Ala. Admin. Code r. 190-X-4-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 190-X-4-.01 - Complaints

(1) Complaints alleging any violation of the laws of the State of Alabama or rules of this Board may be lodged by any person with the Executive Director by submitting a written complaint. A copy of a complaint form is available on the Board's website.

(2) In carrying out its investigations, the Board shall have the power to issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of all necessary papers, books, records, documentary evidence and materials as set forth in Code of Ala. 1975, Section 34-24-140.

(3) At any time during the course of an investigation, the Board may, within its discretion, issue a Letter of Concern to the licensee or permit holder who is the subject of the investigation. A Letter of Concern shall consist of a private, confidential, written communication from the Board to the licensee or permit holder, the contents of which shall be specified by the Board. A Letter of Concern shall not be considered a disciplinary action and is not intended to communicate a finding on the part of the Board that a licensee to whom the Letter of Concern is directed will be charged with or has been found guilty of wrong doing. The purpose of the Letter of Concern is to provide notice to the licensee or permit holder under investigation that the Board has concluded that the alleged actions or conduct in question may not be in accord with provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, Section 34-24-120etseq. The issuance of a Letter of Concern shall not preclude the Board from taking any other action authorized by law. A Letter of Concern shall be deemed a non-public record under the provisions of Rule 190-X-1-.06. The board shall notify the person or persons whose complaint led to the Board's decision to send a Letter of Concern. The Board may make public statistical reports concerning the number and type of Letters of Concern issued by the Board.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 190-X-4-.01

Filed September 30, 1982. Amended: Filed June 12, 2000; effective July 17, 2000. Amended: Filed April 19, 2002; effective May 24, 2002. Amended: Filed June 18, 2009; effective July 23, 2009. Amended: Filed January 21, 2014; effective February 25, 2014.

Author: Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-144, 34-24-165, 34-24-167.