Title 34

As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) BOARD. Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee for the Registration of Professional Soil Classifiers. (2) REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL…

This chapter shall not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of any other legally recognized profession. In particular, this chapter shall not be construed to affect or prevent individuals who are duly licensed by the State of Alabama Board of Registration of Professiona…

This chapter does not prohibit one or more professional soil classifiers from practicing through the medium of a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. In such partnership or corporation whose primary activity consists of classification services, at least one partner o…

Any person, except those specifically exempted by this chapter, who shall practice or offer to practice soil classification for the public in this state is subject to this chapter. (Acts 1981, No. 81-766, p. 1308, §5.)

The following persons shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter: (1) Any person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this state, practicing or offering to practice herein the profession of soil classifier when such practice does not exceed a …

(a) The Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee shall serve as and be the State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers, and it shall be the duty of such board to administer the provisions of this chapter. The board shall appoint an advisory council of five …

The board shall have the following powers: (1) To adopt and amend all bylaws, rules, and regulations necessary or convenient to administer and carry out the provisions of this chapter and for the conduct of its affairs and functions consistent with the Constitution and laws of th…

(a) An application of registration as a professional soil classifier shall be made to the board on a form prescribed by it and shall be accompanied by the application fee fixed by this chapter. (b) An applicant for registration as a professional soil classifier shall have all the…

For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed in this section: (1) CERTIFICATE HOLDER. An individual who is listed on the State Fire Marshal’s permit as the responsible managing owner, partner, officer or employee who …

(a) This chapter also applies to any fire protection sprinkler contractor I or II performing work for any municipality, county, or the state. Officials of any municipality, county, or the state are required to determine compliance with this chapter before awarding any contracts f…

All funds collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the State Fire Marshal’s Fund authorized by Section 36-19-31. The State Fire Marshal shall be authorized to expend monies from the State Fire Marshal’s Fund for the administrati…

Whenever the State Fire Marshal shall have reason to believe that any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture is or has been violating any provisions of this chapter, he or she or his or her deputy or assistant may issue and deliver to such individual,…

Nothing in Act 2017-240 is intended to authorize the State Fire Marshal to require the installation of any fire protection sprinkler system in any single family dwelling. (Act 2017-240, §2.)

(a) The State Fire Marshal shall collect and publish data on all residential structural fires in Alabama in a report that includes all of the following information: (1) The type of structure. (2) The age of the structure. (3) The code enforced when the structure was constructed. …

The administration of this chapter is vested in the State Fire Marshal who shall have the power to make rules in relation to weekly fire pump testing and to set or make changes in the amount of the fees charged as necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. …

It shall be unlawful for any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture to engage in the business of installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, or inspection of a fire protection sprinkler system in this state except in conformity with the p…

(a) Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture desiring to engage in the business of fire protection sprinkler contractor I shall submit to the State Fire Marshal on standard forms provided by the State Fire Marshal a completed application. The applic…

(a) If the required fee has been paid, satisfactory written proof from NICET has been provided that the competency test was passed when required by this chapter, all of the requirements set forth in this chapter for obtaining the requested permit have been met, and the proposed c…

In no case shall a certificate holder be allowed to obtain a State Fire Marshal’s permit for more than one fire protection sprinkler contractor at a time. If the certificate holder should leave the employment of the fire protection sprinkler contractor, he or she must notify the …

The State Fire Marshal’s permit shall expire annually at midnight on September 30. At least 30 days prior, the fire protection sprinkler contractor I or II must submit a renewal application. A renewal fee must be submitted with the application. Failure to renew the permit prior t…

If a certified fire protection sprinkler contractor desires to do business in any part of the state, he or she shall be required by this chapter to deliver to the local building official a copy of his or her State Fire Marshal’s permit. The local building official shall require a…

Nothing in this chapter limits the power of a municipality, county, or the state to regulate the quality and character of work performed by a fire protection sprinkler contractor I or II, through a system of permits, fees, and inspections, which are designed to assure compliance …

For purposes of this chapter, the following words have the following meanings: (1) CERTIFICATE HOLDER. An individual who is listed on the State Fire Marshal’s permit as the responsible managing owner, partner, officer, or employee who is actively in charge of the work of the cert…

