# Ala. Code § 34-39-5: Section 34-39-5 Exceptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 34-39-5
- **Heading:** Section 34-39-5 Exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 39 / Section 34-39-5

## Text

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of any of the following persons:

(1) Any person licensed under any other law of the state from engaging in the profession for which he or she is licensed.

(2) Any person employed as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant by the government of the United States, if the person provides occupational therapy solely under the direction or control of the organization by which he or she is employed.

(3) Any person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in occupational therapy at an accredited or approved educational program if the activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study, if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee.

(4) Any person fulfilling the supervised fieldwork experience requirements of subdivision (2) of Section 34-39-8.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 34-39-1 Section 34-39-1 Short Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-2 Section 34-39-2 Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-3 Section 34-39-3 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-4 Section 34-39-4 Representation of Self as Occupational Therapist or Therapy Assistant Without License Prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-5 Section 34-39-5 Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-6 Section 34-39-6 Board of Occupational Therapy Established; Composition; Fund Created](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-7 Section 34-39-7 Duties of Board; Joint Approval of Rules with Board of Medical Examiners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-8 Section 34-39-8 Application for License; Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-9 Section 34-39-9 Examinations and Reexamination; Foreign Trained Applicants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-10 Section 34-39-10 Waiver of License Requirements; Reciprocity; Notification Procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-11 Section 34-39-11 Issuance of License; Limited Permit; Permitted Representations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-11.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-12 Section 34-39-12 Denial or Suspension of License; Probationary Conditions; Hearing; Reinstatement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-12.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-12.1 Section 34-39-12.1 Alabama Occupational Therapy Wellness Committee; Impaired Practitioner Program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-12.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-39-13 Section 34-39-13 Expiration and Renewal of Licenses; Fee; Continuing Education; Late Fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C39_S34-39-13.md)

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