Alabama Administrative Code

In the event a check, draft, or other negotiable instrument drawn on a bank or depository institution which has been made payable the Commission is dishonored by the financial institution on which it was drawn, the Commission shall charge a dishonored check fee in the amount of $…

(1) This Chapter sets forth the Alabama Program of Continuing Medical Education as required by Act 89-244 of the Alabama Legislature. The continuing medical education program requirements, policies, and procedures set forth in this Chapter are required for all licensees holding a…

(1) Every physician licensed to practice medicine in Alabama who resides or practices in the state must earn in each calendar year, on or before December 31, not less than twenty-five (25) AMA PRA Category I CreditsT or equivalent as defined in this rule of continuing medical edu…

Every physician holding a current license to practice medicine in the State of Alabama who resides in the State of Alabama is required to comply with the minimum requirement for continuing medical education established by these rules. Physicians holding a license to practice medi…

A retired physician who does not engage in the practice of medicine in any form, but who nevertheless desires to maintain a current license may be excused from the minimum continuing medical education requirement by submitting to the State Board of Medical Examiners an applicatio…

Physicians receiving their initial license to practice medicine in Alabama are exempt from the minimum continuing medical education requirement for the calendar year in which they receive their initial license. Author: Wendell R. Morgan Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 545-X-5-.05 Filed…

A physician who is unable to meet the minimum continuing medical education requirement because of illness, disability, or other circumstances beyond his control may apply to the Board of Medical Examiners for a waiver of the requirement for the calendar year in which such illness…

The Alabama Program of Continuing Medical Education shall become effective October 1, 1991 and shall apply to each calendar year thereafter. Author: Wendell R. Morgan Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 545-X-5-.07 Filed November 2, 1990; effective October 1, 1991. Repealed and New Rule: F…

Every physician shall certify annually that he has met the minimum annual continuing medical education requirement established pursuant to this Chapter. This certification will be made on a form provided on the annual license registration certificate application required to be su…

Every physician shall certify annually that he or she has met or will meet by December 31 the minimum annual continuing medical education requirement established pursuant to this Chapter. This certification will be made on a form provided on the annual license registration certif…

Intentional falsification of a certification of compliance with the continuing medical education program requirement established in this Chapter is hereby declared to be unprofessional conduct and may constitute grounds for discipline of the physician's license to practice medici…

The Medical Licensure Commission shall not issue to any physician licensed in the State of Alabama who is not exempt an annual certificate of registration pursuant to § 34-24-337, unless the physician certifies in writing upon the application for certificate of registration that …

The Medical Licensure Commission shall not issue to any physician licensed in the State of Alabama who is not exempt an annual certificate of registration pursuant to § 34-24-337, unless the physician certifies in writing upon the application for certificate of registration that …

If a physician's license has become inactive by operation of § 34-24-337 and the physician subsequently applies to the Medical Licensure Commission for reinstatement of such license, the applicant must submit proof of completion of not less than twenty-five (25) AMA PRA Category …

It shall be the responsibility of the State Board of Medical Examiners to enforce the provisions of this Chapter by reviewing records which demonstrate compliance with the program for continuing medical education and which are maintained by physicians subject to this Chapter. Thi…

If a physician is found to be not in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, his license to practice medicine may be subject to discipline by the Medical Licensure Commission as authorized under Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-24-361, § 34-24-381. Administrative complaints asse…

If a physician is found to be not in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, his license to practice medicine may be subject to discipline by the Medical Licensure Commission as authorized under Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-24-361, § 34-24-381. Administrative complaints asse…

The following definitions shall apply to these rules. (1) Practice of Medicine Across State Lines. The practice of medicine across state lines means the practice of medicine as defined in the Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-24-50(1), as it applies to: (a) The rendering of a written or ot…

(1) Upon the filing of a certificate of qualification to practice medicine across state lines, issued by the Board of Medical Examiners, along with a properly completed application form, the Commission, after being satisfied that all requirements of the law have been met and that…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 545-X-6-.03 New Rule: Filed September 26, 1997; effective October 31, 1997. Amended: Filed February 25, 2005; effective April 1, 2005. Repealed by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 09, June 30, 2021, eff. 8/14/2021. Author: Wayne P. …

(1) Each special purpose license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall expire on December 31 in the third calendar year after its issuance. (2) Thereafter, each special purpose license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be renewed annually by …

(1) The issuance by the Commission of a special purpose license to practice medicine across state lines subjects the licensee to the jurisdiction of the Board and the Commission in all matters set forth in Sections 34-24-50 to 34-24-83, inclusive, Code of Ala. 1975, and Sections …

(1) Any person who violates the provisions of this act is subject to criminal prosecution for the unlicensed practice of medicine under the provisions of Section 34-24-51, Code of Ala. 1975, or injunctive or other action authorized in this state to prohibit or penalize continued …

The Commission shall only issue a special purpose license to practice medicine across state lines to an applicant whose principal practice location and license to practice is located in a state or territory of the United States whose laws permit or allow for the issuance of a spe…

The State of Alabama has passed legislation to become a member state of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama are member boards of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission. Notes…

