Alabama § 34-40-10 - Reasons for Rejection, Revocation, or Suspension of License.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-40-10 — Reasons for Rejection, Revocation, or Suspension of License., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-40-10. Reasons for Rejection, Revocation, or Suspension of License.
The board may refuse to issue a license certificate to any individual and, after notice and hearing pursuant to its rules, may suspend or revoke the license certificate of any individual who does any of the following:
(1) Practices athletic training other than under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine or surgery.
(2) Uses drugs or intoxicating liquors to an extent which affects professional competency.
(3) Obtains or attempts to obtain a license by fraud or deception.
(4) Is found to be grossly negligent in the practice of athletic training.
(5) Is adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(6) Is found to be guilty of conduct detrimental to the best interest of the public.
(7) Is or has been imprisoned for violating any state or federal controlled substance law.
(8) Is treating or has undertaken to treat human ailments otherwise than by athletic training and according to standards established by the board.
(9) Advertises unethically according to standards as set by the board.
(10) Fails or refuses to obey any lawful order or rule of the board.
(11) Engages in the unlawful invasion of the field of practice of any other profession.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 34-40-10 cover?
Section 34-40-10 ("Reasons for Rejection, Revocation, or Suspension of License.") 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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