Section 34-17A-26 – Sunset Provision.
Section 34-17A-26 Sunset provision. The board shall be an enumerated board pursuant to Sections 41-20-1 to 41-20-16, inclusive, and shall be reviewed at the same time as the State Board of Medical Examiners. (Acts 1997, No. 97-170, p. 247, §26.)
Section 34-17A-13 – Fees; Duration of License; Renewal.
Section 34-17A-13 Fees; duration of license; renewal. (a) A fee, in an amount to be determined by the board, shall be paid to the board for original licensure. (b) Licenses shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed biennially prior to the expiration date. The amount of the renewal fee shall be determined […]
Section 34-17A-14 – Disciplinary Actions.
Section 34-17A-14 Disciplinary actions. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-238 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE APRIL 5, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) The board may deny, revoke, or suspend a license or designation granted pursuant to this chapter or otherwise discipline a licensee on any of the following […]
Section 34-17A-15 – Administrative Procedure.
Section 34-17A-15 Administrative procedure. (a) The board shall conduct its proceedings in accordance with this chapter and the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, Sections 41-22-1 to 41-22-27, inclusive. Any person may be heard by the board in person or by an attorney. Every vote and official act of the board shall be entered on record. All […]
Section 34-17A-1 – Short Title.
Section 34-17A-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited the “Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Act.” (Acts 1997, No. 97-170, p. 247, §1.)
Section 34-17A-2 – Legislative Intent.
Section 34-17A-2 Legislative intent. (a) Marriage and family therapy in the State of Alabama is declared to be a professional practice which affects the public safety and welfare and requires appropriate regulation and control in the public interest. (b) It is the intent of this chapter to establish a regulatory agency, structure, and procedures which […]
Section 34-17A-3 – Definitions.
Section 34-17A-3 Definitions. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-238 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE APRIL 5, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) ADVERTISE. The issuing or causing to be […]
Section 34-17A-4 – Acts Prohibited.
Section 34-17A-4 Acts prohibited. Except as otherwise provided, on or after July 1, 1998, it shall be a Class B misdemeanor for a person to do any of the following unless licensed pursuant to this chapter: (1) Advertise that he or she performs marriage and family therapy or marriage and family counseling services. (2) Use […]
Section 34-17A-5 – Exemptions.
Section 34-17A-5 Exemptions. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-238 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE APRIL 5, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) The following persons shall be exempt from this chapter: (1) A person practicing marriage and family therapy as part of his or her duties as an employee […]
Section 34-17A-6 – Creation of Board; Composition; Vacancies; Removal.
Section 34-17A-6 Creation of board; composition; vacancies; removal. (a) There is created the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy. The board shall consist of five members who are citizens of this state and appointed by the Governor. In appointing members to the board, the Governor shall select those persons whose appointments would […]