Title 34 — Title 34

(a) Nothing herein shall prevent or inhibit the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact. (b) Any laws, statutes, rules, or other legal requirements in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the …

(a) The board shall issue a respiratory therapist license to any person who meets the qualifications required by this chapter and who pays the license fee established herein. (b) Any person who is issued a license as a respiratory therapist under this chapter may use the words “l…

Suspended License. (a) The board may refuse to renew a license, may suspend or revoke a license, may impose probationary conditions, or may impose an administrative fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per violation, as disciplinary actions if a licensee or applicant fo…

(a) A person who does not hold a license or a temporary license as a respiratory therapist or whose license or temporary license has been suspended or revoked may not do any of the following: (1) Use in connection with the person’s practice the words “respiratory care professiona…

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ARMED SECURITY OFFICER. An individual whose principal duty is that of a security officer and who at any time wears, carries, possesses, or has access to a firearm in the performance of hi…

(a) A contract security company, at the request of a security officer in its employ, may withhold from the wages of the security officer those amounts necessary to pay for the licensure or certification fees, uniforms, or other required equipment of the security officer. (b) A re…

An armed security officer shall apply for and have his or her pistol permit issued by the sheriff of the county of his or her residence. It is a violation of this chapter for any security officer to carry a firearm in the performance of his or her duties without holding a valid l…

(a) It is unlawful for any person or entity to do any of the following: (1) Issue a shield or badge not in conformance with this chapter. Except for sworn peace officers, no person or entity shall wear or display any badge, insignia, device, shield, patch, or pattern containing w…

(a) A violation of this chapter by a security officer or an armed security officer shall be punishable by a fine of not less than seventy-five dollars ($75) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation and may result in the probation, revocation, or suspension of th…

Any person or entity aggrieved by any final action of the board may appeal to the Circuit Court of Montgomery County. History: (Act 2009-640, p. 1960, §14; Act 2013-349, p. 1248, §1.)

There is created in the State Treasury, with funds expended by the board to defray the expenses of administering this chapter, a special revenue trust fund designated as the Security Certification Fund. All receipts collected by the board under this chapter shall be deposited in …

To the extent that other states which provide for licensing and certification of any security officer, armed security officer, or contract security company provide for similar action for citizens of this state, the board may grant a license or certification to a nonresident or ou…

The following persons and entities, including affiliated entities under common control, are exempt from this chapter: (1) Any person or entity that uses the employees of the person or entity for security services. (2) Any employee who provides security services only for his or he…

(a) No governmental subdivision of this state shall enact any legislation, code, or ordinance, or adopt any rule relating to the licensing, training, or regulation of contract security companies or individuals functioning as security officers, other than for the imposition of a b…

(a) The Alabama Security Regulatory Board is created. Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state, and the appointing authorities shall coordinate their appointments to assure the board membership is inclusive and reflects the rac…

(a) The board shall have the following powers: (1) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to adopt rules not in conflict with the laws of this state which are reasonable, proper, and necessary to carry out the functions of the board in the regulation of persons enga…

(a) Commencing on May 21, 2009, any security officer, armed security officer, or contract security company providing private security services in this state shall apply to the board for a license or certification. Any security officer, armed security officer, or contract security…

Certification. (a) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license or certification, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license or certification for any violation of this chapter or rule of the board. (b) In the event of a denial, probation, revocation, or sus…

(a) Contract security company licensees shall file certificates of insurance with the board certifying coverage. The minimum amount of coverage shall be two million dollars ($2,000,000) for bodily or personal injury and two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for property damage.…

(a) Within 30 days after initial employment, a security officer or armed security officer shall apply to the board for a license or certification. On or after May 21, 2009, all security officers or armed security officers not exempted under Section 34- 27C-17, shall apply to the …

(a) A person seeking initial licensure or certification as a security officer or armed security officer shall have completed board approved training with a certified trainer. Initial board approved training shall consist of a minimum of eight hours. Specific initial training requ…

Any person conducting training of security officers shall be licensed or certified as a certified trainer by the board. Any person seeking licensure or certification as a certified trainer shall pay all fees required by the board and meet all of the following qualifications: (1) …

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed by this section: (1) ASSOCIATION. The Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama. (2) AUDIOLOGIST. An individual who practices audiology and who presents himself or herself to the p…

It is declared that the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology is a privilege which is granted to qualified persons by legislative authority in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare, and, in enacting this law, it is the intent of the Legislature to requi…

(a) Under no circumstances shall any person practice or represent himself or herself as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist in this state unless he or she is licensed in accordance with this chapter. (b) Licensure shall be granted either in speech-language pathology or a…

