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AL HB527

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

HB527 Summary

  • Grants Board of Nursing investigators the power of peace officers, including authority to make arrests and inspect documents when enforcing the Nurse Practice Act.

  • Requires Board of Nursing investigators to comply with Alabama Peace Officers' Minimum Standards and Training Act standards and requirements.

  • Expands Section 20-2-90 to include Board of Nursing investigators among those authorized to enforce controlled substance laws alongside pharmacy inspectors, medical examiners' investigators, and dental examiners' investigators.

  • Board of Nursing investigators are excluded from overtime compensation under Sections 36-21-4, 36-21-5, and 36-21-13.

  • Effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Nursing, Board of, investigators granted power of peace officers, and authorized to enforce controlled substance laws, Secs. 20-2-90, 34-21-2 am'd.

Nursing, Board of

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

6/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Boards, Agencies and Commissions4/14/2011

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