Terms Used In Alabama Code 34-5-9

  • 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

The holder of a certificate or license issued by the board as provided by this chapter who continues in active practice of the profession within the meaning of this chapter shall, on or before January 1, renew his or her certificate or license and pay the renewal fee. A certificate or license which has not been renewed prior to January 31 of that year shall expire on February 1 of that year. The holder of the expired certificate or license may have the certificate or license restored within three years of the date of expiration upon the payment of the required renewal fee and satisfactory proof of his or her qualifications to resume practice or profession. The restoration fee shall be the fee for the current year.