Ala. Admin. Code r. 190-X-1-.18

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 190-X-1-.18 - [Effective 12/15/2024] Fees

Fees shall be as follows:

(1) License Application Fee $150 An applicant for a license shall submit to the Board the application fee of $150.00.

(2) Exam Application Fee $150 An applicant for licensure or permit must submit an examination fee in the amount of $150.00.

(3) Original License or Permit $90 An applicant for a license or permit shall submit to the Board the initial issuance fee of $90.00.

(4) Clinic Owner Non Licensed $360 An applicant for a permit shall submit to the Board an initial application as prescribed by the Board, along with a permit fee in the amount of $360.00.

(5) Permit or License Replacement or Duplicate $90 The fee for any replacement permit or license shall be $90.00. Upon request, a duplicate chiropractic license or facility permit may be issued upon payment of a fee in the amount of $90.00.

(6) Renewal-Active License or Clinic Permit $325 The annual license/permit renewal fee is $325.00.

(7) Renewal-Retired $162.50 The annual fee for maintenance of a retired license is $162.50.

(8) Renewal-Inactive $162.50 The annual fee for an inactive license is $162.50

(9) Late Fees for Licensees and Clinic $100 - $300 Owner Non Licensed The late penalty for renewal during the month of October is one hundred ($100), for renewal during the month of November is two hundred dollars ($200) and for renewal during the month of December is three hundred dollars ($300).

(10) Reinstatement $180 - 2,500

Any licensee or permit holder who allows his/her license/permit to lapse past December 31 must apply to the Board for a reinstatement of the license or permit and must submit to the Board a reinstatement fee of $180.00 together with all back fees including the highest late renewal fee. Any licensee or permit holder who allows his/her license/permit to lapse past January 31 must also pay a penalty in the amount of $2,500.

(11) Preceptor Doctor $25/month ($75/ quarter)

Shall submit $25.00 monthly (payable the first quarter with the preceptor application and thereafter quarterly in advance.)

(12) Disciplinary Fines $1,000 - 8,000 per violation

(a) The Board may impose a fine not to exceed $4,000 for each violation of any of the following provisions of law governing the practice of chiropractic or any rule adopted pursuant thereto (Class A violations)

1. Section 34-24-166(b)(1);

2. Section 34-24-166(b)(2);

3. Section 34-24-166(b)(3);

4. Section 34-24-166(b)(4);

5. Section 34-24-166(b) {5);

6. Section 34-24-166(b)(6);

7. Section 34-24-166(b)(9);

8. Section 34-24-166(b)(10);

9. Section 34-24-166(b)(11);

10. Section 34-24-166(b)(12); and

11. Section 34-24-166(b)(15);

(b) The Board may impose a fine not to exceed $1,000-8,000 for each violation of any of the following provisions of law governing the practice of chiropractic or any rule adopted pursuant thereto (Class B violations):

1. Section 34-24-166(b)(7); and

2. Section 34-24-166(b)(8);

(c) The Board may impose a fine not to exceed $500 - 8,000 for each violation of any of the following provisions of law governing the practice of chiropractic or any rule adopted pursuant thereto (Class C violations);

1. Section 34-24-166(b)(13);

2. Section 34-2 4-166(b}(14};

3. Section 34-24-166(b)(16); and

4. Section 34-24-166(b)(17)

(13) Costs The Board may impose actual costs incurred.

(14) Annual Directory $50

Copies of the directory shall be made available from the Executive Director upon the payment of $50 per copy.

(15) CCE Provider/Course Approval $90/per module Application

(16) 5 Year CCE History $25 per licensee

(17) Permit holder or Licensee Listing (paper list) $50

(18) The following fee schedule will apply to all organizations (except state and local government agencies) requesting information from the licensee or clinic databases:

(a) A fee of ten cents ($.10) per record, up to (10) data fields, and a fee of one cent ($.01) for each data field exceeding ten (10) will be charged. These fees apply to data released via email, mail, or CDROM disks in Microsoft Excel format;

(b) Additional charges will incur for (but may not be limited to) the cost of CDROM disks ($2.00) each), actual cost for special paper sizes, flash drive, CD etc. If the requestor is informed in advance, plus postage;

(c) A minimum total fee of ($75.00) will be charged for each request. Retrieval and Prep Fee $20 per hour

(d) State and local government agencies will be exempt from all charges except for materials used. These agencies may choose to supply their own CDROM disks and pick up the data, thereby avoiding all charges.

(19) Mailing Labels (paper) $60

(20) License Verification $15.00 Any permit holder or licensee who requires written verification of his/her Alabama license or permit may request certification upon payment of a fee of $15.00 each.

(21) Copy of Rules (paper) $50

(22) Copies produced on standard 8.5 x 11 paper. There is no charge for electronic copies. .50 cents/per page plus postage

(a) Retrieval and Prep Fee $20 per hour (Does not include charge for legal review or redaction necessary to withhold legally protected information.)

(b) Actual Cost for special paper sizes, flash drive, CED etc. If the requestor is informed in advance.

(c) Mail Fee actual cost for mailing.

(23) NSF Fee Max allowed by law Pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, § 8-8-15, this fee must accompany any check, or other negotiable instrument drawn on a bank or other depository institution and made payable to the Board, if the instrument is not paid or is dishonored by the institution.

(24) Fee to resend Mail $25

(25) Rule Subscription $10 (annual subscription)

(26) Licensure by Credentials

(a) Application Fee $1,200

(b) Application Hearing Fee (if applicable) $2,000

Ala. Admin. Code r. 190-X-1-.18

New Rule: Filed August 19, 2008; effective September 23, 2008. Amended: Filed January 29, 2009; effective March 5, 2009. Amended: Filed June 18, 2009; effective July 23, 2009. Amended: Filed April 13, 2010; effective May 18, 2010. Amended: Filed June 1, 2011; effective July 6, 2011. Amended: Filed July 3, 2013; effective August 7, 2013. Amended: Filed October 17, 2013; effective November 21, 2013.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 04, January 30, 2015, eff. 2/25/2015.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 01, October 30, 2015, eff. 11/23/2015.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2016, eff. 9/29/2016.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 07, April 28, 2017, eff. 5/29/2017.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 06, March 31, 2021, eff. 5/15/2021.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 05, February 29, 2024, eff. 4/14/2024.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 09, June 28, 2024, eff. 8/12/2024.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 11, August 30, 2024, eff. 8/14/2024, exp. 12/12/2024 (Emergency).

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLIII, Issue No. 01, October 31, 2024, eff. 12/15/2024.

Author: ASBCE

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-144; 34-24-16(e); 34-24-166(c)(1).