Section 34-43-15 – Complaints; Grounds for Suspension; Revocation, etc., of License; Penalties; Rulemaking Authority.
Section 34-43-15 Complaints; grounds for suspension; revocation, etc., of license; penalties; rulemaking authority. (a) Any person may file with the board a written and signed complaint regarding an allegation of impropriety by a licensee, establishment, or person. Complaints shall be made in the manner prescribed by the board. Complaints received by the board shall be […]
Section 34-43-16 – Use of Words “Massage” or “Bodywork” or Other Advertising Descriptions by Non-Licensed Persons.
Section 34-43-16 Use of words “massage” or “bodywork” or other advertising descriptions by non-licensed persons. A person who does not hold a license as a massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, or athletic trainer, or a license for an establishment, shall not use the words “massage” or “bodywork” on any sign or other form of advertising […]
Section 34-43-17 – Criminal Penalties.
Section 34-43-17 Criminal penalties. Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. (Acts 1996, No. 96-661, p. 1060, §17.)
Section 34-43-18 – Injunction; Civil Penalty.
Section 34-43-18 Injunction; civil penalty. (a) In addition to the criminal penalties prescribed by this chapter, the board may seek an injunction against any person or establishment in violation of this chapter. (b) In an action for an injunction, the board may demand and recover a civil penalty of fifty dollars ($50) per day for […]
Section 34-43-19 – Construction With Other Regulations.
Section 34-43-19 Construction with other regulations. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), this chapter shall supersede any regulation adopted by a political subdivision of the state related to the licensing or regulation of massage therapists and massage therapy establishments. (b) This section shall not affect: (1) Local regulations relating to zoning requirements or […]
Section 34-43-20 – Massage Therapy Schools; Instructors.
Section 34-43-20 Massage therapy schools; instructors. (a) To be approved by the board, a massage therapy school shall meet the following requirements: (1) File a completed application prescribed by the board with the board and pay a registration fee as specified in Section 34-43-14. (2) Provide documentation of a curriculum which includes a minimum number […]
Section 34-43-21 – Continuing Education.
Section 34-43-21 Continuing education. (a) Every massage therapist licensed pursuant to this chapter shall be required to complete 16 hours of continuing education as a condition for renewing his or her license. The continuing education courses shall be offered by providers approved by the board. The courses shall have been completed within the 24 months […]
Section 34-41-1 – Short Title.
Section 34-41-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Alabama Professional Geologists Licensing Act.” (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §1.)
Section 34-41-17 – Written Charges Against Licensed Geologist.
Section 34-41-17 Written charges against licensed geologist. Any person may file written charges against any licensed professional geologist pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the board. Charges or allegations shall be in writing and shall be sworn to by the person or persons making them and shall be filed with the secretary-treasurer of the […]
Section 34-43-9 – Application for License; Educational Requirements.
Section 34-43-9 Application for license; educational requirements. (a) A person desiring to be licensed as a massage therapist shall apply to the board on forms provided by the board. Unless licensed pursuant to subsection (b), applicants for licensure shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that they have met each of the following requirements: (1) […]