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283:1 New Paragraph; Allied Health Professionals; Rulemaking; Board of Directors; Temporary Licenses. Amend RSA 328-F:13 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph:
V. Procedures, forms, and fees for temporary licensure pursuant to RSA 328-F:18, VI.
283:2 New Paragraph; Allied Health Professionals; Temporary Licenses. Amend RSA 328-F:18 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:
VI. Occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, recreational therapists, speech pathologists, respiratory care practitioners, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants from the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, and Vermont, who are currently licensed, shall be eligible for temporary licensure for 120 days while the person makes application for licensure to the respective governing board under this chapter. An applicant for temporary licensure to practice, who is currently licensed or certified in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, or Vermont, shall:
(a) Hold an active unencumbered license; and
(b) Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action in another jurisdiction, or, if such acts have been committed, would be grounds for disciplinary action.
283:3 New Section; Occupations and Professions; General Provisions; Reciprocal and Temporary Licenses. Amend RSA 332-G by inserting after section 12 the following new section:
332-G:13 Reciprocal and Temporary Licenses.
I. Any board or commission regulating an occupation or profession which is a member of an interstate licensure compact, or which has, in statute or by administrative rules, a procedure for reciprocity or temporary licensure for individuals from other states, need not comply with this section for any license or certificate issued by the board or commission.
II. Any board or commission may determine that another state's licensure is not comparable to New Hampshire's in education, training, experience, or scope of practice, and if so shall publish this determination on its website. An individual from such other state possessing such a license shall not be granted temporary or reciprocal licensure under this section.
III. A person applying for a temporary license shall present to the office of professional licensure and certification:
(a) A current equivalent license from another jurisdiction in the United States.
(b) A statement of good standing from the licensing authority.
(c) Authorization for a criminal history records check, if required.
(d) A completed application.
(e) A certification that the person has committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action in another jurisdiction, or, if such acts have been committed, would be grounds for disciplinary action.
(f) Other information specifically required by the board.
(g) Payment of a fee, not to exceed $100.
IV. After verifying the completeness of the application and information under paragraph III, the office of professional licensure and certification shall issue a temporary license valid for 120 days. No more than one temporary license shall be issued to any individual.
V. The board or commission shall review the application and information, prior to the expiration date of the temporary license. The board or commission shall issue a full-term New Hampshire license upon payment by the temporary license holder of the applicable license fee, unless the board or commission determines that the information shows that the individual does not qualify for such license. If the disqualification is due to state requirements that are not comparable, this determination shall be published as provided in paragraph II. Upon a determination of disqualification, the board or commission shall identify the disqualification in writing, which shall invalidate the temporary license.
283:4 Effective Date.
I. Section 3 of this act shall take effect January 1, 2019.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: June 21, 2018
Effective Date:
I. Section 3 shall take effect January 1, 2019.
II. Remainder shall take effect August 20, 2018.
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283:1 New Paragraph; Allied Health Professionals; Rulemaking; Board of Directors; Temporary Licenses. Amend RSA 328-F:13 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph:
V. Procedures, forms, and fees for temporary licensure pursuant to RSA 328-F:18, VI.
283:2 New Paragraph; Allied Health Professionals; Temporary Licenses. Amend RSA 328-F:18 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:
VI. Occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, recreational therapists, speech pathologists, respiratory care practitioners, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants from the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, and Vermont, who are currently licensed, shall be eligible for temporary licensure for 120 days while the person makes application for licensure to the respective governing board under this chapter. An applicant for temporary licensure to practice, who is currently licensed or certified in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, or Vermont, shall:
(a) Hold an active unencumbered license; and
(b) Have committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action in another jurisdiction, or, if such acts have been committed, would be grounds for disciplinary action.
283:3 New Section; Occupations and Professions; General Provisions; Reciprocal and Temporary Licenses. Amend RSA 332-G by inserting after section 12 the following new section:
332-G:13 Reciprocal and Temporary Licenses.
I. Any board or commission regulating an occupation or profession which is a member of an interstate licensure compact, or which has, in statute or by administrative rules, a procedure for reciprocity or temporary licensure for individuals from other states, need not comply with this section for any license or certificate issued by the board or commission.
II. Any board or commission may determine that another state's licensure is not comparable to New Hampshire's in education, training, experience, or scope of practice, and if so shall publish this determination on its website. An individual from such other state possessing such a license shall not be granted temporary or reciprocal licensure under this section.
III. A person applying for a temporary license shall present to the office of professional licensure and certification:
(a) A current equivalent license from another jurisdiction in the United States.
(b) A statement of good standing from the licensing authority.
(c) Authorization for a criminal history records check, if required.
(d) A completed application.
(e) A certification that the person has committed no acts or omissions which are grounds for disciplinary action in another jurisdiction, or, if such acts have been committed, would be grounds for disciplinary action.
(f) Other information specifically required by the board.
(g) Payment of a fee, not to exceed $100.
IV. After verifying the completeness of the application and information under paragraph III, the office of professional licensure and certification shall issue a temporary license valid for 120 days. No more than one temporary license shall be issued to any individual.
V. The board or commission shall review the application and information, prior to the expiration date of the temporary license. The board or commission shall issue a full-term New Hampshire license upon payment by the temporary license holder of the applicable license fee, unless the board or commission determines that the information shows that the individual does not qualify for such license. If the disqualification is due to state requirements that are not comparable, this determination shall be published as provided in paragraph II. Upon a determination of disqualification, the board or commission shall identify the disqualification in writing, which shall invalidate the temporary license.
283:4 Effective Date.
I. Section 3 of this act shall take effect January 1, 2019.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: June 21, 2018
Effective Date:
I. Section 3 shall take effect January 1, 2019.
II. Remainder shall take effect August 20, 2018.