Idaho Code § 54-5503 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 55 / Section 54-5503
54-5503 BOARD OF NURSING — POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

54-5503. board of NURSING — powers and duties. The board, in addition to the powers and duties set forth in section 54-1404, Idaho Code, shall have the authority and the responsibility to:

(1) Receive applications for licensure; determine the qualifications of persons applying for licensure; provide licenses to applicants qualified pursuant to this chapter; and renew, suspend, revoke, and reinstate licenses;

(2) Establish and collect fees for examination of applicants, for licensure, and for renewal of licenses;

(3) Establish the minimum amount and type of continuing education to be required for each licensed midwife seeking licensure renewal;

(4) Investigate complaints against persons who are licensed pursuant to this chapter;

(5) Undertake, when appropriate, disciplinary proceedings and disciplinary action against persons licensed pursuant to this chapter;

(6) Promulgate and adopt rules pursuant to chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, necessary to administer the provisions of this chapter. To the degree they are consistent with the provisions of this chapter, rules shall be consistent with the current job description for the profession published by NARM and consistent with standards regarding the practice of midwifery established by the NACPM or a successor organization;

(7) Authorize, by written agreement, the division of occupational and professional licenses to act as agent in its interest; and

(8) Provide such other services and perform such other functions as are consistent with the provisions of this chapter and necessary to fulfill the board's responsibilities.

History:

[54-5503, added 2024, ch. 59, sec. 2, p. 280.]
Idaho Code § 54-1001C — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 10 / Section 54-1001C
54-1001C INSPECTIONS WITHIN MUNICIPALITIES — WHEN AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

54-1001C. Inspections within municipalities — When authorized. The administrator of the division of occupational and professional licenses may make electrical inspections within any city upon written request from the mayor or manager of such city. Such inspections shall be made in accordance with the local ordinance or building code. Service of the inspector shall be furnished at cost, such cost to be paid monthly to the administrator by the city requesting inspection service.

History:

[54-1001C, added 1961, ch. 311, sec. 3, p. 583; am. 1974, ch. 39, sec. 78, p. 1023; am. 1996, ch. 421, sec. 39, p. 1430; am. 2023, ch. 15, sec. 33, p. 92.]
Idaho Code § 54-2610 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 26 / Section 54-2610
54-2610 CERTIFICATE A PREREQUISITE.
Status: in_force

54-2610. Certificate a prerequisite. It shall be unlawful for any person or firm, copartnership, association or corporation, to engage in the business, trade, practice or work of plumbing in this state after the adoption of this chapter, unless such person, or responsible person representing such firm, copartnership, association or corporation, has successfully passed an examination as provided herein and has issued to him a state certificate of competency, which shall not be transferable, and said certificates of competency shall not be required for sewer contractors, sewage disposal contractors, or any excavating or utility contractors, or for their employees, as set forth and defined in section 54-2602(1)(f), Idaho Code.

History:

[(54-2610) 1957, ch. 214, sec. 15, p. 454; am. 1975, ch. 173, sec. 2, p. 467; am. and redesignated as sec. 54-2610, 1984, ch. 123, sec. 11, p. 288; am. 2007, ch. 197, sec. 3, p. 600.]
Idaho Code § 54-923 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 9 / Section 54-923
54-923 REVOCATION FOR CONVICTIONS OF CRIME.
Status: in_force

54-923. Revocation for convictions of crime. A certificate or other evidence of qualification and right to practice dentistry, a dental specialty, dental therapy, or dental hygiene, and a license, may be revoked by the board whenever it shall be shown to the board that the holder of such certificate or other evidence of qualification, right to practice or license has been convicted of a crime that is deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1), Idaho Code, whether such conviction shall have occurred before or after qualification, or accrual of such right, or the issuance of such certificate or other evidence of qualification, or of such license. A person licensed to practice dentistry, a dental specialty, dental therapy, or dental hygiene who is convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction shall notify the board within thirty (30) days of conviction by submitting a copy of the judgment of conviction to the board.

History:

[54-923, added 1949, ch. 102, sec. 23, p. 177; am. 1967, ch. 312, sec. 20, p. 886; am. 1981, ch. 215, sec. 11, p. 396; am. 1986, ch. 35, sec. 7, p. 116; am. 1994, ch. 58, sec. 23, p. 114; am. 2006, ch. 285, sec. 8, p. 879; am. 2007, ch. 93, sec. 2, p. 275; am. 2015, ch. 45, sec. 1, p. 98; am. 2019, ch. 221, sec. 13, p. 677; am. 2020, ch. 175, sec. 17, p. 521.]
Idaho Code § 54-3201 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 32 / Section 54-3201
54-3201 PURPOSE — LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Status: in_force

54-3201. Purpose — Legislative intent. Recognizing that the profession of social work involves the application of a special knowledge of social resources, social systems, human capabilities, and the part that conscious and unconscious motivation plays in determining behavior, and further recognizing that social work profoundly affects the lives of people of the state of Idaho, it is the legislative intent and purpose of this act to protect the public by setting standards of qualification, education, training and experience, and professional competence for those who engage in the practice of social work.

History:

[54-3201, added 1976, ch. 213, sec. 1, p. 776.]
Idaho Code § 54-5504A — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 55 / Section 54-5504A
54-5504A MEDICATIONS.
Status: in_force

54-5504A. MEDICATIONS. A licensed midwife may obtain and administer any medication indicated for maternal care or neonatal care defined in the formulary and protocol for which the midwife possesses the requisite education, training, and experience. Administration of such medication shall be performed within the acceptable community standard of care.

History:

[54-5504A, added 2026, ch. 73, sec. 2, p. 315.]
Idaho Code § 54-5407 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 54 / Section 54-5407
54-5407 CURRICULUM COMPONENTS FOR DRIVING BUSINESSES.
Status: in_force

54-5407. CURRICULUM COMPONENTS FOR DRIVING BUSINESSES. The curriculum components for driving businesses shall be approved by the board and reviewed annually and the curriculum components must accompany any original application for a license.

History:

[54-5407, added 2009, ch. 251, sec. 2, p. 767.]
Idaho Code § 54-228 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 2 / Section 54-228
54-228 CONSTRUCTION — SEVERABILITY.
Status: in_force

54-228. Construction — Severability. The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable and if any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this act.

History:

[54-228, added 2002, ch. 92, sec. 20, p. 254.]
Idaho Code § 54-2805 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 28 / Section 54-2805
54-2805 COMPENSATION FOR BOARD MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

54-2805. Compensation for board members. Each member of the board shall be compensated as provided by section 59-509(n), Idaho Code.

History:

[54-2805, added 1971, ch. 137, sec. 5, p. 576; am. 1980, ch. 247, sec. 72, p. 639; am. 2002, ch. 266, sec. 4, p. 790.]
Idaho Code § 54-1809 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 18 / Section 54-1809
54-1809 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES FUND — RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS.
Status: in_force

54-1809. occupational licenses fund — RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS. All fees, charges, and fines received by the board under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund in the dedicated fund, and all costs and expenses incurred by the board under the provisions of this chapter shall be a charge against and paid from the fund for such purposes. The funds collected under this chapter shall be immediately available for the administration of this chapter, the provisions of any other law notwithstanding.

History:

[54-1809, added 2021, ch. 224, sec. 46, p. 676.]
Idaho Code § 54-5818 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 58 / Section 54-5818
54-5818 ESTABLISHMENTS — INSPECTION RULES.
Status: in_force

54-5818. ESTABLISHMENTS — INSPECTION RULES. Inspections for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter shall be made by the board. The board shall have authority to prescribe safety, disinfection and sanitary requirements for barber and cosmetology establishments, retail cosmetics dealers, and barber and cosmetology schools as such requirements apply to the nature of the work performed. The officers of the board or its agents shall have authority to enter and inspect at any time during business hours any barber or cosmetology establishment, retail cosmetics dealer, barber or cosmetology school, or other location where barber-styling or cosmetology services are being provided. A copy of the rules adopted by the board shall be made available upon request by the board to the owner or manager of each establishment, retail cosmetics dealer, or school.

History:

[54-5818, added 2018, ch. 228, sec. 3, p. 532; am. 2020, ch. 182, sec. 15, p. 572; am. 2025, ch. 75, sec. 4, p. 346.]
Idaho Code § 54-5710 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 57 / Section 54-5710
54-5710 REFERRAL TO OTHER SERVICES.
Status: in_force

54-5710. referral to other services. A provider shall make appropriate patient referrals, including to emergency resources, when medically indicated.

History:

[(54-5710) 54-5610, added 2015, ch. 121, sec. 1, p. 309; am. and redesig. 2016, ch. 47, sec. 35, p. 123; am. 2023, ch. 102, sec. 15, p. 306.]
Idaho Code § 54-2505 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 25 / Section 54-2505
54-2505 COMMISSION'S ANNUAL REPORT — PUBLIC RECORD.
Status: in_force

54-2505. Commission's annual report — Public record. The commission shall keep detailed records of all meetings and of the business transacted therein, and all licenses applied for and issued, reports of which shall be embodied in an annual report which the commission shall prepare and submit to the governor on or before the thirty-first day of March of each year. Said annual report shall cover the activities of the commission, including the financial report of the commission and a financial summary of licensees subject to section 54-2508, Idaho Code, and organizations of licensees defined in section 54-2502(4), Idaho Code, for the preceding year in addition to the aforementioned.

All records of the commission shall be public records, and as such, subject to public inspection.

History:

[54-2505, added 1963, ch. 64, sec. 5, p. 246; am. 1969, ch. 221, sec. 1, p. 724; am. 2005, ch. 264, sec. 1, p. 809; am. 2013, ch. 139, sec. 2, p. 334.]
Idaho Code § 54-2315 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 23 / Section 54-2315
54-2315 ADMINISTRATION BY DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES — FEE FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE — RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT.
Status: in_force

54-2315. Administration by division of occupational and professional licenses — Fee for renewal of license — Renewal and reinstatement. This chapter shall be administered by the division of occupational and professional licenses. The fee for renewal of license shall be a fee as established by board rule not to exceed eight hundred dollars ($800). All licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to biennial renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board regarding applications for renewal, continuing education, and fees. License renewal and reinstatement shall be in accordance with section 67-2614, Idaho Code.

History:

[54-2315, added 1963, ch. 186, sec. 16, p. 549; am. 1965, ch. 164, sec. 9, p. 317; am. 1969, ch. 464, sec. 20, p. 1304; am. 1974, ch. 13, sec. 162, p. 138; am. 1976, ch. 166, sec. 20, p. 613; am. 1982, ch. 145, sec. 3, p. 407; am. 1987, ch. 147, sec. 3, p. 294; am. 1999, ch. 150, sec. 3, p. 422; am. 2003, ch. 21, sec. 11, p. 84; am. 2006, ch. 52, sec. 1, p. 163; am. 2009, ch. 33, sec. 10, p. 94; am. 2022, ch. 94, sec. 33, p. 305; am. 2024, ch. 86, sec. 20, p. 404.]
Idaho Code § 54-5021 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 50 / Section 54-5021
54-5021 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATION OF INSPECTORS — NO FINANCIAL INTEREST.
Status: in_force

54-5021. Appointment and qualification of inspectors — No financial interest. (1) The administrator of the division of occupational and professional licenses, or the local government having jurisdiction, as the case may be, shall appoint such number of inspectors as are necessary for the effective enforcement of this chapter.

