Ala. Admin. Code r. 746-X-4-.04

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

Section 746-X-4-.04 - Disciplinary Actions

(1) Informal Hearings.

(a) The Secretary may hold an informal hearing concerning the denial of an application or complaint.

(b) Assigned Board members shall attend the informal hearing as appointed by the Secretary.

(c) Parties will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present their position regarding the matter at issue.

(d) If it appears that the informal hearing may not resolve the application or complaint in question, then a formal hearing may commence.

(2) Formal Hearings.

(a) A formal hearing shall be conducted according to the Administrative Procedures Act, Code of Ala. 1975, §41-22 as amended.

(b) Copies of the formal hearing procedures are filed in the Executive Director's office, Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists, 400 S. Union St. Suite 395, Montgomery AL 36104, and are available for public inspection during regular working hours.

(3) Agreed Orders.

(a) Denial of licenses or complaints may be resolved by agreed order any time.

(b) The Board Attorney may negotiate the terms of an agreed order with the licensee or applicant; however, the agreed order is not effective until accepted by the board.

(4) Probation.

(a) Any reasonable term or condition of probation may be included in an order.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 746-X-4-.04

New Rule: Filed August 8, 2003; effective September 12, 2003. Amended: Filed December 17, 2004; effective January 21, 2005.

Authors: Joseph C. Elliott, Glenn Crumpton

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-25A-1 -14.