(a) A fee, in an amount to be determined by the board, shall be paid to the board for original licensure.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 34-17A-13

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • preceding: means next before. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • year: means a calendar year; but, whenever the word "year" is used in reference to any appropriations for the payment of money out of the treasury, it shall mean fiscal year. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(b) Licenses shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed biennially prior to the expiration date. The amount of the renewal fee shall be determined by the board. Any applicant for renewal of a license that has expired shall also be required to pay a late renewal fee determined by the board.
(c) On or before October 1 of the year preceding expiration of a license, the secretary of the board shall forward to the holder of the license a form of application for renewal thereof. No license shall be renewed unless the renewal request is accompanied by satisfactory evidence of the completion during the previous 24 months of relevant professional and continued educational experience. Upon the receipt of the completed application form, evidence of satisfactory professional and continued educational experience, and the renewal fee, the secretary shall issue a new license for the renewal period.
(d) Necessary administrative fees may be charged by the board, including, but not limited to, reasonable costs for copying, labels, and lists. Examination and license fees may be adjusted as the board shall deem appropriate.