(2) All state mechanical inspectors shall be knowledgeable in HVAC installations and demonstrate knowledge of the provisions of this chapter and rules of the administrator and the board. All inspectors shall be certified by rule of the HVAC board as a commercial mechanical inspector or a residential mechanical inspector, depending upon the duties assigned.

(3) No inspector shall be permitted to be engaged or financially interested in business, trade, practice or work related to this chapter, or sell any supplies connected to the HVAC business, nor act as an agent, directly or indirectly, for any person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation so engaged in HVAC. The qualifications and requirements as set forth in this section shall apply to inspectors employed by a municipality.

(4) Each local government mechanical inspector shall be certified as a mechanical inspector.

History:

[54-5021, added 2003, ch. 276, sec. 1, p. 740; am. 2023, ch. 15, sec. 71, p. 114.]
Idaho Code § 54-2043 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 20 / Section 54-2043
54-2043 INTEREST-BEARING TRUST ACCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

54-2043. Interest-bearing trust accounts. The broker may deposit funds in a separate, interest-bearing trust account for a single transaction if directed in writing by both parties to the transaction, and only if the following additional requirements are met:

(1) The interest-bearing trust account must be established in accordance with all requirements in section 54-2042, Idaho Code. However, the interest-bearing trust account shall be created at an approved depository.

(2) The deposit shall be made in the name of the broker, as described above, and each such account shall contain only the funds relating to one (1) transaction.

(3) The interest-bearing trust account, when created for this purpose, must allow for withdrawal of the funds upon the broker's demand, unless all parties direct the broker in writing to do otherwise.

(4) There must be a written agreement signed by both the buyer and the seller stating who is to receive the interest accrued from the deposit. This agreement is to be retained by the responsible broker in the transaction file with a copy given to the buyer and the seller.

History:

[54-2043, added 2000, ch. 285, sec. 3, p. 934; am. 2005, ch. 107, sec. 14, p. 353.]
Idaho Code § 54-4125 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 41 / Section 54-4125
54-4125 EXEMPTIONS.
Status: in_force

54-4125. exemptions. The provisions of this act shall not apply to:

(1) A person that exclusively employs appraisers on an employer and employee basis for the performance of appraisals in this state;

(2) A federally regulated AMC;

(3) A department or unit within a financial institution that is subject to direct regulation by an agency of the United States government that is a member of the federal financial institutions examination council or its successor, or to regulation by an agency of this state, that receives a request for the performance of an appraisal from one (1) employee of the financial institution, and another employee of the same financial institution assigns the request for the appraisal to an appraiser that is an independent contractor to the institution, except that an AMC that is a wholly owned subsidiary of a financial institution shall not be considered a department or unit within a financial institution to which the provisions of this act do not apply; and

(4) An appraiser who enters into an agreement with another appraiser for the performance of an appraisal that upon completion results in a report signed by both the appraiser who completed the appraisal and the appraiser who requested the completion of the appraisal.

History:

[54-4125, added 2016, ch. 131, sec. 1, p. 391.]
Idaho Code § 54-1836 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 18 / Section 54-1836
54-1836 JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

54-1836. Judicial review. All final decisions by the board of medicine shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to the procedures of the administrative procedure act, chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code.

History:

[(54-1836) 54-1839, added 1982, ch. 323, sec. 3, p. 804; am. and redesig. 2019, ch. 26, sec. 28, p. 72.]
Idaho Code § 54-3308 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 33 / Section 54-3308
54-3308 REVOCATION OF LICENSE STAYS ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

54-3308. Revocation of license stays eligibility. A denturist whose license has been revoked either by the board or a similar body of another state shall not be eligible to apply for a license until one (1) year after the date of revocation.

History:

[54-3308, added 2026, ch. 298, sec. 9, p. 1229.]
Idaho Code § 54-4713 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 47 / Section 54-4713
54-4713 PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

54-4713. Penalties. (1) A person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(2) In the event a permanent injunction is entered against such person or plea or verdict of guilty is entered in any criminal matter, a civil penalty in the amount of all costs and fees incurred in prosecuting the matter may be imposed.

(3) The representation to another person that a person holds a license, certification or permit pursuant to this chapter, when such representation is untrue, constitutes the using of a method, act or practice which is declared to be unlawful under the provisions of chapter 6, title 48, Idaho Code.

History:

[54-4713, added 1999, ch. 379, sec. 1, p. 1044; am. 2011, ch. 75, sec. 9, p. 160; am. 2026, ch. 221, sec. 99, p. 978.]
Idaho Code § 54-2095 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 20 / Section 54-2095
54-2095 CONFLICTS WITH OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

54-2095. Conflicts with other law. If the provisions of this act are found to be in conflict with any other provision of Idaho law, the provisions of this act shall control.

History:

[(54-2095) 54-2073, added 1996, ch. 250, sec. 1, p. 791; am. and redesignated 2000, ch. 285, sec. 17, p. 959.]
Idaho Code § 54-101 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 1 / Section 54-101
54-101 SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

54-101. SHORT TITLE. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Idaho Allied Health Advisory Board Act."

History:

[54-101, added 2024, ch. 61, sec. 1, p. 289.]
Idaho Code § 54-405 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 4 / Section 54-405
54-405 SANCTIONING PERMIT FOR AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS — TELECASTS.
Status: in_force

54-405. Sanctioning permit for amateur and professional contests and exhibitions — Telecasts. The commission shall have power to issue and for cause to immediately revoke any sanctioning permit to conduct amateur and professional contests and exhibitions, including a simultaneous telecast of any live, current or spontaneous contests and exhibitions on a closed-circuit telecast within this state, whether originating in this state or elsewhere, and for which a charge is made, as herein provided under such terms and conditions and at such times and places as the commission may determine. Such permit shall entitle the holder thereof to conduct contests and exhibitions under such terms and conditions and at such times and places as the commission may determine. In case the commission shall refuse to grant a permit to any applicant, or shall cancel any permit, such applicant, or the holder of such canceled permit shall be entitled, upon application, to a hearing to be held not less than sixty (60) days after the filing of such order at such place as the commission may designate; provided however, that it has been found by a valid finding and such finding is fully set forth in the order, that the applicant or permittee has been guilty of any felony or of disobeying any provision of this chapter, such hearing shall be denied.

History:

[54-405, added 1992, ch. 229, sec. 2, p. 680; am. 2004, ch. 385, sec. 5, p. 1152; am. 2007, ch. 149, sec. 5, p. 448; am. 2009, ch. 93, sec. 2, p. 272.]
Idaho Code § 54-1603 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 16 / Section 54-1603
54-1603 FACILITY SUPERVISION BY LICENSED ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED — EXCEPTION FOR ADMINISTRATOR DESIGNEE — PRACTICE BY UNLICENSED PERSON PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

54-1603. facility SUPERVISION BY LICENSED ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED — EXCEPTION FOR ADMINISTRATOR DESIGNEE — PRACTICE BY UNLICENSED PERSON PROHIBITED. (1) No nursing home or residential care facility shall be operated in Idaho unless it is under the supervision of:

(a) An administrator who holds licensure that is current and valid;

(b) A person who is an authorized administrator designee; or

(c) A person who holds a provisional permit issued to a residential care facility administrator pursuant to this chapter.

(2) No person shall practice or offer to practice long-term care administration in this state or use any title, sign, card, or device to indicate that the person is a long-term care administrator unless such person:

(a) Is duly licensed;

(b) Has a current provisional permit; or

(c) Is an administrator designee.

(3) In the event of a vacancy in a nursing home administrator position, a nursing home may operate under a responsible person authorized by a signed agreement to act as an administrator designee. The administrator designee shall be qualified by documented experience to assume delegated duties and shall not act for more than eight (8) continuous weeks unless an exception is granted by the board.

(4) Any individual acting as an administrator designee shall enter into a written agreement with an Idaho-licensed administrator. Such agreement shall be submitted to the board.

History:

[54-1603, added 2025, ch. 98, sec. 3, p. 532.]
Idaho Code § 54-2007 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 20 / Section 54-2007
54-2007 COMPENSATION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

54-2007. Compensation, powers and duties of commission. Members shall be compensated as provided by section 59-509(n), Idaho Code. The commission is charged with administering and enforcing all provisions of this chapter, and is expressly vested with the power and authority to make and enforce any and all reasonable rules as it deems necessary for administering and enforcing this chapter.

History:

[54-2007, added 2000, ch. 285, sec. 3, p. 914.]
Idaho Code § 54-1728 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 17 / Section 54-1728
54-1728 PENALTIES AND REINSTATEMENT INTERVALS.
Status: in_force

54-1728. Penalties and reinstatement intervals. (1) The board may take any action against a nonresident licensee or registrant that the board can take against a resident licensee or registrant for violation of the laws of this state or the state in which it resides.

(2) The board may report any violation by a nonresident licensee or registrant, or its agent or employee, of the laws of this state, the state in which it resides or the United States to any appropriate state or federal regulatory or licensing agency including, but not limited to, the regulatory agency of the state in which the nonresident licensee or registrant is a resident.

(3) The suspension, revocation, restriction or other action taken against a licensee or registrant by a state licensing board with authority over a licensee's or registrant's professional certificate or by the drug enforcement administration may result in the board's issuance of an order likewise suspending, revoking, restricting or otherwise affecting the certificate in this state, without further proceeding, but subject to the effect of any modification or reversal by the issuing state or the drug enforcement administration.

(4) Any person or business entity whose certificate to practice pharmacy in this state has been suspended, revoked, or restricted pursuant to this chapter, whether voluntarily or by action of the board, shall have the right, at reasonable intervals, to petition the board for reinstatement of such certificate. Such petition shall be made in writing and in the form prescribed by the board. Upon investigation and hearing, the board may in its discretion grant or deny such petition, or it may modify its original finding to reflect any circumstances that have changed sufficiently to warrant such modifications.

(5) Nothing herein shall be construed as barring criminal prosecutions for violations of the act where such violations are deemed as criminal offenses in other statutes of this state or of the United States.

