1. (1) Activities that are not acceptable for CE credits include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

   1. (a) Attendance or participation at professional or association business meetings, general sessions, elections, policymaking sessions or program orientation;
   2. (b) Serving on any boards or committees;
   3. (c) Entertainment and recreation;
   4. (d) Tours, visiting exhibits;
   5. (e) Any function for which the registrant receives remuneration as part of his/her regular employment;
   6. (f) In-house training on office equipment;
   7. (g) Courses with a main thrust of teaching nonverbal skills (i.e., golf, tennis, dancing, basket-weaving);
   8. (h) CPR and First Aid courses;
   9. (i) Personal Development Credits approved by NCRA (except as provided in Chapter 257-X-6-.02 (1) (f), (g), and (h));
   10. (j) Attendance at meetings and events related to court reporting or any other topic;
   11. (k) Book tests approved by NCRA;
   12. (l) Speedbuilding practice;
   13. (m) Certification testing (except as provided in Chapter 257-X-6-.02 (1) (f);
   14. (n) Participation in formal mentoring programs;
   15. (o) Pro bono or volunteer services; and
   16. (p) Promoting the profession to the public.

Author: Alabama Board of Court Reporting

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-8B-1 thru 34-8B-18.

History: New Rule: Filed April 19, 2007; effective May 24, 2007. Amended: Filed October 19, 2018; effective December 23, 2018. Amended: Filed June 11, 2019; effective July 26, 2019.