Article 1. State Licensing Board for Healing Arts.

Article 2. Licenses and Registration Generally.

Article 3. Physicians and Osteopaths.

Division 1. General Provisions.

§ 34-24-50. "Practice of medicine or osteopathy" defined.

§ 34-24-50.1. Definitions.

§ 34-24-51. Practicing medicine or osteopathy without license.

§ 34-24-52. Proceedings to restrain unlawful practice.

§ 34-24-53. Board of Medical Examiners - Powers and duties generally; rules and regulations; quorum; fund to defray litigation costs.

§ 34-24-54. Board of Medical Examiners - Disposition of funds; expenses of board and commission members.

§ 34-24-55. Domestic remedies and emergency services exempted from chapter.

§ 34-24-56. Report of malpractice judgments and settlements - Filing; contents; sanction for failure to make report.

§ 34-24-57. Report of malpractice judgments and settlements - Review; ground for suspension or revocation of license, etc.; notification; failure to comply.

§ 34-24-58. Decisions, opinions, etc., of utilization review committee privileged.

§ 34-24-59. Reporting of physician disciplinary actions.

§ 34-24-60. Confidentiality of records, etc.; authorized release; waiver.

§ 34-24-61. Controlled substance registration certificate; continuing medical education; dismissal of revocation, etc.

Division 2. Certificates of Qualification.

Division 1. General Provisions.

§ 34-24-70. Qualifications of applicants.

§ 34-24-71. Application for examination.

§ 34-24-73. Reciprocity generally.

§ 34-24-74. Nonresident consultants; physician accompanying patient being transported into Alabama for treatment.

§ 34-24-75. Certain certificates issued without examination.

§ 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.

§ 34-24-120. "Chiropractic" defined; authority of licensed chiropractor.

§ 34-24-121. Advertising.

§ 34-24-122. Rights and duties of chiropractors.

§ 34-24-123. License requirements under article; permit requirement for nonlicensed owner of chiropractic practice.

§ 34-24-124. Injunctive action.

Division 2. Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

§ 34-24-140. Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Creation; composition; powers and duties.

§ 34-24-141. Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Membership.

§ 34-24-142. Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Compensation of members.

§ 34-24-143. Disposition of funds; audit; refunds; records.

§ 34-24-144. Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Officers; meetings; rules and regulations; bond.

§ 34-24-145. Establishment of preceptorship, etc., authorized; issuance and expiration of limited license; board to establish rules, etc., for implementation of section.

Division 3. Certificates of Qualification.

§ 34-24-160. Application; qualifications of applicant; fee.

§ 34-24-161. Examinations; issuance and replacement of license; identification of office.

§ 34-24-162.1. Application; licensure by credentials.

§ 34-24-163. Issuance of certificates to persons practicing on January 1, 1960.

§ 34-24-164. License to be recorded with judge of probate.

§ 34-24-165. Renewal, forfeiture, etc., of license; waiver of fees; inactive license.

§ 34-24-166. Refusal, revocation, or suspension - Grounds; rules; disciplinary action.

§ 34-24-167. Refusal, revocation, or suspension - Notice of hearing; procedure.

§ 34-24-168. Refusal, revocation, or suspension - Guidelines for conduct of hearing; settlement by guilty plea.

§ 34-24-170. Costs and fines.

§ 34-24-172. Restoration of license.

§ 34-24-173. Rules of evidence in contested cases.

§ 34-24-174. Form and content of final order.

§ 34-24-175. Appeal from final decision, judicial review.

§ 34-24-176. Reinstatement of license.

§ 34-24-177. Nonrenewal pending payment of administrative fine; refund.

Article 5. Physical Therapists.

Division 1. General Provisions.

§ 34-24-190. Short title.

§ 34-24-191. Definitions.

§ 34-24-192. Board of Physical Therapy - Generally.

§ 34-24-193. Board of Physical Therapy - Powers and duties; certification fee; administrative fines; impaired practitioner program.

§ 34-24-194. Complaint charging violation of article; hearing; subpoenas; judicial review of revocation or refusal of license.

§ 34-24-195. Physical Therapist Fund.

§ 34-24-196. Penalties.

Division 2. Registration and Licenses.

§ 34-24-210. Required.

§ 34-24-210.1. Evaluation and treatment by physical therapist.

§ 34-24-211. Application; fee.

§ 34-24-212. Examinations.

§ 34-24-213. Issuance of license - Applicants passing examination.

§ 34-24-214. Issuance of license - Without examination.

§ 34-24-215. Temporary licenses.

§ 34-24-216. Renewal of license; continuing education.

§ 34-24-217. Grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of license.

Article 6. Podiatrists.

Division 1. General Provisions.

§ 34-24-230. Definitions.

§ 34-24-231. False or misleading statements in advertisements.

§ 34-24-232. Grandfather clause.

§ 34-24-233. Exemptions.

§ 34-24-234. Penalties for violations.

Division 2. Board of Podiatry.

§ 34-24-250. Appointment; composition; qualifications of members; appointment; terms of office.

§ 34-24-251. Meetings; quorum.

§ 34-24-252. Powers and duties.

§ 34-24-253. Compensation of members; disposition of funds.

§ 34-24-254. Salary and bond of secretary-treasurer.

§ 34-24-255. Examinations - Requirements; issuance of license; fees.

§ 34-24-256. Examinations - Conduct.

§ 34-24-257. Examinations - Second or subsequent examination.

§ 34-24-258. Deposit and expenditure of funds.

Division 3. Licenses.

§ 34-24-270. Practicing podiatry without license; penalty.