History:

[54-1728, added 1979, ch. 131, sec. 3, p. 419; am. 1985, ch. 152, sec. 4, p. 409; am. 1995, ch. 42, sec. 1, p. 63; am. 2013, ch. 28, sec. 10, p. 62; am. 2018, ch. 37, sec. 10, p. 89; am. 2018, ch. 348, sec. 8, p. 804; am. 2019, ch. 25, sec. 5, p. 43; am. 2021, ch. 54, sec. 17, p. 173; am. 2025, ch. 93, sec. 21, p. 425; am. 2026, ch. 221, sec. 9, p. 937.]
Idaho Code § 54-4502 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 45 / Section 54-4502
54-4502 LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Status: in_force

54-4502. Legislative intent. In order to protect the public welfare and to promote the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of persons providing construction management services, the provisions of this chapter provide for the licensure of individuals and regulation of persons providing construction management services for public works projects.

History:

[54-4502, added 1998, ch. 410, sec. 1, p. 1267.]
Idaho Code § 54-1403 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 14 / Section 54-1403
54-1403 BOARD OF NURSING.
Status: in_force

54-1403. Board of nursing.

(1)(a) Appointment, Removal and Term of Office. There is hereby created within the division of occupational and professional licenses the board of nursing for the state of Idaho composed of twelve (12) members appointed by the governor. Membership of the board shall consist of the following:

(i) Five (5) persons licensed to practice registered nursing in Idaho;

(ii) Two (2) persons licensed to practice practical nursing in Idaho;

(iii) Two (2) persons licensed as advanced practice registered nurses in Idaho;

(iv) Two (2) persons licensed to practice midwifery pursuant to chapter 55, title 54, Idaho Code; and

(v) One (1) person who is a lay person to health care occupations.

(b) In making appointments to the board, consideration shall be given to the board's responsibility in areas of education and practice. Members of the board shall hold office until expiration of the term to which the member was appointed and until his successor has been duly appointed and qualified. Upon expiration of any term or creation of any vacancy, the board shall notify the governor, who then shall make such appointment or fill such vacancy within sixty (60) days. Appointments shall be for terms of four (4) years except appointments to fill vacancies, which shall be for the unexpired term. No member shall be appointed for more than three (3) consecutive terms. All board members shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.

(2) Qualifications of Members. No person is qualified for appointment pursuant to this section unless that person is a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state of Idaho. Members required to be licensed pursuant to this section shall not be qualified for appointment to the board unless actively engaged in some field of nursing or midwifery in Idaho at the time of appointment. No person is qualified for appointment as a lay member of the board if the person or his spouse is licensed in any health occupation; is an employee, officer or agent of, or has any financial interest in, any health care facility, institution, or association or any insurance company authorized to underwrite health care insurance; or is engaged in the governance and administration of any health care facility, institution or association.

(3) Conduct of Business. The board shall meet at such times as required to conduct the business of the board and shall annually elect from its members a chairman, vice chairman and such other officers as may be desirable. A majority of appointed members shall constitute a quorum, and the vote of a majority of members present at a meeting wherein a quorum is present shall determine the action of the board. Each member of the board shall be compensated as provided by section 59-509(i), Idaho Code.

History:

[54-1403, added 1977, ch. 132, sec. 2, p. 281; am. 1980, ch. 247, sec. 60, p. 624; am. 1998, ch. 118, sec. 2, p. 439; am. 1999, ch. 310, sec. 1, p. 771; am. 2010, ch. 57, sec. 1, p. 107; am. 2012, ch. 142, sec. 3, p. 374; am. 2016, ch. 340, sec. 17, p. 940; am. 2017, ch. 49, sec. 1, p. 79; am. 2018, ch. 156, sec. 1, p. 313; am. 2021, ch. 222, sec. 12, p. 628; am. 2024, ch. 59, sec. 1, p. 278.]
Idaho Code § 54-3414 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 34 / Section 54-3414
54-3414 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES.
Status: in_force

54-3414. Powers and duties of the division of occupational and professional licenses. The division of occupational and professional licenses shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To accept applications for and issue licenses to professional and clinical professional counselors, associate marriage and family therapists, and marriage and family therapists pursuant to requirements of this chapter.

(2) To maintain in a registry appropriate for that purpose a public record of all applications for licenses, the action of the department thereon, of all licenses issued and of all licenses revoked or forfeited with the reasons for such revocation or forfeiture and of all renewals.

(3) To forward complaints against a licensed professional counselor, a licensed clinical professional counselor, a licensed associate marriage and family therapist or a licensed marriage and family therapist to the state licensing board for review and investigation.

(4) To assist in the investigation and prosecution of complaints filed against a licensed professional counselor, a licensed clinical professional counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist or a licensed associate marriage and family therapist under section 54-3408, Idaho Code.

(5) At the discretion of the division administrator and upon apparent failure or refusal of the state licensing board to investigate or prosecute a complaint against a licensed professional counselor, a licensed clinical professional counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist or a licensed associate marriage and family therapist, to investigate the complaint and forward the report of investigation to the state licensing board and upon apparent failure or refusal of the state licensing board to take further action, to file an action in the district court under section 54-3408, Idaho Code, against a licensed professional counselor, a licensed clinical professional counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist or a licensed associate marriage and family therapist violating the terms of this chapter.

History:

[54-3414, added 1982, ch. 183, sec. 1, p. 484; am. 2001, ch. 71, sec. 13, p. 151; am. 2008, ch. 87, sec. 5, p. 241; am. 2012, ch. 68, sec. 14, p. 199; am. 2022, ch. 94, sec. 52, p. 316.]
Idaho Code § 54-417 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 4 / Section 54-417
54-417 PARTICIPATION IN PURSE — CONDUCTING SHAM CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS — FORFEITURE OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

54-417. Participation in purse — Conducting sham contests or exhibitions — Forfeiture of license. Any person promoting exhibitions or contests who shall directly or indirectly participate in the purse or fee of any manager of any combatant and any licensee who shall conduct or participate in any sham or fake contest or exhibition shall thereby forfeit any licenses issued pursuant to this chapter and the commission shall declare the license canceled and void and the licensee shall not thereafter be entitled to receive another such license, or any license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

History:

[(54-417) 54-415, added 1992, ch. 229, sec. 2, p. 685; am. and redesig. 2004, ch. 385, sec. 17, p. 1159; am. 2007, ch. 149, sec. 13, p. 454; am. 2009, ch. 93, sec. 11, p. 278.]
Idaho Code § 54-603 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 6 / Section 54-603
54-603 POWERS AND DUTIES OF STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE.
Status: in_force

54-603. POWERS AND DUTIES OF STATE BOARD OF medicine. The state board of medicine, herein referred to as the board, shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To ascertain the qualifications and fitness of applicants to practice podiatry and to pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licenses by endorsement; and

(2) To conduct hearings and proceedings for discipline of licensees as set forth in this chapter.

History:

[54-603, added 2026, ch. 217, sec. 2, p. 904.]
Idaho Code § 54-2225 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 22 / Section 54-2225
54-2225 PRACTICE OF DRY NEEDLING.
Status: in_force

54-2225. PRACTICE OF DRY NEEDLING. (1) A physical therapist may perform dry needling, as defined in section 54-2203, Idaho Code, if the physical therapist has successfully completed minimum education and training requirements from a course in dry needling as determined and approved by the board.

(2) The board shall have the power to promulgate rules that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

History:

[54-2225, added 2018, ch. 204, sec. 1, p. 455; am. 2020, ch. 47, sec. 1, p. 113.]
Idaho Code § 54-5819 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 58 / Section 54-5819
54-5819 DISINFECTION.
Status: in_force

54-5819. disinfection. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, all instruments used by persons practicing pursuant to this chapter shall, after cleaning and prior to use on each patron, be disinfected with disinfectants registered by the United States environmental protection agency as effective against staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus), human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B. All disinfectants shall be mixed, changed and used according to the manufacturers' instructions for disinfection between each patron.

(2) Nail instruments that are intended for single use or that are porous shall be disposed of after each use on a patron.

(3) Every precaution shall be taken by persons practicing pursuant to this chapter to prevent the transfer of disease-causing pathogens between people.

History:

[54-5819, added 2018, ch. 228, sec. 3, p. 533.]
Idaho Code § 54-2917 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 29 / Section 54-2917
54-2917 DUAL LICENSURE.
Status: in_force

54-2917. Dual licensure. A person may be licensed as both an audiologist and a speech-language pathologist or sign language interpreter, if such person duly meets the requirements of licensure for each such license. A person obtaining licensure as an audiologist and a speech-language pathologist or sign language interpreter shall be charged fees as though the person had obtained only one (1) license.

History:

[54-2917, added 2005, ch. 277, sec. 2, p. 862; am. 2017, ch. 67, sec. 7, p. 163.]
Idaho Code § 54-2614 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 26 / Section 54-2614
54-2614 APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION FEES.
Status: in_force

54-2614. Application and registration fees. (1) All applicants shall pay to the board at the time of application for examination a fee in accordance with the following:

(a) Application for Plumbing Contractor

(b) Application for Plumbing Journeyman

(c) Application for Specialty Contractor

(d) Application for Specialty Journeyman

(2) Apprentices and specialty apprentices shall not be required to be examined for competency, but shall register as an apprentice or a specialty apprentice with the division of occupational and professional licenses and maintain such registration during the entire period in which they are accruing their experience. The registration fee for apprentices shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per renewal. The registration fee for specialty apprentices shall be thirty dollars ($30.00) per renewal. The board may contract with a professional testing service to administer any licensing examination, and any contracted professional testing service shall be responsible to establish and collect the examination fee. Any person who fails to pass the examination may apply for reexamination at the next scheduled examination upon payment of the examination fee. Should any person fail to pass the examination the second time, the board may refuse to allow a subsequent examination until the expiration of one (1) year.

History:

[(54-2614) 1957, ch. 214, sec. 19, p. 454; am. 1983, ch. 246, sec. 1, p. 666; redesignated as sec. 54-2614, 1984, ch. 123, sec. 15, p. 289; am. 1995, ch. 253, sec. 3, p. 830; am. 2009, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 363; am. 2023, ch. 15, sec. 50, p. 105.]
Idaho Code § 54-1120 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 11 / Section 54-1120
54-1120 RECEIVING BODY FOR TRANSPORTATION OUTSIDE STATE WITHOUT PERMIT PROHIBITED — CREMATION AND REMOVAL OF HUMAN REMAINS.
Status: in_force

54-1120. Receiving body for transportation outside state without permit prohibited — Cremation and removal of human remains. It shall be unlawful for any public transportation agent of any public transportation facility to receive a dead human body for shipment or transportation by any means of transportation or conveyance to or from any point in this state, or to a point outside this state, unless said embalmed human body is accompanied by a permit for final disposition signed by the individual authorized by law to certify the cause of death. Human remains shall not be delivered to a crematory or removed from the casket or other container without the written consent of the person giving the consent to the cremation of the body.

