Section 34-17A-12 – Persons Licensed or Certified in Other States.
Section 34-17A-12 Persons licensed or certified in other states. The board shall issue a license by examination of credentials to any person licensed or certified as a marriage and family therapist in another state which has requirements for licensure that are equivalent to or exceed the requirements of this state, provided the applicant submits an […]
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 […]