The purpose of this article is to provide for the identification and treatment of optometrists licensed under Alabama law who suffer from impairment in order to promote the public health and safety and to ensure the continued availability of the skills of highly trained optometric professionals for the benefit of the public.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Article 6 - Impaired Doctor of Optometry Treatment Program.
Section 34-22-101 - Definitions.
Section 34-22-102 - Powers and Duties of Board.
Section 34-22-103 - Procedures for Notification of Program, Self-Reporting, and Participation.
Section 34-22-104 - Evaluation; Hearing.
Section 34-22-105 - Restriction of License Upon Request.
Section 34-22-106 - Confidentiality of Records; Discovery; Limitations on Testimony.
Section 34-22-107 - Limitations or Restrictions to Employment on Basis of Treatment Prohibited.
Section 34-22-108 - Liability.
Section 34-22-109 - Responsibilities of Optometrists Under Article.