History:

[54-1120, added 1970, ch. 70, sec. 19, p. 167; am. 1972, ch. 112, sec. 1, p. 227; am. 2003, ch. 257, sec. 15, p. 676.]
Idaho Code § 54-2078 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 20 / Section 54-2078
54-2078 DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST LICENSEES NOT RESTRICTED FOR VIOLATIONS OF LAW OR RULES.
Status: in_force

54-2078. Disciplinary action against licensees not restricted for violations of law or rules. Nothing contained in sections 54-2069 through 54-2078, Idaho Code, limits the authority of the commission to take disciplinary action against a licensee for a violation of any of the provisions of the chapter, or of the rules of the commission, nor shall the repayment in full of all obligations to the recovery fund by any licensee nullify or modify the effect of any other disciplinary proceeding brought pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or the rules promulgated thereunder.

History:

[54-2078, added 2000, ch. 285, sec. 3, p. 951.]
Idaho Code § 54-2076 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 20 / Section 54-2076
54-2076 COMMISSION'S RIGHT TO SUBROGATION.
Status: in_force

54-2076. Commission's right to subrogation. When the commission has paid from the recovery fund any sum to the judgment creditor, the commission has subrogated all other rights of the judgment creditor and the judgment creditor shall assign all his right, title and interest in the judgment to the commission and any amount and interest so recovered by the commission on the judgment shall be deposited to the recovery fund.

History:

[54-2076, added 2000, ch. 285, sec. 3, p. 951.]
Idaho Code § 54-1001B — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 10 / Section 54-1001B
54-1001B STATE INSPECTION PROVISIONS INAPPLICABLE WHEN INSTALLATION COVERED BY MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE.
Status: in_force

54-1001B. state Inspection provisions inapplicable when installation covered by municipal ordinance. (1) The provisions of this chapter relating to state inspection, except as provided in section 54-1001C, Idaho Code, shall not apply:

(a) Within cities or counties that, by ordinance or building code, prescribe the manner in which wires or equipment to convey current and apparatus to be operated by such current shall be installed, provided that the provisions of the Idaho electrical code are used as the standard in the preparation of such ordinances or building codes and provided that actual inspections are made; or

(b) Within cities or counties that receive inspections from another city or county that conducts inspections pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection, provided that the provisions of the Idaho electrical code shall be used as the standard for such inspections.

(2) A city or county that conducts electrical code enforcement inspections shall do so only in compliance with the provisions of this section.

(3) A city or county that has not previously instituted and implemented an electrical code enforcement program prior to the effective date of this act may elect to implement such a program by passing an ordinance evidencing the intent to do so. A city or county may contract with a public or private entity to administer its electrical code enforcement program pursuant to the provisions of this section.

(4) A city or county that chooses to conduct its own electrical code enforcement inspections or to receive such inspections from another city or county shall provide the division of occupational and professional licenses notice of such decision in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to implementation.

(5) A city or county that terminates a permitting and inspection program established pursuant to this section shall notify the division of occupational and professional licenses in writing of its intent to terminate such program. Upon termination of a city or county permitting and inspection program, the division of occupational and professional licenses shall provide electrical code enforcement services in the jurisdiction for a minimum of one (1) year.

History:

[54-1001B, added 1961, ch. 311, sec. 3, p. 583; am. 2023, ch. 244, sec. 3, p. 745; am. 2024, ch. 54, sec. 1, p. 268.]
Idaho Code § 54-1611 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 16 / Section 54-1611
54-1611 ENDORSEMENT OF LICENSES.
Status: in_force

54-1611. ENDORSEMENT OF LICENSES. The board, in its discretion and subject to the provisions and rules of this chapter, may endorse a long-term care administrator license or registration issued by the proper authorities of any other state upon payment of a fee and submission of evidence meeting the qualifications established by the board.

History:

[54-1611, added 2025, ch. 98, sec. 3, p. 536.]
Idaho Code § 54-2619 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 26 / Section 54-2619
54-2619 MUNICIPAL FEES FOR PERMITS, INSPECTIONS — EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

54-2619. Municipal fees for permits, inspections — Exceptions. No provision of this act shall deprive counties or incorporated cities, including those specially chartered, from collections of fees from permits and inspections. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 50-304, 50-306, and 50-606, Idaho Code, no counties or cities, including those specially chartered, shall require occupational license fees from plumbing contractors and journeymen who possess a valid certificate of competency issued by the administrator of the division of occupational and professional licenses, except those counties or cities that have qualified plumbing inspectors.

History:

[(54-2619) 1957, ch. 214, sec. 24, p. 454; am. 1963, ch. 138, sec. 4, p. 392; am. 1983, ch. 246, sec. 3, p. 667; am. and redesignated as sec. 54-2619, 1984, ch. 123, sec. 20, p. 290; am. 1996, ch. 421, sec. 59, p. 1441; am. 2023, ch. 15, sec. 55, p. 107; am. 2024, ch. 54, sec. 4, p. 271.]
Idaho Code § 54-3305 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 33 / Section 54-3305
54-3305 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE.
Status: in_force

54-3305. Application for license. Upon application and payment of the appropriate fee, the board shall issue a license to practice denturitry to any applicant who has:

(1) Satisfactorily completed the examination approved by the board;

(2) Completed formal training of no less than two (2) years' duration at an educational institution accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the Idaho state board of education, the curriculum of which includes courses in oral pathology, physiology, head and oral anatomy, clinical microbiology, clinical jurisprudence, asepsis, and first aid for minor office emergencies; and

(3) Completed an internship of at least two (2) years under the supervision of a licensed denturist or have equivalent experience as established by board rule prior to the filing of the application.

History:

[54-3305, added 2026, ch. 298, sec. 9, p. 1228.]
Idaho Code § 54-2215 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 22 / Section 54-2215
54-2215 RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

54-2215. Renewal and reinstatement of license. A licensee must renew his license biennially as provided in section 67-2614, Idaho Code, and may reinstate his license within five (5) years after expiration as provided in section 67-2614, Idaho Code.

History:

[(54-2215) 54-2214, added 2001, ch. 197, sec. 2, p. 671; am. 2005, ch. 184, sec. 2, p. 568; am. and redesig. 2006, ch. 116, sec. 12, p. 321; am. 2016, ch. 117, sec. 2, p. 329; am. 2024, ch. 86, sec. 19, p. 404.]
Idaho Code § 54-2411 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 24 / Section 54-2411
54-2411 BIENNIAL RENEWAL OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

54-2411. biennial renewal of license. Every person licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall biennially pay the prescribed renewal fee and certify compliance with continuing education requirements and provide such other information as the board may request. Any license canceled for failure to meet the renewal requirements may be reinstated according to section 67-2614, Idaho Code.

History:

[54-2411, added 2004, ch. 335, sec. 1, p. 1001; am. 2005, ch. 87, sec. 1, p. 305; am. 2014, ch. 106, sec. 1, p. 313; am. 2024, ch. 86, sec. 22, p. 405.]
Idaho Code § 54-1502 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 15 / Section 54-1502
54-1502 LICENSE A PREREQUISITE TO PRACTICE.
Status: in_force

54-1502. License a prerequisite to practice. (1) It is unlawful for any person to practice optometry unless he shall obtain a license to do so as provided in this chapter.

(2) Any person who shall practice or attempt to practice optometry, as defined in this chapter, without having at the time of so doing a valid license to practice optometry issued by the state board of optometry shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person licensed under another chapter of Idaho Code to perform these functions shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. An optician lawfully practicing opticianry within the state of Idaho is not in violation of the provisions of this chapter.

(3) It is a misdemeanor for an optometrist to knowingly aid or abet any person or entity to practice optometry if such person or entity is not authorized by Idaho Code to practice according to the provisions of this chapter.

History:

[54-1502, added 1972, ch. 91, sec. 2, p. 179; am. 1974, ch. 13, sec. 120, p. 138; am. 1997, ch. 300, sec. 2, p. 892; am. 2009, ch. 118, sec. 2, p. 377.]
Idaho Code § 54-2211 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 22 / Section 54-2211
54-2211 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT.
Status: in_force

54-2211. Qualifications for licensure by endorsement. A person who can show to the satisfaction of the board that he or she has met the qualifications set forth in section 54-2210(1) and (2), Idaho Code, and who, at the time of application, is a licensed or registered physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in good standing under the laws of another state or territory, and who can show to the satisfaction of the board that the person has passed a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant examination which is substantially similar to an examination authorized by the board, as determined by the board, shall be entitled to licensure without examination upon payment to the board of the licensure fee.

History:

[(54-2211) 54-2210, added 2001, ch. 197, sec. 2, p. 669; am. and redesig. 2006, ch. 116, sec. 8, p. 320.]
Idaho Code § 54-4313 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 43 / Section 54-4313
54-4313 MISREPRESENTATION — CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.
Status: in_force

54-4313. MISREPRESENTATION — CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT. Any person who falsely holds himself out as a respiratory care practitioner shall be guilty of using a method, act, or practice that is declared to be unlawful as provided in chapter 6, title 48, Idaho Code.

History:

[54-4313, added 2021, ch. 21, sec. 2, p. 60; am. 2026, ch. 221, sec. 98, p. 978.]
Idaho Code § 54-1515 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 15 / Section 54-1515
54-1515 LIMITATIONS ON APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

54-1515. Limitations on application of chapter. A license to practice optometry, as provided in this chapter, is not required for the following practices:

1. Practice by persons authorized under the laws of this state to practice medicine and surgery.

2. The sale of eyeglasses or spectacles in or from a store, shop, or other permanently established place of business on prescription from persons authorized under the laws of this state to practice either optometry or medicine and surgery, by persons, firms and corporations who neither practice nor attempt to practice optometry.

3. The sale of ready-to-wear glasses equipped with convex spherical lenses, or sunglasses equipped with plano lenses, or industrial glasses or goggles with plano lenses used for industrial or agricultural eye protection, when the same are sold as merchandise and where the selection of the glasses is at the discretion of the purchaser, by persons, firms and corporations who neither practice nor attempt to practice optometry nor use in the testing of the eye therefor lenses other than the lenses actually sold, and who neither give nor offer spectacles or eyeglasses as premiums.

History:

[54-1515, added 1972, ch. 91, sec. 2, p. 179.]
Idaho Code § 54-2222 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 22 / Section 54-2222
54-2222 JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

54-2222. Judicial review. Any person who shall be aggrieved by any action of the board in denying, refusing to renew, suspending or revoking a certificate of licensure, issuing a censure, imposing any restriction upon a license, or imposing any fine, may seek judicial review thereof in accordance with the provisions of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code.

History:

[(54-2222) 54-2221, added 2001, ch. 197, sec. 2, p. 675; am. and redesig. 2006, ch. 116, sec. 19, p. 326.]
Idaho Code § 54-5706 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 57 / Section 54-5706
54-5706 EVALUATION AND TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

54-5706. evaluation and treatment. When delivering health care services via virtual care, including a prescription drug order or prescription medical device order, a provider shall obtain and document a patient's relevant clinical history and current symptoms to establish the diagnosis and identify underlying conditions and contraindications to the treatment recommended. A provider delivering health care services via virtual care has a duty to practice in a manner consistent with the provider's scope of practice and shall be held to the applicable Idaho community standard of care that applies in an in-person setting. Treatment based solely on a static online questionnaire does not constitute an acceptable standard of care.

