Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-12-.12
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 540-X-12-.12 - Administrative Costs - Qualified Alabama Controlled Substances Registration Certificate (QACSC)(1) Administrative costs may be ordered by the Board in the following situations: (a) A P.A. has been found by the Board to be in violation of any of the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, § 20-2-64 or Rule 540-X-12-.08.(b) The application of a P.A. for a QACSC has been denied by the Board.(c) The application of a P.A. for renewal of a QACSC has been denied by the Board.(d) The application of a P.A. for reinstatement of a QACSC has been denied by the Board.(2) Administrative costs are the actual costs, fees and expenses incurred by the Board in connection with any due process hearing concerning a QACSC or in connection with any investigation of the Board to determine eligibility of an applicant for a QACSC.(3) Administrative costs include the following:(a) Costs of independent medical review and expert testimony.(b) Fees and expenses paid by the Board to outside counsel.(c) Travel expenses for Board staff.(d) Costs and expenses for documentary evidence.(e) Deposition costs, court reporter fees and costs, and transcript costs.(f) Witness fees and expenses.(g) Fees and costs for necessary interpreter services.(h) Fees and expenses for necessary consultants.(4) Claims for administrative costs shall be submitted for review by the Board pursuant to a verified bill of costs on a form approved by the Board. The bill of costs shall be filed with the Board Secretary within twenty-one (21) days from the close of evidence in the proceeding. Any ruling on administrative costs shall be made by the Board at the scheduled monthly meeting following submission of the bill of costs.(5) Payment of the administrative costs ordered by the Board shall be made and enforced in the same manner as an administrative fine stated in Rule 540-X-12-.11.Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-12-.12
New Rule: Filed February 17, 2010; effective March 24, 2010.Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 20-2-60, et. seq.; Act 2009-489.