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Alabama Statutes, Title 34

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Title 34

67 chapters · 1,838 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 341,838 Ch 24, Physicians and Other Practitioners o…214 Ch 13, Funeral Services103 Ch 23, Pharmacists and Pharmacies71 Ch 9, Dentists and Dental Hygienists63 Ch 21, Nurses63 Ch 7B, Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Bar…60 Ch 3, Attorney-at-Law55 Ch 27, Real Estate Brokers53 Ch 26, Psychologists51 Ch 8A, Counselors47 Ch 30, Social Workers47 Ch 27A, Real Estate Appraisers43 Ch 29, Veterinarians43 Ch 22, Optometrists42

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Ala. Code § 34-9-20 Unauthorized Advertising, Selling, or Offering of Dental Services and Appliances; Injunctions
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Any person, which word when used in this section shall include all legal entities not licensed to practice dentistry in this state, who shall advertise in any manner to the general public that he or she can or will sell, supply, furnish, construct, reproduce, or repair prostheses…
Ala. Code § 34-9-21 Employing Services of Commercial Dental Laboratory or Private Technician
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(a) Every duly licensed and registered dentist who employs the services of a commercial dental laboratory or private technician for the purpose of constructing, altering, repairing, or duplicating any prostheses (fixed or removable), splint, or orthodontic appliance shall be requ…
Ala. Code § 34-9-22 Sale, Offer to Sell, Procurement, or Alteration of Diploma or Certificate; Fraud or Cheating
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Whoever sells or offers to sell a diploma conferring a dental or dental hygiene degree, or a license certificate or annual registration certificate granted pursuant to this chapter or prior dental act, or procures such diploma or license certificate or annual registration certifi…
Ala. Code § 34-9-23 Title and Letters Signifying Degree

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Any licensed dentist of this state being a graduate of a reputable dental school or college recognized by the board shall have the right to use the title “doctor” or abbreviation thereof before his or her name, or appended to his or her name the letters “D.D.S.,” “D.M.D.,” or equ…

Ala. Code § 34-9-24 Statement of Charges and Notice of Hearing Before Revocation or Suspension of License

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No action to revoke or suspend a license or permit shall be taken until the licensee or permittee has been furnished a statement in writing of the charges against him or her, together with a notice of the time and place of the hearing. The statement of charges and notice shall be…

Ala. Code § 34-9-25 Judicial Review of Orders of Board

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From any order of the board imposing any of the penalties found in Section 34-9-18, any party affected thereby may bring an action in the circuit courts to set aside the order on the ground that same is unlawful or arbitrary. (Acts 1959, No. 100, p. 569, §30; Acts 1985, No. 85-69…

Ala. Code § 34-9-26 Examination, Qualifications, Licensing, Etc., of Dental Hygienists

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(a) No individual shall practice as a dental hygienist in this state until he or she is duly licensed and currently registered as a dental hygienist pursuant to this chapter. (b) The board may issue licenses and license certificates to practice as dental hygienists to applicants …

Ala. Code § 34-9-27 Employment, Supervision, and Practice of Dental Hygienists

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(a) A dental hygienist shall work only under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist practicing in this state. A dental hygienist may perform any duties allowed by rule of the board and assist a licensed or permitted dentist in his or her practice. (b) Any dental hygienist l…

Ala. Code § 34-9-28 Notification of Change of Address or Employer; Annual Registration Requirements

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It shall be the duty of all licensed dental hygienists to notify the board, in writing, of any change of address or employer and have issued to them an annual registration certificate by the board. Any dental hygienist whose license shall be automatically suspended by reason of f…

Ala. Code § 34-9-29 Injunctions Against Violations of Chapter

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When it appears to the board that any person is violating any of the provisions of this chapter, the board may in its own name bring an action in the circuit court for an injunction, and said court of this state may enjoin any person from violating this chapter regardless of whet…

Ala. Code § 34-9-3 License or Permit Required to Practice Dentistry

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It shall be unlawful for any person to practice dentistry in the State of Alabama except the following: (1) Those who are now duly licensed or permitted dentists, pursuant to law. (2) Those who may be hereafter duly licensed or permitted and who are currently registered as dentis…

Ala. Code § 34-9-4 License Required to Practice Dental Hygiene or Expanded Duty Dental Assisting

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It shall be unlawful for any person to practice dental hygiene in the State of Alabama, except: (1) Those who are now licensed dental hygienists pursuant to law; and (2) Those who may hereafter be duly licensed and who are currently registered as dental hygienists pursuant to thi…

Ala. Code § 34-9-5 Penalties

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Any individual who engages in the practice of dentistry in this state within the meaning of this chapter without having first obtained from the board a license to practice dentistry shall be guilty of a Class C felony and shall be punished as prescribed by law. (Acts 1959, No. 10…

Ala. Code § 34-9-6 What Constitutes Practice of Dentistry

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Any person shall be deemed to be practicing dentistry who does any of the following: (1) Performs, or attempts or professes to perform, any dental operation or dental service of any kind, gratuitously or for a salary, fee, money, or other remuneration paid, or to be paid, directl…

