SB160 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clay Scofield

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Physicians, Medical Licensure Commission or Board of Medical Examiners, administrative fines, physicians authorize to renew licenses when paying administrative fines in installments, Sec. 34-24-383 am'd.

Summary

SB160 would let physicians renew their medical licenses while paying administrative fines in installments, with refunds if the fines are later reduced.

What This Bill Does

It would amend Section 34-24-383 to allow the Medical Licensure Commission or Board of Medical Examiners to permit installment payments for administrative fines. If the installment arrangement is approved and the physician is current with payments, the license may be renewed. Previously, license renewal required paying the fine in full. If the fine is reduced or set aside on judicial review, the physician would receive a prompt refund of the paid amount, with no interest.

Who It Affects

• Physicians who owe administrative fines to the Medical Licensure Commission or Board of Medical Examiners and who may renew their licenses while paying in installments.
• The Medical Licensure Commission and the Board of Medical Examiners, which would have authority to approve installment arrangements, monitor payment status, and process refunds if fines are reduced.

Key Provisions

• Amends 34-24-383 to allow license renewal while fines are paid in installments if an order permits it and the licensee is current with payments.
• Requires that the license renewal be contingent on the licensee remaining current with the installment payments; otherwise, renewal would not occur until the fine is paid in full.
• If the fine is reduced or set aside on judicial review, the licensee is entitled to a prompt refund of the amount paid, with no interest.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Physicians