HB113 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Margie WilcoxRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Chiropractic Examiners, State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued with modification until October 1, 2021, Sec. 34-24-165 am'd.

Summary

HB113 keeps the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners in place through October 1, 2021 and updates license renewal rules and related requirements.

What This Bill Does

It renews the Board’s existence under the Sunset Law and changes how chiropractors renew licenses, including when renewals are due, how much fees can be, the required continuing education, and penalties for late renewals. It also adds automatic license suspension for non-renewal, sets reinstatement procedures and fees, creates retirement and inactive license options, allows waivers of certain fees, and requires fingerprint background checks for renewal or reinstatement. The bill also clarifies that the Board can adopt rules and requires background checks to be confidential unless needed to support a denial.

Who It Affects

• Licensed chiropractors and chiropractic practice permit holders in Alabama, who would follow the new renewal schedule (Sept 30 with Oct 1–Dec 31 grace), potential fee caps, CE hours, penalties, reinstatement and retirement/inactive license options, and possible waivers.
• Non-licensed individuals applying for renewal or reinstatement of a chiropractic permit under Section 34-24-123(b) or who must submit fingerprints for background checks, who would face the background check requirement and related confidentiality provisions.

Key Provisions

• Continuance of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners until October 1, 2021 with modification.
• License renewal due date changed to September 30 each year, with a grace period from October 1 to December 31.
• Renewal fees set at no more than $400, with annual increases capped at $25; 18 hours of board-approved continuing education required for license renewal (and appropriate CE for permits).
• Late renewal penalties: $100 in October, $200 in November, and $300 in December.
• Automatic suspension if renewal is not completed by January 1; reinstatement required by January 31 with a reinstatement fee; nonrenewal after that time must follow existing reinstatement rules (34-24-176).
• Retirement option:退休 license may be maintained for up to one-half the active-license fee; automatic suspension if not renewed by January 1; reinstatement conditions apply.
• Inactive license option for those who practice elsewhere; annual fee for inactive license is half of the active license fee.
• Board may waive or reduce annual registration and fees while a licensee has a disability, is on temporary active duty, or is fully retired; waivers remain while the condition continues.
• Fingerprint-based background checks required for reinstatement and may be required for renewal; costs borne by the applicant; confidential information may be disclosed to support a denial.
• Rulemaking authority for the Board to implement and enforce these provisions.
• The requirement to submit fingerprints and background checks applies to non-licensed individuals seeking renewal or reinstatement under related sections as applicable.
• Effective date: the act becomes law immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Sunset Law