History:

[(54-5706) 54-5606, added 2015, ch. 121, sec. 1, p. 309; am. and redesig. 2016, ch. 47, sec. 31, p. 123; am. 2023, ch. 102, sec. 11, p. 305.]
Idaho Code § 54-703 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 7 / Section 54-703
54-703 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

54-703. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning:

(1) "Acceptable school of chiropractic" means any school of chiropractic that meets the standards or requirements of a national chiropractic school accrediting organization acceptable to the board or that has status as a candidate for accreditation before such organization.

(2) "Board" means the state board of chiropractic physicians.

(3) "License to practice chiropractic" means a license issued by the board to a person who has graduated from an acceptable school of chiropractic and who has fulfilled the licensure requirements of this chapter.

(4) "Person" means a natural person.

(5) "Physician" means any person who holds a license to practice chiropractic; provided further, that others authorized by law to use the term "physician" shall not be considered physicians for the purpose of this chapter.

(6) The "practice of chiropractic" means:

(a) To investigate, examine, and diagnose for any human disease, ailment, injury, infirmity, deformity, or other condition; and

(b) To apply principles or techniques of chiropractic practice as set forth in section 54-704, Idaho Code, in the prevention or treatment of any of the conditions listed in paragraph (a) of this subsection; or

(c) To offer, undertake, attempt to do or hold oneself out as able to do any of the acts prescribed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.

History:

[54-703, added 1980, ch. 334, sec. 2, p. 862; am. 2017, ch. 190, sec. 1, p. 431.]
Idaho Code § 54-1762 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 17 / Section 54-1762
54-1762 LEGEND DRUG DONATION.
Status: in_force

54-1762. legend drug donation. (1) Legend drugs may be transferred from a qualified donor to a donation repository for donation to medically indigent patients.

(2) Qualified donors may distribute legend drugs in accordance with the following requirements:

(a) Drugs donated by an individual member of the public must be in the manufacturer's original sealed packaging, including those packaged in single unit doses when the outside packaging is open and the single unit dose packaging is intact; and

(b) Drugs donated by an entity that is a qualified donor must meet either of the following conditions:

(i) The drugs are in the manufacturer's original sealed packaging, including those packaged in single unit doses when the outside packaging is open and the single unit dose packaging is intact; or

(ii) The drugs are opened or unsealed but have remained under the control and storage of the qualified donor.

(3) Donation repositories may accept drugs in accordance with the following specifications:

(a) Only drugs that bear a clear and verifiable lot number and expiration date may be accepted and dispensed. Drugs bearing an expiration date fewer than three (3) months from the date the drug is donated shall not be accepted and shall not be dispensed;

(b) Drugs and other substances provided in schedules II through V of article II, chapter 27, title 37, Idaho Code, shall not be accepted and shall not be dispensed; and

(c) A drug shall not be accepted or dispensed if the person accepting or dispensing the drug has reason to believe that the drug has been adulterated.

(4) Any donation repository dispensing legend drugs shall:

(a) Comply with all applicable federal and state laws related to the storage and distribution of drugs;

(b) Inspect all drugs prior to dispensing to determine that such drugs have not been adulterated;

(c) Dispense drugs pursuant only to a valid prescription; and

(d) Separate donated drugs from the donation repository's normal drug stock. Donated drugs may not be resold.

(5) Nothing in this section shall require any person or entity to donate legend drugs, dispense donated legend drugs, transfer legend drugs for donation, or accept donated legend drugs.

(6) Nothing in this section shall prohibit or restrict the return of unused prescription drugs to the Idaho medicaid program pursuant to rules promulgated by the Idaho department of health and welfare.

History:

[54-1762, added 2019, ch. 82, sec. 4, p. 197.]
Idaho Code § 54-412 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 4 / Section 54-412
54-412 FUNDS.
Status: in_force

54-412. Funds. All fees received under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the division of occupational and professional licenses and deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund and all costs and expenses incurred under the provisions of this chapter shall be a charge against and paid from such fund.

History:

[54-412, added 2004, ch. 385, sec. 12, p. 1157; am. 2007, ch. 149, sec. 9, p. 453; am. 2022, ch. 94, sec. 12, p. 292.]
Idaho Code § 54-220 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 2 / Section 54-220
54-220 USE OF TITLE — VALID LICENSE TO PRACTICE.
Status: in_force

54-220. Use of title — Valid license to practice. (1) No person shall assume or use the title or designation "certified public accountant" or "licensed public accountant" or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, sign, card or device tending to indicate that such person is a certified public accountant or licensed public accountant unless such person holds a license or is granted privileges as a certified public accountant or licensed public accountant pursuant to chapter 2, title 54, Idaho Code.

(2) No person or firm not licensed, granted privileges or registered pursuant to this chapter shall assume or use the title or designation "certified accountant," "chartered accountant," "public accountant," "enrolled accountant," "licensed accountant," "registered accountant," "accredited accountant," or other titles or designation likely to be confused with the titles "certified public accountant" or "licensed public accountant" or use any of the abbreviations "CA," "LA," "LPA," "CPA," "RA," "AA," or similar abbreviation likely to be confused with the abbreviations "CPA" or "LPA." The title "enrolled agent" or "EA" may only be used by individuals so designated by the internal revenue service. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the board may adopt rules authorizing and limiting the use of specific titles and designations granted by recognized professional societies or associations.

(3) No person, proprietorship, partnership or corporation not licensed or registered pursuant to this chapter shall assume or use any title or designation that includes the words "accountant," "auditor" or "accounting" in connection with any other language, including the language of a report, that implies that such person, proprietorship, partnership or corporation is so licensed or registered or has special competence as an accountant or auditor; provided however, that this subsection does not prohibit any officer, partner, member or employee of any organization from affixing his signature to any statement in reference to the financial affairs of such organization with any wording designating the position, title or office that he holds therein nor prohibit any act of a public official or employee in the performance of his duties as such.

(4) No business entity shall provide attest services or compilation reports or assume or use the title "certified public accountants" or "licensed public accountants" or the abbreviation "CPAs," "LPAs" or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, sign, card or device tending to indicate that such business entity is a firm unless: (a) the business entity is a firm registered pursuant to this chapter, and (b) ownership of the firm is in accord with this chapter and rules promulgated by the board.

History:

[54-220, added 1993, ch. 239, sec. 24, p. 841; am. 2002, ch. 92, sec. 17, p. 252; am. 2003, ch. 14, sec. 6, p. 41.]
Idaho Code § 54-210 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 2 / Section 54-210
54-210 RECIPROCITY — TRANSFER OF EXAMINATION GRADES — FOREIGN RECIPROCITY — QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

54-210. Reciprocity — Transfer of examination grades — Foreign reciprocity — Qualifications. (1) A person whose certificate and license have been granted by another state, whose principal place of business is located in this state, shall obtain a license by reciprocity from the board before providing professional services in this state.

(2)(a) An applicant for certificate and license by reciprocity to practice as a certified public accountant in Idaho must:

(i) Be eighteen (18) years of age or older;

(ii) Be of good character;

(iii) Have obtained the education and passed the uniform CPA examination with standards no less than those required in Idaho; and

(iv) Have completed the necessary experience, continuing professional education, and board approved ethics examination required for issuance of a license in Idaho and hold a current license in good standing in another licensing jurisdiction.

(b) The requirements of subsection (2)(a) of this section relating to education, Idaho standards relating to passage of the uniform CPA examination, experience, continuing professional education and ethics examination shall be waived if the applicant has been licensed for no less than four (4) years as a certified public accountant within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the reciprocity application.

(3)(a) A person holding an inactive or retired certificate and license granted by another state, whose principal place of business is located in this state, may apply for an equivalent license by reciprocity from the board, provided the applicant must:

(i) Meet the requirements for an inactive license as set forth in section 54-211(1)(c), Idaho Code, or the requirements for a retired license as set forth in section 54-211(1)(d), Idaho Code;

(ii) Be of good character;

(iii) Have obtained the education and passed the uniform CPA examination with standards no less than those required in Idaho; and

(iv) Have completed the necessary experience and board approved ethics examination required for issuance of a license in Idaho.

(b) The requirements of subsection (3)(a) of this section relating to education, Idaho standards relating to passage of the uniform CPA examination, experience and ethics examination shall be waived if the applicant has been licensed for no less than four (4) years as a certified public accountant within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the reciprocity application.

(4) An applicant for certificate and license to practice as a certified public accountant in Idaho by transfer of examination grades from another licensing jurisdiction must:

(a) Be eighteen (18) years of age or older;

(b) Be of good character;

(c) Have obtained the necessary education and have passed the uniform CPA examination with standards no less than those prescribed by the board's rules for examination candidates in Idaho; and

(d) Possess experience qualifications as required under section 54-209, Idaho Code, and complete a board approved ethics examination required for issuance of a license in Idaho.

(5) The board shall issue a certificate and license to a holder of a substantially equivalent designation issued by a foreign country, provided that:

(a) The foreign authority which granted the designation makes similar provision to allow a person who holds a valid certificate and license issued by this state to obtain such foreign authority's comparable designation; and

(b) The designation:

(i) Was duly issued by an authority of a foreign country which regulates the practice of public accountancy and has not expired or been revoked or suspended;

(ii) Entitles the holder to issue reports upon financial statements; and

(iii) Was issued upon the basis of substantially equivalent educational, examination and experience requirements established by the foreign authority or by law; and

(c) The applicant:

(i) Received the designation, based on educational and examination standards substantially equivalent to those in effect in this state, at the time the foreign designation was granted;

(ii) Completed an experience requirement, substantially equivalent to the requirements set out in this chapter, in the jurisdiction which granted the foreign designation or has completed four (4) years of professional experience in this state; or meets equivalent requirements prescribed by the board by rule, within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the application;

(iii) Passed a uniform qualifying examination in national standards acceptable to the board; and

(iv) Is of good character.

History:

[54-210, added 1993, ch. 239, sec. 11, p. 834; am. 1994, ch. 49, sec. 5, p. 85; am. 2002, ch. 92, sec. 9, p. 243; am. 2003, ch. 14, sec. 2, p. 34; am. 2008, ch. 128, sec. 5, p. 355; am. 2022, ch. 246, sec. 5, p. 790.]
Idaho Code § 54-5007 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 50 / Section 54-5007
54-5007 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY.
Status: in_force

54-5007. Requirements for certificates of competency. The Idaho heating, ventilation and air conditioning board shall provide standards and procedures and prescribe reasonable rules for examination, qualification and certification of heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractors, journeymen, apprentices, specialty contractors, specialty journeymen and specialty apprentices. HVAC contractors and specialty contractors shall provide a bond in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) or evidence of such coverage by a corporate industry group bond acceptable to the board.

