Section 34-28A-41 – Compensation of Board Members.
Section 34-28A-41 Compensation of board members. Members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses pursuant to state regulations from funds derived from fees collected under this chapter or from other available revenue sources. (Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 90, p. 2756, §9; Acts 1997, […]
Section 34-28A-72 – Construction and Severability.
Section 34-28A-72 Construction and severability. This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes of this compact. The provisions of this compact are severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the United States […]
Section 34-28A-1 – Definitions.
Section 34-28A-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed by this section: (1) ASSOCIATION. The Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama. (2) AUDIOLOGIST. An individual who practices audiology and who presents himself or herself to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the […]
Section 34-28A-42 – Powers and Duties of Board Generally; Administrative Fines.
Section 34-28A-42 Powers and duties of board generally; administrative fines. (a) The board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter, evaluate the qualifications and supervise the examinations of applicants for licensure under this chapter and shall, at its discretion, investigate allegations of practices violating the provisions of this chapter. (b) The board […]
Section 34-28A-73 – Binding Effect of Compact and Other Laws.
Section 34-28A-73 Binding effect of compact and other laws. (a) Nothing in this compact prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact. (b) All laws in a member state in conflict with this compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. (c) All lawful […]
Section 34-28A-2 – Declaration of Policy and Legislative Intent.
Section 34-28A-2 Declaration of policy and legislative intent. It is declared that the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology is a privilege which is granted to qualified persons by legislative authority in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare, and, in enacting this law, it is the intent of the Legislature to require educational […]
Section 34-28A-43 – Adoption of Bylaws and Rules; Seal; Powers of Board as to Witnesses; Institution of Proceedings to Enjoin or Restrain Violations of Chapter and Liability of Board Members Therefor.
Section 34-28A-43 Adoption of bylaws and rules; seal; powers of board as to witnesses; institution of proceedings to enjoin or restrain violations of chapter and liability of board members therefor. (a) The board may adopt all bylaws and rules, not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state, reasonably necessary for the proper performance […]
Section 34-28A-74 – Judicial Proceedings by Individuals.
Section 34-28A-74 Judicial proceedings by individuals. Except as to judicial proceedings for the enforcement of this compact among member states, individuals may pursue judicial proceedings related to this compact in any Alabama state or federal court that would otherwise have competent jurisdiction. (Act 2021-118, §15.)
Section 34-28A-3 – Persons and Practices Exempt From Chapter.
Section 34-28A-3 Persons and practices exempt from chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting any of the following: (1) Physicians or surgeons or persons under their supervision from engaging in the examining, testing, and diagnosing of speech and audio defects in this state. (2) A hearing instrument fitter and seller […]
Section 34-28A-44 – Employment, Discharge, etc., of Executive Secretary and Other Officers and Employees; Admissibility in Evidence of Copies of Proceedings, Records, etc., of Board; Monthly Report and Disposition of Revenues Received Under Chapter; Payment of Administrative Expenses of Board, Employee Salaries, Etc.
Section 34-28A-44 Employment, discharge, etc., of executive secretary and other officers and employees; admissibility in evidence of copies of proceedings, records, etc., of board; monthly report and disposition of revenues received under chapter; payment of administrative expenses of board, employee salaries, etc. (a) The board may employ, and at its pleasure discharge, an executive secretary […]