SB329 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Gerald O. DialHarri Anne SmithScott BeasonBobby D. SingletonPriscilla DunnLinda Coleman-MadisonQuinton RossPaul SanfordDel MarshJ.T. WaggonerCam WardJerry L. Fielding

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Entities with tax exempt status operating dental clinics, exempt from Dental Practice Act, required to register with State Board of Dental Examiners, professional employees of clinics to comply with dental licensing law, Sec. 34-9-7.2 added

Summary

SB329 would exempt tax-exempt dental clinics from the Dental Practice Act while requiring registration, licensed leadership, and licensed staff.

What This Bill Does

It would exempt 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities that operate dental clinics from the Dental Practice Act, but require them to register with the State Board of Dental Examiners and file their IRS 501(c)(3) certification. Each clinic location must be registered, and a licensed dentist must serve as chief of staff for the clinics. All dentists and dental hygienists at the clinics must hold the appropriate licenses and permits and follow the dental licensing laws.

Who It Affects

• Tax-exempt entities (501(c)(3)) that operate dental clinics would be exempt from the Dental Practice Act but must register with the State Board of Dental Examiners and provide proof of their 501(c)(3) status.
• Licensed dentists who would serve as the chief of staff (chief of dental services) for these clinics.
• Dentists and dental hygienists employed at these clinics, who must hold the required licenses or permits and be governed by the dental licensing laws.
• Each clinic location with multiple sites, which must be registered separately with the board.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 34-9-7.2 to exempt tax-exempt entities operating dental clinics from the Dental Practice Act, with registration requirements.
• Requires the entity to register with the State Board of Dental Examiners and file a copy of its IRS 501(c)(3) certification; if there are multiple clinics, each must be registered.
• Requires a licensed dentist to serve as chief of dental services for the clinics; all dentists and hygienists at each clinic must possess the applicable licenses or permits and be subject to the dental licensing law.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Dental Examiners of Alabama, Board of