History:

[54-5007, added 2003, ch. 276, sec. 1, p. 737; am. 2004, ch. 308, sec. 4, p. 861.]
Idaho Code § 54-2113 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 21 / Section 54-2113
54-2113 CORPORATE PRACTICE.
Status: in_force

54-2113. Corporate practice. (1) A veterinary medical practice may be conducted only as a sole proprietorship, as a partnership or as a professional entity as defined in part 9, chapter 21, title 30, Idaho Code. No business corporation, other than a professional entity, shall be organized for the practice of veterinary medicine or shall provide veterinary medical services.

(2) A not-for-profit corporation may own property in connection with a veterinary medical facility or animal shelter, provided that an actively licensed veterinarian makes all the decisions pertaining to diagnosis, care and treatment of the patients.

History:

[54-2113, added 2000, ch. 122, sec. 8, p. 284; am. 2015, ch. 251, sec. 8, p. 1050.]
Idaho Code § 54-1767 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 17 / Section 54-1767
54-1767 HAZARDOUS DRUG PREPARATION.
Status: in_force

54-1767. HAZARDOUS DRUG PREPARATION. This section shall apply to all persons engaged in the practice of compounding or sterile prepackaging with hazardous drugs. Such persons shall:

(1) Ensure the storage and compounding areas have sufficient general exhaust ventilation to dilute and remove airborne contaminants;

(2) Utilize a ventilated cabinet designed to reduce worker exposures while preparing hazardous drugs. Sterile hazardous drugs shall be prepared in a dedicated class II biological safety cabinet or a barrier isolator of appropriate design to meet the personnel exposure limits described in product material safety data sheets. When asepsis is not required, a class I biological safety cabinet, powder containment hood or an isolator intended for containment applications may be sufficient. A ventilated cabinet that re-circulates air inside the cabinet or exhausts air back into the room environment is prohibited unless:

(a) The hazardous drugs in use will not volatilize while they are being handled; or

(b) Written documentation from the manufacturer is provided attesting to the safety of such ventilation.

(3) Clearly identify storage areas, compounding areas, containers, and prepared doses of hazardous drugs;

(4) Label hazardous drugs with proper precautions, and dispense them in a manner to minimize risk of hazardous spills;

(5) Provide and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies necessary for handling hazardous drugs, spills, and disposal;

(6) Unpack, store, prepackage, and compound hazardous drugs separately from other inventory in a restricted area in a manner to prevent contamination and personnel exposure until hazardous drugs exist in their final unity-of-use packaging; and

(7) Ensure that personnel working with hazardous drugs are trained in hygiene, garbing, receipt, storage, handling, transporting, compounding, spill control, clean up, disposal, dispensing, medical surveillance, and environmental quality and control.

History:

[54-1767, added 2025, ch. 93, sec. 45, p. 439.]
Idaho Code § 54-3611 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 36 / Section 54-3611
54-3611 OPT OUT ALTERNATIVE.
Status: in_force

54-3611. Opt out alternative. (1) Each and every year, any grower or producer may, at his election, opt out of application of all provisions of this chapter, including assessment provisions. In order to opt out of application of the provisions of this chapter, a grower or producer shall comply with the following requirements:

(a) On an annual basis, no later than June 30 of each year, submit a letter to the Idaho grape growers and wine producers commission, stating intent to opt out of application of the provisions of the chapter for the upcoming fiscal year; and

(b) The letter shall include the grower's or producer's name and address.

(2) The Idaho grape growers and wine producers commission shall post the address of the commission on its official website. The commission shall also set forth its mailing address by rule.

History:

[54-3611, added 2006, ch. 28, sec. 1, p. 89.]
Idaho Code § 54-5402 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 54 / Section 54-5402
54-5402 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

54-5402. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the Idaho driving businesses licensure board, which will act as the state regulatory body for driving businesses hereinafter provided in this chapter.

(2) "Driver education" means classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel driving time.

(3) "Driving business" means any driver education business established for the education of students in a classroom or motor vehicle, or both, which education shall not qualify a student for a commercial driver's license. A driving business shall not include an education program run by a church, synagogue, or refugee program or an accident prevention course taught, regulated, or licensed by the transportation department.

(4) "Driving instructor" means a person who is licensed by the board to teach the classroom instruction phase and behind-the-wheel training phase of automobile driver training. This term does not apply to any independent certified driving instructor who participates in a state or federal program directed at training or retraining persons in occupational skills or to instructors who operate or work for public driving businesses that are overseen by the state department of education.

(5) "License" means a document issued by the division of occupational and professional licenses on behalf of the board officially documenting the individual's right to practice as a driving instructor or to operate a driving business within the state of Idaho.

History:

[54-5402, added 2009, ch. 251, sec. 2, p. 765; am. 2020, ch. 213, sec. 2, p. 621; am. 2022, ch. 94, sec. 71, p. 329.]
Idaho Code § 54-2818 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 28 / Section 54-2818
54-2818 STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISION CONTRACTS — EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

54-2818. State and political subdivision contracts — Exceptions. As to geology work performed within the state of Idaho, this state and its political subdivisions, such as county, city, or legally constituted boards, districts, commissions or authorities, shall contract for geological services only with persons registered under this chapter, provided further that nothing in this section or chapter shall be construed to prevent registered professional engineers from lawfully practicing soils mechanics, foundation engineering, geological engineering, and other professional engineering, as provided in chapter 12, title 54, Idaho Code, and licensed architects from lawfully practicing architecture as provided in chapter 3, title 54, Idaho Code.

History:

[54-2818, added 1971, ch. 137, sec. 18, p. 576; am. 2009, ch. 75, sec. 4, p. 211.]
Idaho Code § 54-1930 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 19 / Section 54-1930
54-1930 MEANING OF TERMS USED IN ACT.
Status: in_force

54-1930. Meaning of terms used in act. The terms "person" and "claimant" and the masculine pronoun as used in this act shall include individuals, associations, copartnerships, or corporations.

History:

[54-1930, added 1965, ch. 28, sec. 6, p. 43.]
Idaho Code § 54-2802 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 28 / Section 54-2802
54-2802 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

54-2802. Definitions. (1) Within the intent of this chapter, it is recognized that "geology" is a fundamental science dealing with the physical earth, the organisms, materials and structures composing the earth, the physical forces affecting the earth, and the utilization of the knowledge of the earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases and other materials insofar as these factors may influence the safety and public welfare.

The terms, "geology and professional geology," within the intent of this chapter, shall include any professional service such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, and mapping, or responsible supervision of such activities in connection with any public or private project, as governed by the principles of geology, wherein the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health, or property is concerned or involved, when such service is rendered in a professional capacity and requires the application of geologic principles and data.

A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice geology, within the meaning and intent of this chapter, who practices any branch of the profession of geology; or who by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way represents himself to be a geologist, or through the use of some other title implies that he is a geologist or that he is registered under this chapter; or who holds himself out as able to perform, or who does perform any geological services or work recognized as geology.

Further, within the intent of this chapter, it is recognized that the information derived from geological studies may be utilized in various associated fields or sciences concerned with the safety and public welfare.

Registration under this chapter, however, does not qualify the registrant to practice professionally in any field or science other than geology.

(2) The term "geologist," within the intent of this chapter, shall mean a person who is qualified by reason of his knowledge of principles of geology, the physical sciences, and mathematics acquired by education and practical experience, to engage in the practice of professional geology.

(3) The term "professional geologist," as used in this chapter, shall mean a person who has been duly registered by the state board of registration for professional geologists.

(4) The term "board" as used in this chapter shall mean the state board of registration for professional geologists, hereinafter provided by this chapter.

History:

[54-2802, added 1971, ch. 137, sec. 2, p. 576; am. 2002, ch. 266, sec. 1, p. 789.]
Idaho Code § 54-2024 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 20 / Section 54-2024
54-2024 PURPOSE OF CERTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

54-2024. Purpose of certification. It is the intent of this chapter that delivery of high quality real estate education to licensees and to those seeking to become licensed in the state of Idaho is a necessary and reasonable way to protect the citizens, businesses and public interests in Idaho. Therefore, the commission shall create and maintain a certification program for real estate education providers, instructors and course content.

History:

[54-2024, added 2000, ch. 285, sec. 3, p. 925.]
Idaho Code § 54-2609 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 26 / Section 54-2609
54-2609 CHARACTER OF EXAMINATION — CERTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

54-2609. Character of examination — Certification. The board shall determine the character and extent of the examination based upon the standards and requirements prescribed by this act, and upon certifications of examination results by the board, the director shall issue certificates of competency to the successful applicants.

History:

[(54-2609) 1957, ch. 214, sec. 14, p. 454; am. 1974, ch. 39, sec. 32, p. 1023; redesignated as sec. 54-2609, 1984, ch. 123, sec. 10, p. 287.]
Idaho Code § 54-415 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 4 / Section 54-415
54-415 PHYSICIAN'S ATTENDANCE — EXAMINATION OF COMBATANTS.
Status: in_force

54-415. Physician's attendance — Examination of combatants. (1) Each combatant for a contest or exhibition shall be examined within thirty-six (36) hours prior to the contest or exhibition by a physician appointed by the commission. The physician shall forthwith and before such contest or exhibition report in writing and over his signature the physical condition of each and every combatant to the commissioner or agent present at such contest. Blank forms of physicians' reports shall be provided by the commission and all questions upon such blanks shall be answered in full. At the discretion of the commission and immediately prior to a contest or exhibition, the commission may require a combatant to be examined by a physician appointed by the commission. No combatant whose physical condition is not approved by the examining physician shall be permitted to participate in any contest or exhibition. The promoter conducting such contest or exhibition shall pay the examining physician a fee in the amount designated by the commission. No contest or exhibition shall be held unless a physician is present throughout the contest or exhibition. The promoter shall pay the fees, in the amount designated by the commission, of the physician who is required to be present at a contest or exhibition.

(2) The physician present at the contest or exhibition shall have the authority to stop any contest or exhibition when in the physician's opinion it would be dangerous for a combatant to continue.

History:

[(54-415) 54-413, added 1992, ch. 229, sec. 2, p. 684; am. and redesig. 2004, ch. 385, sec. 15, p. 1158; am. 2007, ch. 149, sec. 11, p. 453; am. 2009, ch. 93, sec. 9, p. 277.]
Idaho Code § 54-2909 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 29 / Section 54-2909
54-2909 OFFICERS — QUORUM — MEETINGS — COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

54-2909. Officers — Quorum — Meetings — Compensation. (1) The board, within sixty (60) days after the effective date of this act and annually thereafter, shall hold a meeting and elect one (1) of its members as chairperson, to serve a one (1) year term in such capacity, who shall preside at meetings of the board. In the event the chairperson is not present at any board meeting, the board may by majority vote of the members present appoint a temporary chairperson.

(2) Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum, provided at least one (1) board member of the relevant profession is present when any board action is taken that affects the profession, its licensees or applicants. The board may act by virtue of a majority vote of members present in which a quorum is present.

