Alabama § 34-43A-17 - Construction with Other Regulations.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-43A-17 — Construction with Other Regulations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-43A-17. Construction with Other Regulations.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), this chapter shall supersede any regulation adopted by a political subdivision of the state related to the licensing or regulation of massage therapists and massage therapy establishments.
(b) This section shall not affect:
(1) Local regulations relating to zoning requirements or occupational license taxes pertaining to massage therapists and massage therapy establishments.
(2) Local regulations that do not relate to the practice of massage therapy by qualified individuals.
(c) A county, or a municipality within its jurisdiction, may regulate individuals licensed pursuant to this chapter. Regulation shall be consistent with this chapter and shall not supersede this chapter. This section shall not be construed to prohibit a county or municipality from regulating individuals not licensed pursuant to this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-43A-17
What does Code of Alabama § 34-43A-17 cover?
Section 34-43A-17 ("Construction with Other Regulations.") 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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