For the purposes of this rule, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them: (1) BYLAWS. Those bylaws established by the Interstate Commission pursuant to Section 34-24-530 for its governance, or for directing and controlling its actions and conduct. (2) COMMISSIO…

A physician who applies for an expedited license through the Interstate Commission shall be granted an expedited license to practice medicine in the state of Alabama under the provisions of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact set out in § 34-24-520 et. seq. of the Code of Al…

Upon receipt of an application for an expedited license by a physician who has selected Alabama as the state of principal licensure, the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners shall conduct a primary source verification of the qualifications set out in subsection 11 of rule 545-X-7-.…

A physician which receives a Letter of Qualification from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners denying eligibility to obtain an expedited license through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact shall have the right to appeal such decision in accordance with the procedures for …

Upon the receipt of all applicable fees and a letter of qualification from the Interstate Commission stating that the applicant meets qualifications set out in subsection 11 of rule 545-X-7-.02 above, including a criminal background check in accordance with § 34-24-524(b)(2), as …

(1) Upon the receipt of the applicable renewal fees and letter of qualification or other correspondence from the Interstate Commission indicating that the applicant meets the qualifications set out below, the Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama shall renew the expedited licen…

(1) The Interstate Commission shall collect and remit to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners a fee in the amount of $300 in connection with the issuance of a letter of qualification when an expedited license to practice medicine in another state is issued by a member state and…

(1) If a license granted to a physician by the member board in the state of principal license is revoked, surrendered, or relinquished in lieu of discipline, or suspended, then all licenses issued to the physician by member boards shall automatically be placed, without further ac…

The Interstate Commission rules are hereby incorporated by reference and shall be followed with regard to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact in the State of Alabama and the processes concerning obtaining an expedited license through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.…

The Board of Medical Scholarship Awards was created by the Alabama Legislature for the purpose of establishing scholarships and loans to provide for medical training for qualified applicants for admission to, or students in, the University of Alabama School of Medicine and/or the…

The Board of Medical Scholarship Awards shall make a careful and thorough investigation of the ability, character, and qualifications of each applicant, and award scholarships and loans according to the judgment of the Board. The Board is empowered to do all things necessary to c…

The Board shall be composed of the following: (a) Three members of the Board of Censors of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, who shall be elected by the Board of Censors, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Censors. (b) The Executive Officer of the …

The members appointed by the Governor shall each serve four years terms, concurrent with their legislative terms. Such members may be reappointed. All other members shall be ex officio. Author: Wayne P Turner Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 550-X-1-.04 Filed September 28, 1982. Repeale…

The Officers of the Board shall be as follows: (a) Chairman. The Chairman of the Board of Medical Scholarship Awards shall be a member of the Board of Censors of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. The Chairman shall be elected by a majority vote at a regularly calle…

(a) Chairman. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings and shall be responsible for the agenda. He or she shall sign all official documents, unless such authority is delegated to the Vice Chairman, and he or she shall appoint the members of each permanent and/or ad hoc committe…

The Executive Committee shall be composed of the Chairman and two Board members appointed by the Chairman. The Executive Committee is empowered to make all decisions required to be made by the Board between Board meetings. Author: Wayne P Turner Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 550-X-1-…

(a) Annual Meeting. An annual meeting of the Board shall be held each year at a time to be selected by the Chairman. At such meeting, the Board shall: (1) Award merit scholarships and loans. (2) Elect officers for the coming year. (3) Conduct any other business to come before the…

Members of the Board shall be entitled to reimbursement for participating in meetings and other Board business, in accordance with state regulations regarding in-state travel, meetings and official business. Author: Wayne P Turner Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 550-X-1-.09 Filed Septe…

(a) The Board shall employ an Executive Director and such other staff as may be necessary, with such compensation as may be decided upon by the Board. (b) The Board shall provide and pay for such office space, equipment, supplies, travel, and other expenses as may be necessary. A…

The Board shall establish the fiscal requirements for its annual administration expenses, which shall be paid from funds from any source which are available to the Board. Author: Wayne P. Turner Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 550-X-1-.11 New Rule: Filed May 16, 2006; effective June 20…

Appeals from decisions of the Alabama Board of Medical Scholarship Awards shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. Author: Wayne P. Turner Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 550-X-1-.12 New Rule: Filed May 16, 2006; effective June 2…

Public records may be requested in writing using the Board's public records request form. Questions may be directed to the Executive Director. The public request form will be made available on the Board's website. A fee shall be assessed for costs incurred for searching and produ…

Document retrieval and preparation charges are $20.00 per hour or any portion thereof. Copying of records will cost a fee not to exceed .50¢ per page. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board will charge to the requestor any actual costs incurred while processing or responding to…

Author: Board of Medical Scholarship Awards Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 550-X-11-.01 Filed September 28, 1982. Repealed and New Rule: Filed October 13, 1994; effective November 17, 1994. Repealed: Filed May 16, 2006; effective June 20, 2006. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, …

A number of merit scholarships equal to not more than five percent of the students enrolled in the medical schools in the State of Alabama shall be awarded each year, contingent upon funds being available. Author: Wayne P. Turner Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 550-X-2-.01 New Rule: Fi…