(3) The board shall meet at least two (2) times per year at a place, day and hour determined by the board. Other meetings may be convened at the call of the chairperson or upon the written request of any two (2) board members.

(4) Members of the board shall be compensated as provided by section 59-509(n), Idaho Code.

History:

[54-2909, added 2005, ch. 277, sec. 2, p. 858; am. 2014, ch. 105, sec. 1, p. 312.]
Idaho Code § 54-2059 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 20 / Section 54-2059
54-2059 DISCIPLINARY POWERS — REVOCATION, SUSPENSION OR OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

54-2059. Disciplinary powers — Revocation, suspension or other disciplinary action. (1) The commission may temporarily suspend or permanently revoke licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter, issue a formal reprimand and impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) against any licensee who is found to have violated any section of the Idaho Code, the commission's administrative rules or any order of the commission. The executive director may issue informal letters of reprimand to licensees without civil penalty or cost assessment.

(2) The commission may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) against any person who is found, through a court or administrative proceeding, to have acted without a license in violation of section 54-2002, Idaho Code. The civil penalty provisions of this section are in addition to and not in lieu of any other actions or criminal penalties for acting as a broker or salesperson without a license which might be imposed by other sections of this chapter or Idaho law.

(3) The commission may also accept, on such conditions as it may prescribe, or reject any offer to voluntarily terminate the license of a person whose activity is under investigation or against whom a formal complaint has been filed.

(4) The assessment of fees and costs incurred in the investigation and prosecution or defense of a licensee or other person under this section shall be governed by the provisions of section 12-117(5), Idaho Code.

(5) If the commission suspends or revokes a license, or imposes a civil penalty, or assesses costs and attorney's fees, the commission may withhold execution of the suspension, revocation or civil penalty, or costs and attorney's fees on such terms and for such time as it may prescribe.

(6) If any amounts assessed against a defendant by final order of the commission become otherwise uncollectible or payment is in default, and only if all the defendant's rights to appeal have passed, the commission may then proceed to district court and seek to enforce collection through judgment and execution.

(7) All civil penalties, costs, and attorney's fees collected by the commission under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund. Any amounts of civil penalties so collected, deposited and credited shall be expended for exclusive use in developing and delivering Idaho real estate education.

History:

[54-2059, added 2000, ch. 285, sec. 3, p. 945; am. 2004, ch. 121, sec. 1, p. 409; am. 2014, ch. 42, sec. 7, p. 105; am. 2018, ch. 348, sec. 12, p. 810; am. 2021, ch. 224, sec. 51, p. 677.]
Idaho Code § 54-2607 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 26 / Section 54-2607
54-2607 ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES — POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

54-2607. Administrator of the division of occupational and professional licenses — Powers and duties. (1) The administrator shall exercise such powers and duties as are reasonably necessary to enforce the minimum standards provided in this chapter, and he may among other things:

(a) Prescribe and establish procedures to effectuate the efficient enforcement of this chapter not herein prescribed;

(b) Appoint licensed staff inspectors who shall be authorized to enter and inspect by and through a properly identified person, at reasonable hours, plumbing and plumbing systems; and

(c) Make plumbing inspections for another state or local jurisdiction upon request by an appropriate building official. Such inspections shall be made in accordance with the applicable plumbing codes of the requesting jurisdiction. Fees charged for such inspection services shall be as provided in the rules promulgated by the board.

(2) It shall be the duty of the administrator to give notice to cities that supply sewer service to areas outside their city limits and who have requested in writing such notice from the administrator of all permits issued relative to sewer installations. The notice shall be given within ten (10) days from the date the permit was requested for such installation. The notice shall contain a map of the physical location of the installation and reference to the date of inspection if the city so requests.

History:

[(54-2607) 39-2712, added 1957, ch. 214, sec. 12, p. 454; am. 1974, ch. 39, sec. 30, p. 1023; am. 1983, ch. 43, sec. 1, p. 101; am. and redesignated as sec. 54-2607, 1984, ch. 123, sec. 8, p. 286; am. 1996, ch. 421, sec. 54, p. 1438; am. 2004, ch. 250, sec. 8, p. 721; am. 2004, ch. 311, sec. 2, p. 873; am. 2005, ch. 25, sec. 98, p. 123; am. 2023, ch. 15, sec. 48, p. 103; am. 2026, ch. 221, sec. 15, p. 944.]
Idaho Code § 54-1733B — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 17 / Section 54-1733B
54-1733B FILLING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ORDERS — LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

54-1733B. FILLING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ORDERS — LIMITATIONS. (1) Drug product selection is only allowed between therapeutic equivalent drugs as published in the FDA orange book or green book. If a prescriber orders that a brand name drug shall be dispensed, then no drug product selection is permitted.

(2) Partial fillings shall be allowed as long as the total quantity dispensed does not exceed the total quantity prescribed.

(3) A prescription drug order may be refilled as authorized by the prescriber and within the limits of federal law. A pharmacist may also refill a prescription to ensure continuity of care.

(4) A pharmacist may:

(a) Change the quantity of medication prescribed if any of the following apply: the quantity or package size is not commercially available, the change is related to a change in dosage form, strength or therapeutic interchange, the change is intended to synchronize a patient's medications, or if it is to dispense the total amount authorized by the prescriber;

(b) Change the dosage form if it is in the best interest of patient care, as long as the directions are also modified to equate to an equivalent amount of the drug dispensed as prescribed; and

(c) Complete missing information on the prescription if there is evidence to support the change.

(5) Drug product substitutions in which a pharmacist dispenses a drug product other than that prescribed are only allowed as follows:

(a) Pursuant to a formulary or drug list of a pharmacy and therapeutics committee of a hospital;

(b) At the direction of the quality assessment and assurance committee of an institutional facility;

(c) For interchangeable biosimilar products published in the FDA purple book, if the name of the drug and the manufacturer or the national drug code number is documented in the patient's medical record; and

(d) Therapeutic interchange within the same therapeutic class is allowed if the substitution lowers the cost to the patient or occurs during a drug shortage.

History:

[54-1733B, added 2025, ch. 93, sec. 34, p. 434.]
Idaho Code § 54-1521 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 15 / Section 54-1521
54-1521 CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS — SUBJECT INCLUDED.
Status: in_force

54-1521. Conduct of examinations — Subject included. Except as herein otherwise provided, each applicant shall be examined to determine his knowledge of the subjects essential to the practice of optometry. Examinations shall be written and practical, and shall include the required subjects enumerated in the rules and regulations of the state board of optometry.

History:

[54-1521, added 1972, ch. 91, sec. 2, p. 179.]
Idaho Code § 54-5014 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 50 / Section 54-5014
54-5014 CERTIFICATE TO BE DISPLAYED AND CARRIED ON THE JOB.
Status: in_force

54-5014. Certificate to be displayed and carried on the job. (1) All holders of a valid certificate of competency for the classification of contractor or specialty contractor shall display a sign or card for public view in the holder's place of business.

(2) All journeymen, specialty journeymen, apprentices, and specialty apprentices shall have their certificate of competency or annual registration card available at all times while on the job.

History:

[54-5014, added 2003, ch. 276, sec. 1, p. 739; am. 2004, ch. 308, sec. 9, p. 863.]
Idaho Code § 54-5705 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 57 / Section 54-5705
54-5705 PROVIDER-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP.
Status: in_force

54-5705. PROVIDER-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP. A provider may provide virtual care to a patient if such provider has first established a provider-patient relationship with the patient, the patient has a provider-patient relationship with another provider in the provider group, the provider is covering calls for a provider with an established relationship with the patient, or the provider is performing any activities set forth in section 54-1733(3), Idaho Code. A provider-patient relationship may be established by use of virtual care technologies, provided that the applicable Idaho community standard of care is satisfied.

History:

[54-5705, added 2023, ch. 102, sec. 10, p. 305; am. 2025, ch. 93, sec. 49, p. 441.]
Idaho Code § 54-3211 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 32 / Section 54-3211
54-3211 REFUSAL TO ISSUE, REFUSAL TO RENEW, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE — UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

54-3211. Refusal to issue, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license — Unprofessional conduct. The board may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, may suspend, or may revoke any license issued under this chapter, or take other disciplinary action, upon proof, after a hearing, that the person has engaged in "unprofessional conduct." The words "unprofessional conduct" as relating to persons licensed under this chapter are defined to include but are not limited to:

(1) Conviction of a crime that is deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1), Idaho Code.

(2) Habitual drunkenness or addiction to habit-forming drugs, either of which impairs the ability to perform his work without danger to himself or the public he serves.

(3) Fraud or deceit in connection with services rendered as a bachelor social worker, master social worker or clinical social worker or in establishing qualifications for licensure under this chapter.

(4) Aiding or abetting any person not licensed under this chapter in the practice of social work in the state of Idaho.

(5) Failing to be licensed or continuing to represent himself as licensed after the expiration of his license.

(6) Being found guilty of unprofessional conduct by the rules established by the board.

(7) Having had a license or registration to practice social work revoked, suspended or otherwise disciplined in any state, territory or county.

(8) Failing to comply with a board order entered in a disciplinary action.

(9) Failing to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter.

History:

[54-3211, added 1976, ch. 213, sec. 1, p. 780; am. 2001, ch. 78, sec. 2, p. 198; am. 2002, ch. 85, sec. 8, p. 193; am. 2013, ch. 15, sec. 2, p. 25; am. 2019, ch. 78, sec. 3, p. 182; am. 2020, ch. 175, sec. 30, p. 537.]
Idaho Code § 54-3115 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 31 / Section 54-3115
54-3115 REINSTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

54-3115. Reinstatement of certification. A temporary permit or certified shorthand reporter certificate which has been revoked or suspended, may be reinstated at the discretion of the board upon a finding that the grounds for suspension or revocation no longer exist or that the reporter has made adequate restitution for any damages caused by any misconduct and has demonstrated that the misconduct will not recur. An application for reinstatement shall be in such form as prescribed by the board by rule, and shall be accompanied by an application fee and a reinstatement fee. In the event the certificate was originally suspended or revoked for incompetence, the applicant for reinstatement shall also be required to take and pass the reporters examination and pay an examination fee.

History:

[54-3115, added 1974, ch. 110, sec. 15, p. 1255; am. 2008, ch. 68, sec. 15, p. 182; am. 2022, ch. 246, sec. 28, p. 807.]
Idaho Code § 54-2210 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 22 / Section 54-2210
54-2210 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE.
Status: in_force

54-2210. Qualifications for licensure. To be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, a person must:

(1) Not have been convicted, found guilty, or received a withheld judgment or suspended sentence in this state or in any other state of a crime deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1), Idaho Code; and

(2) Submit a completed written application to the board on forms furnished by the board which shall require proof of graduation from a nationally accredited school, with a curriculum acceptable to the board, for physical therapists or physical therapist assistants, and have completed the application process; and

(3) Have either passed to the satisfaction of the board, an examination authorized by the board to determine his or her fitness to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, or be entitled to and apply for licensure by endorsement as provided for in section 54-2211, Idaho Code.

