The board may refuse to issue a license certificate to any individual and, after notice and hearing pursuant to its rules, may suspend or revoke the license certificate of any individual who does any of the following:
(1) Practices athletic training other than under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine or surgery.
(2) Uses drugs or intoxicating liquors to an extent which affects professional competency.
(3) Obtains or attempts to obtain a license by fraud or deception.
(4) Is found to be grossly negligent in the practice of athletic training.
(5) Is adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(6) Is found to be guilty of conduct detrimental to the best interest of the public.
(7) Is or has been imprisoned for violating any state or federal controlled substance law.
(8) Is treating or has undertaken to treat human ailments otherwise than by athletic training and according to standards established by the board.
(9) Advertises unethically according to standards as set by the board.
(10) Fails or refuses to obey any lawful order or rule of the board.
(11) Engages in the unlawful invasion of the field of practice of any other profession.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Chapter 40 - Athletic Trainers.
Section 34-40-1 - Short Title.
Section 34-40-2 - Definitions.
Section 34-40-3.1 - Composition of Board.
Section 34-40-4 - Unauthorized Use of Title.
Section 34-40-5 - Requirements for License; Application; Fees.
Section 34-40-6 - Treatment of Injuries
Section 34-40-7 - Time Restrictions on Certification.
Section 34-40-8 - Expiration of Licenses; Renewal Fee; Continuing Education.
Section 34-40-10 - Reasons for Rejection, Revocation, or Suspension of License.
Section 34-40-11 - Hearing Upon Application or Filing of Charges; Procedure; Appeal.
Section 34-40-12 - Punishment for Violation.
Section 34-40-13 - Use of Title Authorized.
Section 34-40-14 - Athletic Trainers Fund Created; Expenditure of Funds.
Section 34-40-15 - Unauthorized Activities.
Section 34-40-16 - Supervision Required in Physical Therapy Clinic.