(a) To be eligible for licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist a person shall meet each of the following qualifications and requirements: (1) Be of good moral character. (2) Make application to the board on a form prescribed by the board. (3) Pay to…

(a) Any person not eligible for a license as a speech-language pathologist under this chapter may apply for licensure with the board as a speech-language pathology assistant. Eligible candidates for licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant shall do all of the following:…

Reexamination; Performance of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Services Prior to Action by Board on Application. (a) A person eligible for licensure under Section 34-28A-21 and desirous of licensure shall make application for examination to the board at least 30 days prior…

(a) Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and place and under such supervision as the board may determine. (b) The board may examine in whatever theoretical or applied fields of speech- language pathology and audiology it considers appropriate to the area of specia…

The board shall waive the examination and grant licensure to any person currently certified as clinically competent by ASHA in the area for which the person is applying for licensure upon payment of the licensing fee, provided ASHA requirements meet or exceed those of the State o…

Status. (a) The board shall issue a license certificate to each person whom it licenses as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, or both. The certificate shall show the full name of the licensee and shall bear a serial number. The certificate shall be signed by the chair …

Licensees; Appeals; Restoration of Licenses Revoked, Reduction of Suspensions, Etc. (a) The license of any licensee under this chapter may be suspended or revoked, or a reprimand may be issued by the board, upon a finding of the board that the licensee has committed any of, but n…

(a) The board shall publish, in a manner the board deems appropriate, fees for all of the following purposes: (1) Application for examination. (2) Initial licensing. (3) Renewal of licensure. (4) Late payment for renewal (monthly penalty). (5) Registration of speech-language path…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting any of the following: (1) Physicians or surgeons or persons under their supervision from engaging in the examining, testing, and diagnosing of speech and audio defects in this state. (2) A hearing instrument …

Enforcement of Chapter; Assistance of Board by Attorney General; Disposition of Fines Collected for Violations of Chapter. (a) Any person who practices or offers to practice the profession of speech- language pathology or audiology without being licensed or exempted in accordance…

of Members; Meetings; Quorum; Vacancies; Removal of Members. (a) There is established as an independent agency of the executive branch of the government of the State of Alabama, the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology. (b) The board shall be co…

Members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses pursuant to state regulations from funds derived from fees collected under this chapter or from other available revenue sources. History: (Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess.,…

(a) The board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter, evaluate the qualifications and supervise the examinations of applicants for licensure under this chapter and shall, at its discretion, investigate allegations of practices violating the provi…

Institution of Proceedings to Enjoin or Restrain Violations of Chapter and Liability of Board Members Therefor. (a) The board may adopt all bylaws and rules, not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state, reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duti…

and Employees; Admissibility in Evidence of Copies of Proceedings, Records, Etc., of Board; Monthly Report and Disposition of Revenues Received Under Chapter; Payment of Administrative Expenses of Board, Employee Salaries, Etc. (a) The board may employ, and at its pleasure discha…

The board, the Attorney General, or the local district attorney may apply to the circuit court in the county in which a violation of this chapter is alleged to have occurred for an order enjoining or restraining the commission or continuance of the acts complained of. Thereupon, …

(a) This chapter shall not be construed to repeal Chapter 14 of this title. (b) This chapter shall in no way be construed to restrain trade nor to restrict any entrepreneur or the free enterprise system. History: (Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 90, p. 2756, §§18, 20; Acts 1997, No…

This article shall be known and may be cited as the Audiology and Speech- Language Pathology Interstate Compact. The purpose of this compact is to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology with the goal of improving public access to audiology and s…

As used in this article, and except as otherwise provided, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY. Full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty ord…

(a) A license issued to an audiologist or speech-language pathologist by a home state to a resident in that state shall be recognized by each member state as authorizing an audiologist or speech-language pathologist to practice audiology or speech-language pathology, under a priv…

(a) To exercise the compact privilege under the terms and provisions of this compact, the audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) Hold an active license in the home state. (2) Have no encumbrance on any state license. (3) Be el…

(a) Member states shall recognize the right of an audiologist or speech-language pathologist, licensed by a home state in accordance with Section 34-28A-62 and under rules adopted by the commission, to practice audiology or speech-language pathology in any member state through te…

A licensee who is an active duty military or his or her spouse shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to desi…

(a) In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a remote state in accordance with existing state due process law, may do either of the following: (1) Take adverse action against an audiologist’s or speech-language pathologist’s privilege to practice within that member…

Compact Commission. (a) The compact member states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission as follows: (1) The commission is an instrumentality of the compact states. (2) Venue is proper and judicial…