Alabama § 34-17A-4 - Acts Prohibited.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-17A-4 — Acts Prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-17A-4. Acts Prohibited.
Except as otherwise provided, on or after July 1, 1998, it shall be a Class B misdemeanor for a person to do any of the following unless licensed pursuant to this chapter:
(1) Advertise that he or she performs marriage and family therapy or marriage and family counseling services.
(2) Use a title or description such as “marital or marriage therapist, counselor, advisor, or consultant,” or “family therapist, counselor, advisor, or consultant,” or any other name, style, or description denoting that the person is a marriage and family therapist.
(3) Practice marriage and family therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-17A-4
What does Code of Alabama § 34-17A-4 cover?
Section 34-17A-4 ("Acts Prohibited.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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