After January 1, 2007, any person who undertakes or attempts to undertake the practice of court reporting for remuneration without first having procured a license, or who knowingly presents or files false information with the board for the purpose of obtaining a license or who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. A person who is not licensed may not bring or maintain an action to recover fees for court reporting services that he or she performed in violation of this chapter. Whenever it appears to the board that any court reporter has violated this chapter, the board may, in its own name, petition the circuit court of the county in which the violation occurred to enjoin the violation.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Section 34-8B-1 - Legislative Findings.
Section 34-8B-2 - Definitions.
Section 34-8B-3 - License Required.
Section 34-8B-4 - Alabama Board of Court Reporting - Creation; Composition; Meetings; Compensation.
Section 34-8B-5 - Alabama Board of Court Reporting - Duties.
Section 34-8B-6 - Complaints; Hearing; Penalties; Appeal.
Section 34-8B-7 - Promulgation of Rules.
Section 34-8B-8 - Violations; Penalties.
Section 34-8B-9 - Recovery by Board of Damages; Liability of Board Members.
Section 34-8B-10 - Examinations and Testing; Unauthorized Use of License Number.
Section 34-8B-11 - Reciprocity Agreements; Nonresidential Licenses; Fees.
Section 34-8B-12 - Licensing Fees.
Section 34-8B-13 - Renewal of Licenses.
Section 34-8B-14 - Licensing of Current Court Reporters; Certified Shorthand Reporters.
Section 34-8B-15 - Temporary License.
Section 34-8B-16 - Inactive Status.
Section 34-8B-17 - Disposition of Funds; Collection of Fees.