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.
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.