Ala. Code § 34-9-6.1 Mobile Dental Facilities or Portable Dental Operations

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(a) For purposes of this section, the following words have the following meanings: (1) DENTAL HOME. The dental home is the ongoing relationship between the dentist and the patient, inclusive of all aspects of oral health care, delivered in a comprehensive, continuously accessible…

Ala. Code § 34-9-7 Exemption of Certain Practices and Operations

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(a) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to the following practices, acts, and operations: (1) The practice of his or her profession by a physician or surgeon holding a certificate of qualification as a medical doctor and licensed as such under the laws of this state, provided he …

Ala. Code § 34-9-7.1 Exemption of Participation in Continuing Education Course

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The practice of dentistry by a dentist licensed in another state as a part of participation in a continuing education course conducted, taught, or supervised by the University of Alabama School of Dentistry or any other continuing education provider in Alabama which is approved b…

Ala. Code § 34-9-7.2 Registration of a 501(C)(3) Entity

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A 501(c)(3) entity, as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, that operates a dental clinic that provides dental services shall register with the board. The information provided to the board as a part of the registration process shall include the name of th…

Ala. Code § 34-9-8 Dental Facility Teaching Permits; Dental Facility Special Teaching Permits

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(a) The board shall annually issue dental faculty teaching permits to persons who are bona fide members of the faculty of a dental college, if they hold a dental degree but are not licensed and registered to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in the state. The dean of any denta…

Ala. Code § 34-9-9 Exercise of Independent Professional Judgment by Dentists; Prohibited Business Arrangements or Relationships; Penalties

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(a) No person other than a dentist licensed pursuant to this chapter or a 501(c)(3) entity registered under Section 34-9-7.2 may do any of the following: (1) Employ a dentist or dental hygienist in the operation of a dental office. (2) Place in the possession of a dentist, dental…

Ala. Code § 34-9-40 Creation; Composition

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(a) In order to accomplish the purposes and to provide for the enforcement of this chapter, there is hereby created the board. The board is hereby vested with the authority to carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions of this chapter. On June 24, 1959, the members of the …

Ala. Code § 34-9-41 Officers of Board; Seal; Meetings; Compensation; Disposition of Funds

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The board shall annually elect from its membership a president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer and may employ staff members who are not members of the board. The board shall have a common seal. The board shall hold an annual meeting for the purpose of transacting its bus…

Ala. Code § 34-9-42 Bond of Secretary-Treasurer of Board; Annual Report and Audit; National Affiliation

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The secretary-treasurer of the board shall give bond in such sum as may be prescribed by the board, conditioned to faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office according to law, which bond shall be made payable to the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama and held in…

Ala. Code § 34-9-43 Powers and Duties Generally

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(a) The board shall exercise, subject to this chapter, the following powers and duties: (1) Adopt rules for its government as deemed necessary and proper. (2) Adopt rules for qualification and licensing of dentists and dental hygienists. (3) Conduct or participate in examinations…

Ala. Code § 34-9-43.1 Administration and Enforcement of Duties; Consultants

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(a) The board may employ investigators, attorneys, agents, and any other employees and assistants to aid in the administration and enforcement of the duties of the board. The board may request assistance from the Attorney General, district attorneys, or other prosecuting attorney…

Ala. Code § 34-9-43.2 Legislative Findings; Rulemaking Authority; Liability; Scope

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(a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) The power to make rules regulating the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene includes the power to prohibit unlicensed persons from practicing dentistry and dental hygiene and the power to regulate how licensed p…

Ala. Code § 34-9-44 Records to Be Kept by Secretary-Treasurer; Copies and Certificates as Evidence

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The secretary-treasurer of the board shall keep a registry in which shall be entered the names of all persons to whom license certificates have been granted under this chapter, the numbers of such license certificates, the dates of granting the same and other matters of records, …

Ala. Code § 34-9-45 Board to Assist Prosecuting Officers

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The board and its members and officers shall assist prosecuting officers in the enforcement of this chapter, and it shall be the duty of the board, its members and officers to furnish the proper prosecuting officers with such evidence as it or they may ascertain to assist them in…

Ala. Code § 34-9-46 Subpoenas and Testimony

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In all matters pending before it, the board shall have the power to issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of all necessary papers, books, and records, documentary evidence and materials or other evidence. Any person failing or refusing to appea…

Ala. Code § 34-9-47 Taking of Depositions

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Depositions may be taken within or without the State of Alabama in the manner provided for by the laws of Alabama and the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure for the taking of depositions in matters pending in the circuit courts of this state. The depositions shall be returnable to …

Ala. Code § 34-9-60 Use of Local Anesthesia; Permit to Use General Anesthesia

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Any individual licensed or permitted to practice dentistry in the State of Alabama shall be authorized to use anesthesia in accordance with all of the following: (1) All dentists are authorized to use local anesthesia. (2) Twelve months after May 29, 1985, no dentist shall use ge…

Ala. Code § 34-9-60.1 Administration of Infiltration Anesthesia by Dental Hygienists; Permit Requirements

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(a) The board may permit licensed dental hygienists to administer infiltration anesthesia under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. The board may promulgate rules further limiting the administration of infiltration anesthesia by dental hygienists. In order to administer…

Ala. Code § 34-9-61 Review and Renewal of Permit; Reevaluation of Credentials and Facility

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(a) Any dentist holding a permit of authorization issued by the Board of Dental Examiners shall be subject to review and such permit must be renewed annually. (b) The board shall, upon payment of a renewal fee, renew the general anesthesia permit annually unless the holder is inf…

Ala. Code § 34-9-62 Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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Any dentist using general anesthesia, and his or her auxiliary personnel shall be currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (Acts 1985, No. 85-697, p. 1120, §4.)

