Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title34 PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES. |
Chapter22. OPTOMETRISTS. |
Article 1. General Provisions. |
§ 34-22-1. Definitions. |
§ 34-22-2. Objects and purposes of chapter. |
§ 34-22-3. Intent of chapter. |
§ 34-22-4. Limitation on application of chapter. |
§ 34-22-5. Limited teaching licenses. |
§ 34-22-6. Violations; penalties; assistance in prosecutions; costs and attorney fees; venue. |
§ 34-22-7. Injunctions. |
§ 34-22-8. Disciplinary action; charges; hearing; judicial procedure; appeals; sanctions; immunity of board, etc., from suit. |
Article 2. Licenses. |
§ 34-22-20. Qualifications of applicants; examination; issuance and execution of licenses; use of pharmaceutical agents. |
§ 34-22-21. Reciprocity; pharmaceutical agents. |
§ 34-22-22. Continuing education requirements; suspension and reinstatement; renewal; registration certificate; waiver of registration and fees. |
§ 34-22-23. Grounds for revocation or suspension. |
§ 34-22-24. Disposition of fees. |
Article 3. Board of Optometry. |
§ 34-22-40. Creation; composition; terms of office; election of candidates; annual meeting. |
§ 34-22-41. Officers; meetings; compensation; disposition of funds; bonds; annual report. |
§ 34-22-42. Powers and duties generally. |
§ 34-22-43. Registry, records, and office of board. |
Article 4. Board of Optometric Scholarship Awards. |
§ 34-22-60. Establishment; composition. |
§ 34-22-61. Powers and duties of board. |
§ 34-22-62. Types of scholarships. |
§ 34-22-63. Repayment of loans; service contracts. |
§ 34-22-64. Contractual agreement of recipients; penalties for breach; institution of legal proceedings. |
§ 34-22-65. Localities in need of optometrists. |
Article 5. License to Practice Across State Lines. |
§ 34-22-80. Legislative findings. |
§ 34-22-81. Definitions. |
§ 34-22-82. Telemedicine - Protocols; privacy practices. |
§ 34-22-83. Telemedicine - Services; provider-patient relationship; standards of practice; confidentiality. |
§ 34-22-84. Maintenance of records. |
§ 34-22-85. Exceptions. |
§ 34-22-86. Penalties. |
§ 34-22-87. Rulemaking authority. |
§ 34-22-88. Rules and regulations. |
Article 6. Impaired Doctor of Optometry Treatment Program. |
§ 34-22-100. Purpose. |
§ 34-22-101. Definitions. |
§ 34-22-102. Powers and duties of board. |
§ 34-22-103. Procedures for notification of program, self-reporting, and participation. |
§ 34-22-104. Evaluation; hearing. |
§ 34-22-105. Restriction of license upon request. |
§ 34-22-106. Confidentiality of records; discovery; limitations on testimony. |
§ 34-22-107. Limitations or restrictions to employment on basis of treatment prohibited. |
§ 34-22-108. Liability. |
§ 34-22-109. Responsibilities of optometrists under article. |
§ 34-22-110. Rules and regulations. |