§ 34-24-271. License to podiatrist coming to this state; fee.

§ 34-24-272. Special certificate.

§ 34-24-273. Issuance; contents; display by holder.

§ 34-24-275. Renewal; continuing education.

§ 34-24-276. Suspension or revocation; members of board immune from suit.

Article 7. Assistants to Physicians.

§ 34-24-290. Definitions.

§ 34-24-291. Purpose of article.

§ 34-24-292. Services performed by trainees and assistants.

§ 34-24-293. Powers and duties of board.

§ 34-24-294. Injunctive proceedings.

§ 34-24-295. License required.

§ 34-24-296. Practice without license; penalty.

§ 34-24-297. Issuance of license - Requirements.

§ 34-24-298. Issuance of license - Application; approval.

§ 34-24-299. Renewal of license.

§ 34-24-300. Licensing of certified Physician Assistant or Surgeon Assistant.

§ 34-24-301. Temporary licenses.

§ 34-24-302. Denial, suspension, revocation, etc., of license; investigation; mental, physical, or laboratory examination; authorization for release of information.

§ 34-24-303. Registration with board; application; denial or termination of registration.

§ 34-24-304. Administrative fines for violation of Section 34-24-302, rules or regulations.

§ 34-24-305. Payment of fines; refund.

§ 34-24-306. Voluntary restriction on license.

Article 8. Licensing and Registration of Physicians and Osteopaths.

Division 1. Medical Licensure Commission.

§ 34-24-310. Created; composition; appointment of members; terms of office; public members.

§ 34-24-311. General authority.

§ 34-24-311.1. Employment of staff.

§ 34-24-312. State Board of Medical Examiners to furnish facilities, receive funds, etc.

§ 34-24-313. Employment of investigators, agents, etc., to assist commission; assistance of prosecuting attorneys; consultants.

§ 34-24-314. Authority to acquire and hold real property; sale.

Division 2. Licenses and Registration Generally.

§ 34-24-330. State Board of Medical Examiners to issue certificate of qualification for each applicant; right of appeal when action unfavorable.

§ 34-24-331. Application for reciprocity to be certified.

§ 34-24-332. Replacement license certificate.

§ 34-24-333. Issuance of certificate of qualification; application and issuance of license; issuance of license under Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

§ 34-24-334. Issuance of license; design, number, fee, etc.

§ 34-24-335. Denial of applications; procedure; no refund of fees.

§ 34-24-336. Continuing medical education.

§ 34-24-337. Renewal of certificate; reinstatement of license.

§ 34-24-338. Certificate of registration - Contents; change of address.

§ 34-24-339. Certificate of registration - Not required for retired persons.

§ 34-24-340. Collection of fees.

§ 34-24-341. Commission to commence actions where persons practicing without license; court jurisdiction; issuance of injunctions.

§ 34-24-342. Construction of article; commission to have exclusive power over licenses; licenses to be filed with county probate judge.

§ 34-24-343. Penalty for violations of article.

Division 3. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses.

§ 34-24-360. Restrictions, etc., on license; grounds.

§ 34-24-360.1. Authority to implement Section 34-24-360.

§ 34-24-361. Investigations; reporting offenses; proceedings and actions; privileged information.

§ 34-24-361.1. Hearings closed; confidentiality of certain records.

§ 34-24-362. Unlawful to practice when license suspended or revoked; reissue of license.

§ 34-24-363. Witnesses - How subpoenaed and sworn; failure to comply.

§ 34-24-364. Witnesses - Per diem and travel expense.

§ 34-24-365. Witnesses - Depositions.

§ 34-24-366. Vote necessary for suspension or revocation; hearing panels.

§ 34-24-367. Judicial review; immediate effect of suspension or revocation of license; venue.

Division 4. Administrative Fines, Reprimands, and Restrictions.

§ 34-24-380. Penalties for violation of Section 20-2-54, rules, or regulations.

§ 34-24-381. Penalties for violation of Section 34-24-360, rules, or regulations.

§ 34-24-382. Disposition of fines; contracts.

§ 34-24-383. Payment of administrative fines prerequisite to renewal of annual certificate; refunds.

§ 34-24-384. Rules and regulations; reimbursement by physician.

Article 9. Rehabilitation of Physicians and Osteopaths.

§ 34-24-400. Identification, treatment, etc., of impaired physicians; Alabama Physician Wellness Committee; funding.

§ 34-24-401. Authority of board to contract for Physician Wellness Committee to undertake certain functions.

§ 34-24-402. Reporting and disclosure by Physician Wellness Committee.

§ 34-24-403. Liability for actions within scope of committee functions.

§ 34-24-404. Confidentiality of information, records, and proceedings.

§ 34-24-405. Annual report.

§ 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.

§ 34-24-500. Legislative findings and purpose.

§ 34-24-501. Definitions.

§ 34-24-502. Licensure.

§ 34-24-503. Effect of license.

§ 34-24-504. Patient medical records.

§ 34-24-505. Exemptions.

§ 34-24-506. Sanctions.

§ 34-24-507. Reciprocity.

§ 34-24-508. Rule making.

Article 11. Alabama Pain Management Act.

§ 34-24-600. Short title.

§ 34-24-601. Legislative findings.

§ 34-24-602. Authority and intent.

§ 34-24-603. Definitions.

§ 34-24-604. Annual registration.

§ 34-24-605. Ownership and operation.

§ 34-24-606. Training requirements.

§ 34-24-607. Inspections.

§ 34-24-608. Investigations.

§ 34-24-609. Disciplinary action and sanctions.

§ 34-24-610. Construction of article.