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 34-41-6 – Establishment of Revenue Trust Fund.
Section 34-41-6 Establishment of revenue trust fund. There is established a separate revenue trust fund in the State Treasury to be known as the “Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists Fund.” All receipts and disciplinary fines collected by the board under this chapter shall be deposited in this fund and used only to implement […]
Section 34-41-22 – Actions Which Are Class B Misdemeanors.
Section 34-41-22 Actions which are Class B misdemeanors. Any person who does any of the following is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor: (1) Willfully publicly practices, or offers or attempts to publicly practice, geology for other natural or corporate persons in Alabama without being licensed in accordance with this chapter or hereby exempted. (2) […]
Section 34-43-14 – Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Fund.
Section 34-43-14 Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Fund. (a) By rule, the board shall initially assess and collect the following fees not to exceed: (1) One hundred sixty dollars ($160) for the examination. (2) One hundred dollars ($100) for the initial massage therapist license which shall be issued for one year. The initial licensing fee […]