Any community or area in the state may petition the Board for approval as an area critically in need of additional dental service. It is expected that such a petition will be presented by a responsible officer of the community or a representative group of citizens. These petitions shall be referred to the Committee on Approved Communities for review and evaluation.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§16-47-76 through 16-47-81.

History: Filed September 22, 1982.