# Ala. Code § 34-30-21: Section 34-30-21 Exemptions from Licensing Requirements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-21

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 34-30-21
- **Heading:** Section 34-30-21 Exemptions from Licensing Requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 30 / Section 34-30-21

## Text

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent qualified physicians, surgeons, psychologists, psychotherapists, attorneys, marriage counselors, family counselors, school counselors, or members of the clergy or any other individual from doing work within the standards and ethics of their respective professions and calling; provided, that they shall not hold themselves out to the public by any title or description of service as being engaged in the practice of social work.

(b) Any group already licensed under state law shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

(c) Students enrolled in recognized programs of study leading to social work degrees shall not be prevented from practicing social work; provided, that their practice shall be performed under the supervision of a licensed certified social worker, or one who meets the qualifications for licensing as a certified social worker as defined in this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 34-30-1 Section 34-30-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-2 Section 34-30-2 Declaration of Policy; Purpose of Chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-3 Section 34-30-3 Private Independent Practice of Social Work](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-4 Section 34-30-4 Disciplinary Proceedings - Grounds for Suspension, Revocation, Etc., of License; Administrative Fines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-5 Section 34-30-5 Disciplinary Proceedings - Procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-6 Section 34-30-6 Disposition of Fees; Separate Fund Created; Disbursements from Fund by Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-20 Section 34-30-20 License Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-20.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-21 Section 34-30-21 Exemptions from Licensing Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-21.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-22 Section 34-30-22 Qualifications of Applicants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-22.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-23 Section 34-30-23 Application; Initial Fee; Issuance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-23.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-24 Section 34-30-24 Issuance of License to Persons Licensed in Other States](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-24.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-25 Section 34-30-25 Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-25.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-26 Section 34-30-26 Term; Expiration Date; Renewal; Inactive Status](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-26.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-30-27 Section 34-30-27 Certain Persons Exempt from Examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C30_S34-30-27.md)

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