Alabama § 34-21-26 - Practice of Nursing by Unlicensed Persons Declared Public Nuisance; Injunctive Relief.
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§ 34-21-26. Practice of Nursing by Unlicensed Persons Declared Public Nuisance; Injunctive Relief.
After January 1, 1968, the practice of professional nursing by any person who has not been issued a license under the provisions of this article, or whose license has been suspended, revoked, or has expired, is hereby declared to be inimical to the public welfare and to constitute a public nuisance. After January 1, 1971, the practice of practical nursing by any person who has not been issued a license under the provisions of this article, or whose license has been suspended, revoked, or has expired, is hereby declared to be inimical to the public welfare and declared to be a public nuisance. After January 1, 1968, the Board of Nursing of the State of Alabama may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction to enjoin any person from practicing professional nursing, who has not been issued a license to practice professional nursing or whose license therefor has been suspended or revoked or has expired, and after January 1, 1971, the Board of Nursing of the State of Alabama may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction to enjoin any person from practicing practical nursing who has not been issued a license to practice practical nursing or whose license therefor has been suspended or revoked or has expired.
Injunctions under this section shall be applied for in accordance with the civil remedies and procedures of the State of Alabama under Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 6 of this code and under the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure.
Applications for injunctions hereunder shall be in addition to and not in lieu of all penalties and other remedies provided for in this chapter.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 34-21-26 cover?
Section 34-21-26 ("Practice of Nursing by Unlicensed Persons Declared Public Nuisance; Injunctive Relief.") 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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