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Ala. Code § 15-23-46 (2026)

Victim Counselors Not to Prescribe Drugs, Practice Medicine, or Practice Other Professions Without License.

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Nothing in this article shall be construed to permit a victim counselor to administer or prescribe drugs in any form, or in any manner to engage in the practice of medicine as defined by the laws of this state or to engage in any act or to perform any service which act or service requires a license as described in Chapters 8A, 21, 24, 26, or 30 of Title 34, unless such victim counselor is duly licensed by the appropriate licensing agency. Nothing in this article shall be construed to enlarge or expand the scope of practice of any of the licensed professions or occupations enumerated above by virtue of an individual being designated as or holding the position of victim counselor.

(Acts 1987, No. 87-598, p. 1040, §2.)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1997–2003 · leading case: R.D. v. State, 706 So. 2d 770 (Ala. Crim. App. 1997).
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R.D. v. State, 706 So. 2d 770 (Ala. Crim. App. 1997). · cites it 2× “He cites Ala. Code 1975, § 15-23-46, regarding licensure, but his reliance on that section is misplaced because it refers to licensure requirements for those dispensing drugs, practicing medicine, and engaging in certain other activities.”
Akins Funeral Home, Inc. v. Miller, 878 So. 2d 267 (Ala. 2003). “The Millers argue (1) that the trial court has broad discretion regarding the admissibility of expert testimony and that the trial court did not exceed its discretion in allowing Davidson's testimony; (2) that Davidson was fully qualified to testify as an expert in this case;…”
RD v. State, 706 So. 2d 770 (Ala. Crim. App. 1997). · cites it 2× “He cites Ala. Code 1975, § 15-23-46, regarding licensure, but his reliance on that section is misplaced because it refers to licensure requirements for those dispensing drugs, practicing medicine, and engaging in certain other activities.”
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