Nothing in this chapter limits the power of a municipality, county, or the state to regulate the quality and character of work performed by contractors, through a system of permits, fees, and inspections which are designed to assure compliance with, and aid in the implementation …

(a) This chapter applies to any fire alarm contractor performing work for any municipality, county, or the state. Officials of any municipality, county, or the state shall determine compliance with this chapter before awarding any contract for the installation, repair, alteration…

All funds collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the State Fire Marshal’s Fund authorized in Section 36-19-31. The State Fire Marshal may expend monies from the State Fire Marshal’s Fund for the administration and enforcement …

Whenever the State Fire Marshal has reason to believe that any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture is or has been violating any provision of this chapter, the State Fire Marshal or his or her deputy or assistant may issue and deliver to the individ…

The administration of this chapter is vested in the State Fire Marshal who shall have the power to set or make changes in the amount of the fee charged as necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. (Act 2009-657, p. 2020, §1.)

(a) It shall be unlawful for any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture to engage in the business of installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, or inspection of a fire alarm system in this state except in conformity with this chapter. (b…

(a) Every fire alarm system installed in this state shall have a record of completion signed by a certified fire alarm contractor, in accordance with the requirements of the adopted building code and fire alarm code. The record of completion and all supporting documents shall be …

(a) Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or joint venture desiring to engage in the business as a fire alarm contractor shall submit to the State Fire Marshal on standard forms provided by the State Fire Marshal a completed application. The applicant shall inclu…

If the required fee has been paid, satisfactory written proof from the NICET has been provided that the requirements have been met and a competency test was passed when required by this chapter, and the proposed certificate holder is found to be a responsible, managing owner, par…

A certificate holder may not obtain a State Fire Marshal’s permit for more than one fire alarm contractor at any time. A certificate holder may only hold a certificate for the fire alarm contractor where he or she is currently employed. If the certificate holder leaves the employ…

A State Fire Marshal’s permit shall expire annually at midnight on September 30. At least 30 days prior to expiration, a renewal application with a renewal fee shall be submitted. A permit which is not renewed prior to expiration shall be null and void on the expiration date, and…

If a certified fire alarm contractor desires to do business in any part of the state, he or she shall deliver to the local building official a copy of his or her State Fire Marshal’s permit. The local building official shall require a copy of the State Fire Marshal’s permit befor…

(a) Any person representing himself or herself as a dietitian, nutritionist, or dietitian/nutritionist shall first meet the qualifications set forth below in subdivisions (1) through (4) or subdivision (5) of this subsection: (1) Prior to the enactment hereof, such persons shall …

In addition to other rights granted a dietitian/nutritionist or registered dietitian, by whatever name, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a dietitian/nutritionist or registered dietitian meeting the qualifications set forth in Section 34-34-1, may, upon referral by …

It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person not meeting the criteria of Section 34-34-1 to use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, the word “dietitian,” “dietician,” “nutritionist,” “registered dietitian,” “registered dietician,” or the letters “D,” “R.D.,” o…

Any person employed by a licensed health care facility and who does not meet the requirements of subsection (a) of Section 34-34-1 on May 7, 1984, may continue to represent himself or herself as a dietitian/nutritionist while employed by the licensed health care facility so long …

This chapter shall be known as the “Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act.” (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §1.)

This chapter does not prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of: (1) A dietetic technician, from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition under the supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist provided such activities are related to employment. (2) A…

Reciprocity shall be provided for licensed dietitians/nutritionists from other states provided that the standards for licensing in that state are not less than those provided for in this chapter as determined by the board. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §11.)

For one year beginning on May 17, 1989, the board shall waive the examination requirement and grant a license to any person who: (1) Is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or (2) Has received a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate degree with a major in dietet…

(a) Any license issued under this chapter expires two years after it is issued unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board. (b) An applicant for renewal of a license must have satisfactorily maintained continuing education requirements through the Commission on Dietetic …

(a) The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license, suspend a license, or revoke a license, or it may reprimand, censure, or otherwise discipline a person practicing dietetics/nutrition or offering to practice dietetics/nutrition in accordance with the provisions of this…

(a) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to: (1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or aid or abet therein. (2) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist under cover of any license illegally or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully iss…