Alabama § 34-8A-56 - Compact Privilege to Practice Telehealth.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-8A-56 — Compact Privilege to Practice Telehealth., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-8A-56. Compact Privilege to Practice Telehealth.
(a) Member states shall recognize the right of a licensed professional counselor, licensed by a home state in accordance with Section 34-8A-52 and under rules adopted by the commission, to practice professional counseling in any member state via telehealth under a privilege to practice as provided in the compact and rules adopted by the commission.
(b) A licensee providing professional counseling services in a remote state under the privilege to practice shall adhere to the laws and regulations of the remote state.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 34-8A-56 cover?
Section 34-8A-56 ("Compact Privilege to Practice Telehealth.") 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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