Ala. Admin. Code r. 255-X-8-.05

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

Section 255-X-8-.05 - Emergencies

(1) The Board may suspend a license in an emergency situation, without a hearing or upon an abbreviated hearing, if it finds that danger to the public health, safety, or welfare requires an emergency suspension. The Board shall state in writing its reasons for that finding. The suspension shall become effective immediately, unless otherwise stated therein, and may be effective for a period of not more than one hundred twenty (120) days.

(2) When a summary suspension is ordered by the Board, a formal hearing shall be promptly instituted, in compliance with the provisions of the Alabama Administrative Procedures Act and this chapter.

Author: Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling

Ala. Admin. Code r. 255-X-8-.05

New Rule: Filed November 26, 1996; effective December 31, 1996.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-8A-1, et seq.; 41-22-19.