Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-14-.07

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 540-X-14-.07 - Waiver For Illness Or Disability

A physician who is unable to meet the minimum continuing medical education requirement because of illness, disability, or other circumstances beyond his control may apply to the Board of Medical Examiners for a waiver of the requirement for the calendar year in which such illness, disability or other hardship condition existed. A waiver may be granted or denied within the sole discretion of the Board of Medical Examiners, and the decision of the Board shall not be considered a contested case and shall not be subject to judicial review under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. If a waiver is granted, the physician is exempt from the continuing medical education requirement for the calendar year in which the illness, disability, or other hardship condition existed.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-14-.07

Filed November 2, 1990; effective October 1, 1991. Repealed: Filed May 20, 1996; effective June 24, 1996. New Rule: Filed April 23, 2004; effective May 28, 2004. Amended: Filed August 24, 2012; effective September 28, 2012.

Rule .06 was renumbered to .07 as per certification filed March 11, 2010; effective April 15, 2010.

Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-24-53; Act 89-244.