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Alabama Code Title 34. Professions and Businesses § 34-40-9

Current as of December 30, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting any of the following individuals from engaging in the profession or occupation for which they are licensed, certified, or registered in Alabama as follows:

(1) Physicians and surgeons licensed by the Medical Licensure Commission.

(2) Dentists licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners.

(3) Optometrists licensed by the Alabama Board of Optometry.

(4) Nurses licensed by the Board of Nursing.

(5) Chiropractors licensed by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

(6) Podiatrists licensed by the State Board of Podiatry.

(7) Physical therapists licensed by the Board of Physical Therapy.

(8) Occupational therapists licensed by the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy.

(9) Emergency medical technicians licensed by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

(10) Physician assistants licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners.

(11) Massage therapists licensed by the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy.

(b) This chapter shall not apply to the following persons:

(1) Coaches and physical education instructors in the performance of their duties.

(2) Athletic trainers from other nations, states, or territories performing their duties for their respective teams or organizations and only during the course of their team's or organization's stay in this state.

(3) A person who performs any of the services set forth in this chapter as long as the person does not violate this chapter.

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