Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title34 PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES. |
Chapter24. PHYSICIANS AND OTHER PRACTITIONERS OF HEALING ARTS. |
Article8. Licensing and Registration of Physicians and Osteopaths. |
Division1. Medical Licensure Commission. |
§34-24-311. General authority.
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The above constituted commission shall have the exclusive power and authority to issue, revoke, and reinstate all licenses authorizing the licensee to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of Alabama. The commission shall have the authority to promulgate such reasonable rules and regulations as it deems proper for implementing and carrying out the provisions of this article. However, prior to exercising its power and authority to issue, revoke, or reinstate licenses, or to promulgate rules and regulations, the Medical Licensure Commission shall receive and consider but not be bound by the recommendation of the State Board of Medical Examiners.