Title 08 — Business and Professions
52 chapters · 1,415 sections in this title.
AS 08.36.240 Issuance and display of license.
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The board shall issue a license to each successful dentist applicant who has paid the required fees. The licensee shall display the license in a conspicuous place where the licensee practices.
AS 08.36.242 License to practice as specialist required.
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A licensed dentist may not represent to the public to be qualified in a specialized branch of dentistry through any means of public advertising using the term “specialist,” the name of a specialty, or a phrase that would suggest to the public that the dentist is a qualified speci…
AS 08.36.243 Qualification for specialist license; scope of practice.
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(a) An applicant for a specialist license must (1) hold a license issued by the board in accordance with AS 08.36.110 or 08.36.234; and (2) meet additional qualifications for a specialist license in a specified branch of dentistry as established by the board by regulation. (b) In…
AS 08.36.244 License to practice as specialist required. [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.245 Suspension or revocation of specialist license.
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The board may suspend or revoke a specialist license on grounds and according to the procedures set out in AS 08.36.315.
AS 08.36.246 Secs. 08.36.246 — 08.36.248. Qualification for a specialist license; limitation of special practice; suspension or revocation of specialty licenses. [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.250 License renewal, lapse, and reinstatement.
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(a) At least 60 days before expiration of a license issued under this chapter, the department shall notify the licensed dentist. A licensee who wishes to renew a license shall submit a completed license renewal form, the appropriate fee, and evidence of continued professional com…
AS 08.36.254 Temporary permit to substitute for an incapacitated dentist.
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(a) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice dentistry to a dentist for the purpose of substituting for an incapacitated dentist licensed in this state. (b) A dentist applying for a temporary permit under (a) of this section shall (1) hold an active license from a board…
AS 08.36.260 Branch office registration. [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]
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AS 08.36.270 Permits for isolated areas. [Repealed, § 3 ch 26 SLA 1965; § 5 ch 93 SLA 1965.]
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AS 08.36.271 Permits for isolated areas. [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]
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AS 08.36.280 Temporary permit. [Repealed, § 40 ch 100 SLA 1984.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.285 Licensing a permittee. [Repealed, § 10 ch 121 SLA 1972.]
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AS 08.36.290 Fees. [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]
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Article 3. Unlawful Acts.
AS 08.36.310 Grounds for revocation of license. [Repealed, § 32 ch 49 SLA 1980.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.315 Grounds for discipline, suspension, or revocation of license.
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The board may revoke or suspend the license of a dentist, or may reprimand, censure, or discipline a dentist, or both, if the board finds, after a hearing, that the dentist (1) used or knowingly cooperated in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation to obtain a license; (2…
AS 08.36.317 Civil fine authority.
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Notwithstanding AS 08.01.075(a), in a disciplinary action, the board may impose a civil fine not to exceed $25,000 for each violation of this chapter or of a regulation adopted under this chapter.
AS 08.36.320 Summary license suspension.
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(a) [Repealed, § 49 ch 94 SLA 1987.] (b) [Repealed, § 49 ch 94 SLA 1987.] (c) The board may summarily suspend the license of a licensee who refuses to submit to a physical or mental examination under AS 08.36.070(b)(1). A person whose license is suspended under this section is en…
AS 08.36.325 Secs. 08.36.325 — 08.36.330. Discipline, suspension or revocation of license of dentists. [Repealed, § 32 ch 49 SLA 1980.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.340 Penalties.
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Article 4. Dental Assistants. A person who violates any provision of this chapter or regulations adopted under this chapter for which no specific penalty is provided is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
AS 08.36.342 Coronal polishing certificate.
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(a) The board shall issue a coronal polishing certificate to a dental assistant if the dental assistant furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the dental assistant has completed a program of instruction approved by the board. (b) A certificate issued under (a) of this …
AS 08.36.344 Restorative function certificate.
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(a) The board shall issue a restorative function certificate to a dental assistant if the dental assistant furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the dental assistant has (1) successfully completed a course offered by or under the auspices of a program accredited by th…
AS 08.36.346 Delegation to dental assistants.
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a dentist licensed in this state may delegate to a dental assistant under indirect supervision (1) the exposure and development of radiographs; (2) application of topical preventive agents or pit and fissure sealants; and (3) othe…
AS 08.36.347 Exemption from registration requirement.
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(a) A person enrolled in a program or course of study may perform dental assisting procedures as part of that program or course of study without a registration document if the procedures are performed (1) under the direct supervision of a member of the faculty who is licensed und…
AS 08.36.349 Definitions.
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Article 5. General Provisions. In AS 08.36.342 — 08.36.349, (1) “direct supervision” means a dentist licensed in this state is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedure, and, before dismissal of the patient, evalua…
AS 08.36.350 Application of chapter.
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(a) This chapter applies to a person who practices, or offers or attempts to practice, dentistry in the state except (1) a dental surgeon or dentist in the military service in the discharge of official duties; (2) a dentist in the employ of the United States Public Health Service…
AS 08.36.355 Maximum dosage for opioid prescriptions.
