§ 34-28A-70 — Oversight, Dispute Resolution, and Enforcement

Alabama § 34-28A-70

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 34: Professions and Businesses
• Ch. 28A: Speech Pathologists and Audiologists
• Art. 4: Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

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(a) Dispute Resolution.
(1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states.
(2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.
(b) Enforcement.
(1) The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact.
(2) By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district court where the commission has its principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with this compact and its adopted rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
(3) The remedies described in this subsection are not the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.

Legislative History

(Act 2021-118, §11.)