Alabama § 34-23-93 - Employment of Counsel; Disciplinary and Administrative Divisions.
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§ 34-23-93. Employment of Counsel; Disciplinary and Administrative Divisions.
(a)(1) The Attorney General of the state shall be the attorney for the board, but the board may employ other counsel.
(2)a. Not later than November 1, 2025, the board shall divide the office of general counsel into two distinct divisions. One division shall be responsible for all disciplinary functions, and the other division shall be responsible for administrative nondisciplinary functions, including providing advice to and answering questions from holders of licenses, permits, certificates, or registrations or prospective holders of licenses, permits, certificates or registrations regarding statutory and regulatory compliance.
b. The board, by rule, shall establish internal procedures that ensure that any inquiries made by the holder of a license, permit, certificate, or registration or other person seeking advice or guidance regarding compliance with a statute or rule is addressed by the administrative division and is not disclosed to the disciplinary division unless an attorney reasonably believes a criminal violation may have occurred.
(b) The board may request assistance from the Attorney General or other legal counsel employed by the board, as appropriate. The Attorney General or other legal counsel shall assist the board, upon request, in any action for injunction brought by the board.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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