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AL HB451
Bill
Status
6/2/2011
Primary Sponsor
Juandalynn Givan
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AI Summary
HB451 Summary
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Comprehensive revision of Alabama's dental practice laws governing licensure, regulation, and discipline of dentists and dental hygienists by the Board of Dental Examiners
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Increases maximum fines for violations from $1,250 to $5,000 per offense and raises maximum criminal penalties from $1,000 to $5,000 for unlicensed practice
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Establishes registration requirements for 501(c)(3) nonprofit dental clinics, requiring a licensed dentist as chief of dental services and compliance with all licensing laws
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Extends licensure application deadlines from 18 months to 5 years for candidates with approved examinations, clinical residencies, or military service
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Adds new regulations for mobile dental facilities and portable dental operations, including emergency care procedures, patient consent requirements, and facility standards
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Requires written informed consent before administering sedative agents and mandates advanced cardiac life support training for dentists using parenteral sedation
Legislative Description
Dental Examiners of Alabama, Board of, dentists and dental hygienists, regulation and licensure, substantially revised, Sec. 34-9-7.2 added; Secs. 34-9-2, 34-9-3, 34-9-5, 34-9-6, 34-9-6.1, 34-9-7, 34-9-8, 34-9-9, 34-9-10, 34-9-13, 34-9-15, 34-9-15.1, 34-9-16, 34-9-18, 34-9-20, 34-9-21, 34-9-22, 34-9-24, 34-9-26, 34-9-27, 34-9-28, 34-9-40, 34-9-41, 34-9-43, 34-9-44, 34-9-60, 34-9-63, 34-9-82, 34-9-89 am'd. (2011-20608)
Dental Examiners of Alabama, Board of
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor at 6:50 p.m. on June 2, 2011.
6/2/2011