimbursement by physician.

Article 9 Rehabilitation of Physicians and Osteopaths.

Section 34-24-400 Identification, treatment, etc., of impaired physicians; Alabama Physician Wellness Committee; funding.
Section 34-24-401 Authority of board to contract for Physician Wellness Committee to undertake certain functions.
Section 34-24-402 Reporting and disclosure by Physician Wellness Committee.
Section 34-24-403 Liability for actions within scope of committee functions.
Section 34-24-404 Confidentiality of information, records, and proceedings.
Section 34-24-405 Annual report.
Section 34-24-406 Evaluation of physician who is believed to be impaired; report of findings.

Article 10 Licensing the Practice of Medicine and Osteopathy Across State Lines.

Section 34-24-500 Legislative findings and purpose.
Section 34-24-501 Definitions.
Section 34-24-502 Licensure.
Section 34-24-503 Effect of license.
Section 34-24-504 Patient medical records.
Section 34-24-505 Exemptions.
Section 34-24-506 Sanctions.
Section 34-24-507 Reciprocity.
Section 34-24-508 Rule making.

Article 10A Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.

Section 34-24-520 Purpose.
Section 34-24-521 Definitions.
Section 34-24-522 Eligibility.
Section 34-24-523 Designation of state of principal license.
Section 34-24-524 Application and issuance of expedited licensure.
Section 34-24-525 Fees for expedited licensure.
Section 34-24-526 Renewal and continued participation.
Section 34-24-527 Coordinated information system.
Section 34-24-528 Joint investigations.
Section 34-24-529 Disciplinary actions.
Section 34-24-530 Interstate medical licensure compact commission.
Section 34-24-531 Powers and duties of the interstate commission.
Section 34-24-532 Finance powers.
Section 34-24-533 Organization and operation of the interstate commission.
Section 34-24-534 Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission.
Section 34-24-535 Oversight of interstate compact.
Section 34-24-536 Enforcement of interstate compact.
Section 34-24-537 Default procedures.
Section 34-24-538 Dispute resolution.
Section 34-24-539 Member states, effective date, and amendment.
Section 34-24-540 Withdrawal.
Section 34-24-541 Dissolution.
Section 34-24-542 Severability and construction.
Section 34-24-543 Binding effect of compact and other laws.

Article 11 Alabama Pain Management Act.

Section 34-24-600 Short title.
Section 34-24-601 Legislative findings.
Section 34-24-602 Authority and intent.
Section 34-24-603 Definitions.
Section 34-24-604 Annual registration.
Section 34-24-605 Ownership and operation.
Section 34-24-606 Training requirements.
Section 34-24-607 Inspections.
Section 34-24-608 Investigations.
Section 34-24-609 Disciplinary action and sanctions.
Section 34-24-610 Construction of article.