(a) A violation of this article or a rule adopted under this article is grounds for disciplinary action and sanctions against a registrant as provided in this section.
(b) A violation of this article may be enforced in the same manner as any other violation of Sections 20-2-50 to 20-2-58, inclusive.
(c) Any violation of this article or a rule adopted under this article shall be prosecuted against and in the name of the registrant or registrants participating in the alleged violation.
(d) In addition to the requirements, sanctions, and punishment provided by Sections 20-2-50 to 20-2-58, inclusive, the board may impose the following sanctions:
(1) The failure to register shall be punishable by a fine up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation, or the revocation of the registration, or both.
(2) A violation of any other requirements under this article by a physician, including a medical director, shall be punishable by a fine up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation, or the revocation of the registration, or both.
(3) If a practice location has two or more physicians that violate this article within one year, the board shall report the violations to the appropriate licensing agency that regulates the practice location.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Chapter 24 - Physicians and Other Practitioners of Healing Arts.
Article 11 - Alabama Pain Management Act.
Section 34-24-600 - Short Title.
Section 34-24-601 - Legislative Findings.
Section 34-24-602 - Authority and Intent.
Section 34-24-603 - Definitions.
Section 34-24-604 - Annual Registration.
Section 34-24-605 - Ownership and Operation.
Section 34-24-606 - Training Requirements.
Section 34-24-607 - Inspections.
Section 34-24-608 - Investigations.