Code of Alabama
Article 6 - Impaired Doctor of Optometry Treatment Program.
Section 34-22-109 - Responsibilities of Optometrists Under Article.

Any optometrist who is identified as being impaired or voluntarily reports his or her impairment shall be responsible for the following:
(1) Paying fines for violations of law, rules, or regulations as determined by the board.
(2) Paying expenses incurred from determining impairment, approved treatment program, post-treatment monitoring, evaluation or reports concerning impairment, and other expenses identified by the board.
(3) Knowledge of his or her board approved treatment program procedures, responsibilities, and consequences of noncompliance.