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(a) A licensee may not issue (1) an initial prescription for an opioid that exceeds a seven-day supply to an adult patient for outpatient use; (2) a prescription for an opioid that exceeds a seven-day supply to a minor; at the time a licensee writes a prescription for an opioid f…
AS 08.36.360 Practice of dentistry defined.
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A person engages in the practice of dentistry who (1) performs or holds out to the public as being able to perform dental operations; (2) diagnoses, treats, operates on, corrects, attempts to correct, or prescribes for a disease, lesion, pain, injury, deficiency, deformity, or ph…
AS 08.36.365 Rights of dentists.
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A dentist licensed in this state may (1) practice in an association, partnership, corporation, or other lawful entity with other dentists, including specialists; (2) practice under the name of “dental center” or other descriptive term that does not deceive the public about the na…
AS 08.36.367 Ownership of a dental office or facility.
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(a) Only a person who holds a valid license issued under this chapter may own, operate, or maintain a dental practice, office, or clinic. This restriction does not apply to (1) a labor organization or a nonprofit organization formed by or on behalf of a labor organization for the…
AS 08.36.370 Definitions for chapter.
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In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) “board” means the Board of Dental Examiners; (2) “calculus” means a hardened deposit of mineralized plaque; (3) “coronal polishing” means the removal of supragingival plaque and stains; (4) “dental assistant” means a per…
AS 08.38.010 License required.
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(a) An individual may not, unless licensed as a dietitian or nutritionist by the department, use the title “dietitian,” “licensed dietitian,” “nutritionist,” “licensed nutritionist,” or an occupational title using the word “dietitian” or “nutritionist.” (b) The only penalty that …
AS 08.38.020 Dietitian licensure.
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The department shall issue a dietitian license to an individual who pays the required fee, applies on a form provided by the department, and submits evidence satisfactory to the department of being certified as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
AS 08.38.030 Nutritionist licensure.
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The department shall issue a nutritionist license to an individual who pays the required fee, applies on a form provided by the department, and submits evidence satisfactory to the department that the individual either (1) has qualified as a diplomate of the American Board of Nut…
AS 08.38.040 Grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue a license.
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The department may refuse to issue a license or impose a disciplinary sanction authorized under AS 08.01.075 on an individual licensed under this chapter when the department finds that the license applicant or licensee, as applicable, (1) secured or attempted to secure a license …
AS 08.38.050 Licensure by credentials.
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The department may issue a license to an applicant who holds a current unrestricted license as a dietitian or nutritionist in another state or political jurisdiction of the United States or Canada if, in the judgment of the department, the standards for licensure in the other jur…
AS 08.38.080 Exemption.
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The requirements of this chapter do not apply to (1) an animal nutritionist whose activities are limited to the nutritional care of animals; animal nutritionists may use the title “nutritionist” as long as they provide nutrition services only to animals; (2) a person who is servi…
AS 08.38.090 Regulations.
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The department may adopt regulations under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) to implement this chapter.
AS 08.38.100 Definitions.
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In this chapter, (1) “accredited college or university” means a college or university accredited by the regional or national accrediting agencies recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education at the time the degree was con…
AS 08.40.005 Purpose of AS 08.40.005 — 08.40.200.
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The purpose of AS 08.40.005 — 08.40.200 is to protect the safety of people and property in the state from the danger of improperly installed electrical wiring and equipment by providing a procedure to assure (1) the public that persons responsible for making electrical installati…
AS 08.40.010 Creation and membership of board. [Repealed, § 48 ch 94 SLA 1987.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.40.011 Board of electrical examiners. [Repealed, § 37 ch 101 SLA 1994.]
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AS 08.40.020 Appointment and term of office. [Repealed, § 49 ch 94 SLA 1987.]
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AS 08.40.030 Secs. 08.40.030 , 08.40.040. [Repealed, § 48 ch 94 SLA 1987.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.40.045 Categories of licenses.
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The department may adopt regulations establishing categories of electrical administrators, qualifications for those categories, and the content of examinations for applicants for each category.
AS 08.40.050 Regulations.
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The department shall adopt regulations subject to AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act), relating to the examination and licensing of electrical administrators and the establishing of the continued competency of an applicant for license renewal and reinstatement.
AS 08.40.060 Examinations.
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A licensing examination shall be offered by the department at least twice during each year at appropriate places in the state.
AS 08.40.070 Inspection or investigation by department.
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The department may make or have made a special inspection or investigation into the work of a licensee that it considers necessary, may issue subpoenas and process compelling the attendance of any person and the production of any papers or books, for the purpose of the investigat…
AS 08.40.080 Compensation of board members. [Repealed, § 43 ch 85 SLA 1988.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.40.090 License required.
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(a) A person may not act as an electrical administrator in the state without a license issued by the department unless the person is covered by an exclusion under AS 08.40.190. (b) A person licensed under AS 08.40.005 — 08.40.200 may perform work only in a category for which the …