SB385 Summary

• Amends Alabama Code sections governing the Board of Dental Examiners to establish fee ranges for various dental and dental hygiene licensing and examination services without requiring formal rulemaking.

• Sets specific fee ranges for dental examination applications ($200-$750), licenses ($130-$500 annually), credentials licensure ($100-$4,000), special purpose licensure ($200-$750), and mobile dental services ($250-$1,500 renewal).

• Establishes comparable fee ranges for dental hygiene services including examination applications ($50-$500), annual registration ($55-$75), and licensure by credentials ($0-$2,000).

• Modifies quorum requirements for Board disciplinary hearings to require at least five members present and allows the board to appoint former members or licensed practicing dentists to serve in such proceedings.

• Became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor on March 23, 2010.