Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-23-.02

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

Section 540-X-23-.02 - Application

(1) This rule shall apply in the following instances:

(a) Physician applicants seeking a certificate of qualification, who otherwise qualify for a certificate of qualification, but who have been absent from clinical practice for two years or more may obtain a certificate of qualification by entering into a reentry agreement with the Board.

(b) Licensees seeking reinstatement of a certificate of qualification may be ordered to complete a reentry plan as a condition of reinstatement. Licensees whose reinstatement is contested and whose certificate of qualification is reinstated shall be required to complete a reentry plan as part of the reinstatement order.

(c) When a licensee who has been absent from clinical practice for two years or more is seeking reinstatement of a medical license by the Commission pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-24-337, the Board shall file a notice to contest such reinstatement. In such cases, the Board shall recommend that the Commission order the licensee to complete a reentry plan as a condition of reinstatement.

(d) The Board shall recommend implementation of a reentry plan to the Commission as a condition of probation, as a restriction, or as a condition of reinstatement in any case where a licensee has violated Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-24-360(20).

(2) This rule shall apply to physicians.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-23-.02

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 07, April 30, 2019, eff. 5/31/2019.

Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-53, 34-24-53.1, 34-24-70, 34-24-337, 34-24-360, 34-24-360.1, 34-24-361.