Ala. Code § 34-9-63 Permit to Use Parenteral Sedation

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(a) The issuance of a permit for general anesthesia shall include the privilege of administering parenteral sedation in accordance with this section. The issuance of a permit for parenteral sedation shall include the privilege of administering intravenous sedation. All current in…

Ala. Code § 34-9-64 Annual Renewal of Parenteral Sedation Permit; Reevaluation of Credentials and Facility

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The board shall renew the parenteral sedation permit annually, upon payment of a renewal fee, unless the holder is informed in writing that a reevaluation of his or her credentials and facility is necessary. In determining whether the reevaluation is necessary, the board shall co…

Ala. Code § 34-9-65 Reports of Mortalities and Other Incidents Resulting from General Anesthesia or Sedation

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(a) All licensees engaged in the practice of dentistry in the state must submit a complete report within a period of 30 days to the Board of Dental Examiners of any mortality or other incident occurring in the outpatient facilities of such dentist which results in permanent physi…

Ala. Code § 34-9-80 Definitions

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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ANALGESIA. The diminution or elimination of pain in the conscious patient. (2) ANXIOLYSIS. A pharmacological induced state, oral or inhalation, where a patient experiences a diminution of anxiety.…

Ala. Code § 34-9-81 Permits Required

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In order to administer oral conscious sedation, a dentist must possess a general anesthesia permit, a parenteral sedation permit, or an oral conscious sedation permit from the board. In order to receive an oral conscious sedation permit, the dentist must apply on a prescribed app…

Ala. Code § 34-9-82 Requirements for Treatment

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(a) A dentist using oral conscious sedation must comply with all of the following requirements: (1) Patients to be treated under oral conscious sedation must be suitably evaluated prior to the start of any sedation procedure. Using the American Society of Anesthesiologists Patien…

Ala. Code § 34-9-83 Requirements for Assistants

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Allied dental personnel who assist dentists during oral conscious sedation procedures must be currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. During a sedation procedure, at least one additional person must be present in addition to the dentist. This may be a chair side den…

Ala. Code § 34-9-84 Report of Adverse Consequences

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Any adverse consequence occurring with oral conscious sedation shall be reported to the board as required with general anesthesia and parenteral sedation. (Act 2005-298, 1st Sp. Sess., p. 563, §5.)

Ala. Code § 34-9-85 Limits on Advertisements

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The availability of oral conscious sedation, if advertised, shall be done without reference to sleep, snooze, or any other expression indicating a total or partial loss of consciousness. (Act 2005-298, 1st Sp. Sess., p. 563, §6.)

Ala. Code § 34-9-86 On-Site Inspection

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Prior to issuance of a permit for oral conscious sedation, the board may require an on-site inspection of the personnel, the facility, and the equipment to determine if the requirements of this article have been met. The on-site inspection shall be conducted by an investigator em…

Ala. Code § 34-9-87 Permit Limitations

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A dentist who holds only an oral conscious sedation permit may not use or administer general anesthesia or parenteral sedation, or both, as those terms are used in this chapter. (Act 2005-298, 1st Sp. Sess., p. 563, §8.)

Ala. Code § 34-9-88 Renewal of Permit

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An oral conscious sedation permit must be renewed annually upon payment of a renewal fee and proof of completion of any continuing education requirements established by rule of the board. (Act 2005-298, 1st Sp. Sess., p. 563, §9; Act 2009-18, p. 43, §5; Act 2018-274, §1.)

Ala. Code § 34-9-89 Treatment of Patients Under 12 Years of Age

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When oral conscious sedation is used on any patient under 12 years of age, the following provisions shall apply: (1) The drugs, dosages, and techniques used should carry a margin of safety which is unlikely to render the patient noninteractive and nonarousable. (2) Appropriately …

Ala. Code § 34-9-90 Violations and Penalties

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Violation of any provision of this article shall subject the dentist to the penalties in Section 34-9-18, and no order imposing those penalties shall be made or entered except after notice and hearing by the board as provided by that section. Such order shall be subject to judici…

Ala. Code § 34-10-1 License Required; Qualifications of License Applicant

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(a) No person shall open, operate, or maintain a private employment agency in the State of Alabama without first procuring a license from the Commissioner of the State Department of Revenue of Alabama. Any person who shall open or conduct any such agency without first procuring a…

Ala. Code § 34-10-2 Application for License

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(a) Every applicant for a license shall file with the Commissioner of Revenue a written application stating the name and address of the applicant, the street and number of the building in which the employment agency is to be conducted, the name of the person who is to be responsi…