HB507 (2023) Compare Changes


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1 Office of Professional Licensure and Certification; Penalties. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 310-A:1-m, VIII to read as follows:

VIII. Whoever, not being licensed or otherwise authorized to practice according to the laws of this state, shall advertise oneself as engaging in a profession licensed or certified by the office of professional licensure and certification, shall engage in activity requiring professional licensure, or in any way hold oneself out as qualified to do so, or call oneself a licensed professional, or whoever does such acts after receiving notice that such person's license to practice has been suspended or revoked, is engaged in unlawful practice. After hearing and upon making an affirmative finding of unlawful practice, the board, council, or commission may take action in any one of the following ways:

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2024.

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1 Office of Professional Licensure and Certification; Penalties. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 310-A:1-m, VIII to read as follows:

VIII. Whoever, not being licensed or otherwise authorized to practice according to the laws of this state, shall advertise oneself as engaging in a profession licensed or certified by the office of professional licensure and certification or call oneself a licensed professional, or whoever does such acts after receiving notice that such person's license to practice has been suspended or revoked, is engaged in unlawful practice. Nothing in this section shall prevent an unlicensed person engaged in providing services of any profession regulated by the office of professional licensure and certification under this chapter as long as the person does not advertise or hold themselves out as being licensed. Any person who practices an occupation or profession regulated under this section without obtaining a license or certification shall prominently disclose the fact that he or she is not licensed or certified before providing services or before asking a client to sign a contract for services. After hearing and upon making an affirmative finding of unlawful practice, the board, council, or commission may take action in any one of the following ways:

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2024.