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-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-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-4 – Prohibited Acts; Penalty for Violations of Provisions of Chapter; Enforcement of Chapter; Assistance of Board by Attorney General; Disposition of Fines Collected for Violations of Chapter.
Section 34-28A-4 Prohibited acts; penalty for violations of provisions of chapter; enforcement of chapter; assistance of board by Attorney General; disposition of fines collected for violations of chapter. (a) Any person who practices or offers to practice the profession of speech-language pathology or audiology without being licensed or exempted in accordance with this chapter, or […]
Section 34-28A-5 – Proceedings to Enjoin or Restrain Violations of Chapter.
Section 34-28A-5 Proceedings to enjoin or restrain violations of chapter. The board, the Attorney General, or the local district attorney may apply to the circuit court in the county in which a violation of this chapter is alleged to have occurred for an order enjoining or restraining the commission or continuance of the acts complained […]
Section 34-28A-6 – Construction of Chapter.
Section 34-28A-6 Construction of chapter. (a) This chapter shall not be construed to repeal Chapter 14 of this title. (b) This chapter shall in no way be construed to restrain trade nor to restrict any entrepreneur or the free enterprise system. (Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 90, p. 2756, §§18, 20; Acts 1997, No. […]