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 34-41-3 – Definitions.
Section 34-41-3 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words have the following meanings: (1) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists. (2) GEOLOGIST. A person who holds a degree in the geological sciences from an accredited college or university. (3) GEOLOGIST-IN-TRAINING. A person who holds a degree in the geological sciences […]
Section 34-41-19 – Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License.
Section 34-41-19 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license. The board may refuse to grant or renew, or may suspend or revoke the license of any person licensed under this chapter who: (1) Has violated this chapter or any rule or regulation of the board. (2) Has been convicted of a misdemeanor under this chapter. (3) […]
Section 34-43-11 – Licensing of Establishments.
Section 34-43-11 Licensing of establishments. (a) Establishments shall be licensed by the board. A sexually oriented business may not be licensed as an establishment and shall not operate as an establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter. (b) Establishments shall employ only licensed massage therapists to perform massage therapy. (c) The board shall provide by rule, […]