# Ala. Code § 34-9-5: Section 34-9-5 Penalties

> Alabama · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 34-9-5
- **Heading:** Section 34-9-5 Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 9 / Section 34-9-5

## Text

Any individual who engages in the practice of dentistry in this state within the meaning of this chapter without having first obtained from the board a license to practice dentistry shall be guilty of a Class C felony and shall be punished as prescribed by law.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 34-9-1 Section 34-9-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-2 Section 34-9-2 Legislative Findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-3 Section 34-9-3 License or Permit Required to Practice Dentistry](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-4 Section 34-9-4 License Required to Practice Dental Hygiene or Expanded Duty Dental Assisting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-5 Section 34-9-5 Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-6 Section 34-9-6 What Constitutes Practice of Dentistry](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-6.1 Section 34-9-6.1 Mobile Dental Facilities or Portable Dental Operations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-6.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-7 Section 34-9-7 Exemption of Certain Practices and Operations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-7.1 Section 34-9-7.1 Exemption of Participation in Continuing Education Course](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-7.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-7.2 Section 34-9-7.2 Registration of a 501(C)(3) Entity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-7.2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-8 Section 34-9-8 Dental Facility Teaching Permits; Dental Facility Special Teaching Permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-9 Section 34-9-9 Exercise of Independent Professional Judgment by Dentists; Prohibited Business Arrangements or Relationships; Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-10 Section 34-9-10 Application; Licensure by Credentials; Special Purpose License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-10.01 Section 34-9-10.01 Special Volunteer License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-10.01.md)

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