History:

[(54-2210) 54-2209, added 2001, ch. 197, sec. 2, p. 669; am. and redesig. 2006, ch. 116, sec. 7, p. 319; am. 2022, ch. 246, sec. 17, p. 801.]
Idaho Code § 54-422 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 4 / Section 54-422
54-422 SECURITY — PROMOTER'S RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

54-422. Security — Promoter's responsibility. A promoter shall ensure that adequate security personnel are present at a contest or exhibition to control the crowd or audience in attendance. The size of the security force shall be determined by mutual agreement of the promoter, the person in charge of operating the event site or other facility and the commission.

History:

[(54-422) 54-421, added 1992, ch. 229, sec. 2, p. 686; am. and redesig. 2004, ch. 385, sec. 22, p. 1161; am. 2009, ch. 93, sec. 15, p. 279.]
Idaho Code § 54-1725 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 17 / Section 54-1725
54-1725 PHARMACIST INTERN RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

54-1725. PHARMACIST INTERN RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS. (1) A pharmacist intern registration shall be obtained prior to commencement of an internship and shall be renewed biennially. No renewal fee shall be charged if the pharmacist intern renews the registration annually by July 15.

(2) After graduation, a pharmacist intern application may be extended for up to twelve (12) months at no cost from the date of application as a pharmacist. Following an extension, the individual may register as a technician or petition the board for more time as a pharmacist intern if exceptional circumstances are present.

History:

[54-1725, added 2025, ch. 93, sec. 18, p. 423.]
Idaho Code § 54-4703 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 47 / Section 54-4703
54-4703 LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

54-4703. License required. (1) From and after the 1st day of July, 1999, it is unlawful for any person to practice acupuncture in this state without, at such time being licensed or certified pursuant to this chapter; provided however, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to persons licensed pursuant to chapter 18, title 54, Idaho Code, but such persons may seek licensure or certification pursuant to this chapter on a voluntary basis. Persons holding an acupuncture trainee permit pursuant to this chapter may practice acupuncture on a supervised, limited basis as prescribed by this chapter, the board's rules and the permit.

(2) No person shall use any title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, or sign, card or device which indicates to the public that such person may practice acupuncture in any form or has been issued a license or been certified pursuant to this chapter unless the person is so licensed or certified, has been issued such license or certification, and the license or certification is in good standing pursuant to rules of the board.

History:

[54-4703, added 1999, ch. 379, sec. 1, p. 1040; am. 2007, ch. 220, sec. 1, p. 661; am. 2011, ch. 75, sec. 1, p. 157.]
Idaho Code § 54-2202 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 22 / Section 54-2202
54-2202 DECLARATION OF POLICY.
Status: in_force

54-2202. Declaration of policy. To protect the public health, safety and welfare, and to provide for state administrative supervision, licensure and regulation, every person practicing or offering to practice physical therapy who meets and maintains prescribed standards of competence and conduct shall be licensed as provided in this chapter. This chapter shall be liberally construed to promote the public interest and to accomplish the purpose stated herein.

History:

[54-2202, added 2001, ch. 197, sec. 2, p. 667.]
Idaho Code § 54-2809 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 28 / Section 54-2809
54-2809 FINANCES.
Status: in_force

54-2809. Finances. All fees received under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the division of occupational and professional licenses and deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund and all costs and expenses incurred under the provisions of this chapter shall be a charge against and paid from said fund.

History:

[54-2809, added 1971, ch. 137, sec. 9, p. 576; am. 1994, ch. 180, sec. 104, p. 495; am. 2002, ch. 266, sec. 7, p. 791; am. 2008, ch. 249, sec. 4, p. 732; am. 2022, ch. 94, sec. 40, p. 309.]
Idaho Code § 54-3706 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 37 / Section 54-3706
54-3706 REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE.
Status: in_force

54-3706. Requirements for licensure. A person applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application provided by the board showing to the satisfaction of the board that such person meets the following requirements:

(1) Education: Applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the board of having successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy that is accredited by the American occupational therapy association's accreditation council for occupational therapy education (ACOTE) or predecessor or a successor organization as established in rule and approved by the licensure board.

(2) Experience: Applicant shall submit to the licensure board evidence of having successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience acceptable to the board, which period of fieldwork experience shall be:

(a) For an occupational therapist, a minimum of six (6) months of supervised fieldwork experience; or

(b) For an occupational therapy assistant, a minimum of four (4) months of supervised fieldwork experience.

(3) Examination: An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall pass an examination as provided for in section 54-3708, Idaho Code.

(4) Is in good standing.

History:

[54-3706, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 125; am. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 6, p. 695.]
Idaho Code § 54-1404 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 14 / Section 54-1404
54-1404 BOARD OF NURSING — POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

54-1404. Board of nursing — Powers and duties. The board shall have all powers and duties necessary and incident to regulation of nursing and to enforcement of this chapter including, but not limited to, the power and duty:

(1) To regulate individuals designated as certified medication assistants;

(2) To license qualified persons for practice of nursing in Idaho; to renew licenses; to limit, restrict, amend, deny, suspend or revoke licenses; and to accept the voluntary surrender of a license;

(3) To establish alternatives to formal disciplinary action, including a practice remediation program to educate and remediate nurses as a result of nursing practice deficiencies;

(4) To establish standards, criteria, conditions and requirements for licensure and to investigate and determine eligibility and qualifications for licensure and to administer examinations for licensure;

(5) To establish standards of conduct and practice and to regulate the use of titles, abbreviations and designations for the practice of nursing;

(6) To establish standards, criteria, and requirements for curricula for nursing education programs and to evaluate, survey, review and approve nursing education programs subject to the provisions of section 54-1406, Idaho Code;

(7) To evaluate continuing competency of persons licensed pursuant to this chapter and to develop standards which will advance the competency of licensees in accordance with developing scientific understanding and methods relating to the practice of nursing;

(8) To receive and collect license and renewal fees assessed pursuant to this chapter and to assess, receive and collect additional reasonable fees for the administration of examinations, investigations and evaluations of applicants, issuance of temporary licenses, duplication and verification of records, surveying and evaluating nursing education programs, and administrative fines not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for each count or separate offense of practicing nursing without current licensure, to be deposited in the state board of nursing account in the manner provided by this chapter;

(9) To maintain a record of board proceedings, annually report to the governor and maintain a public register of names and addresses of licensed nurses;

(10) To enter into interstate compacts, contracts or agreements to facilitate the practice and regulation of nursing in this state;

(11) To evaluate and develop, or to enter into contracts or agreements with others to evaluate and develop, the education, distribution and availability of the nursing workforce for the purpose of improving the delivery of quality health care;

(12) To make, adopt and publish rules pursuant to chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter.

History:

[54-1404, added 1977, ch. 132, sec. 2, p. 282; am. 1984, ch. 57, sec. 2, p. 102; am. 1995, ch. 351, sec. 1, p. 1163; am. 1998, ch. 118, sec. 3, p. 440; am. 2001, ch. 76, sec. 1, p. 184; am. 2007, ch. 139, sec. 1, p. 402; am. 2012, ch. 139, sec. 1, p. 366; am. 2012, ch. 140, sec. 1, p. 367; am. 2016, ch. 341, sec. 2, p. 966; am. 2021, ch. 221, sec. 5, p. 611.]
Idaho Code § 54-1702 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 17 / Section 54-1702
54-1702 LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION.
Status: in_force

54-1702. Legislative declaration. The practice of pharmacy in the state of Idaho is declared a professional practice affecting the health, safety and welfare of the public and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. Only qualified persons shall be permitted to engage in the practice of pharmacy in or into the state of Idaho.

History:

[54-1702, added 1979, ch. 131, sec. 3, p. 404.; am. 2013, ch. 28, sec. 3, p. 52; am. 2025, ch. 93, sec. 1, p. 411.]
Idaho Code § 54-2401 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 24 / Section 54-2401
54-2401 SHORT TITLE — DECLARATION OF POLICY.
Status: in_force

54-2401. Short title — Declaration of policy. (1) This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals Licensing Act."

(2) In order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, and safeguard the water and land resources of Idaho, the practice of drinking water operators, wastewater operators, and backflow assembly testers in this state is hereby declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest.

History:

[54-2401, added 2004, ch. 335, sec. 1, p. 996.]
Idaho Code § 54-5024 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 50 / Section 54-5024
54-5024 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES FUND — RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS.
Status: in_force

54-5024. occupational licenses fund — RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS. All fees, charges, and fines received by the board under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund, and all costs and expenses incurred by the board under the provisions of this chapter shall be a charge against and paid from the fund for such purposes. The funds collected under this chapter shall be immediately available for the administration of this chapter, the provisions of any other law notwithstanding.

History:

[54-5024, added 2021, ch. 224, sec. 73, p. 688.]
Idaho Code § 54-5615 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 56 / Section 54-5615
54-5615 CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Status: in_force

54-5615. CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS. No licensee shall disclose any information that he may have acquired from a client consulting him in his professional capacity that was necessary to enable him to render services in his professional capacity to those persons, except:

(1) With the written consent of that client or, in the case of death or disability, the written consent of the client's personal representative, other person or entity authorized to sue, or the beneficiary of an insurance policy on their life, health or physical condition;

(2) That a licensee shall not be required to treat as a confidential communication anything that reveals the contemplation or execution of a crime or harmful act;

(3) When the client is a minor under the laws of this state, and the information acquired by the licensee indicates that the minor was the victim or subject of a crime, the licensee may testify fully in relation to such information upon any examination, trial or other proceeding in which the commission of such a crime is the subject of the inquiry;

(4) When the client waives the privilege by bringing charges or other claims against the licensee; or

(5) To the board or its authorized agent in connection with an investigation or other proceeding by the board or its agent under this chapter.

History:

[54-5615, added 2015, ch. 128, sec. 1, p. 327.]
Idaho Code § 54-3916 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 39 / Section 54-3916
54-3916 PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

54-3916. Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor.

History:

[(54-3916) 54-3917, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 446; am. & redesig. 2003, ch. 261, sec. 16, p. 696.]
Idaho Code § 54-5502 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 55 / Section 54-5502
54-5502 DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

54-5502. definitions. As used in this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the Idaho state board of nursing.

(2) "Certified professional midwife" or "CPM" means a person who is certified by the North American registry of midwives or any successor organization.

(3) "Client" means a woman under the care of a licensed midwife, as well as her fetus and newborn child.

(4) "Division" means the division of occupational and professional licenses.

(5) "Estimated due date" means the estimated date of delivery with a known date of conception, known date of last menstrual period, or first trimester ultrasound.

(6) "Idaho midwifery council" or "IMC" means the professional organization representing midwives in Idaho.

(7) "Licensed health care provider" means a physician or physician assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse.

(8) "Licensed midwife" means a person who holds a current license issued by the board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to engage in the practice of midwifery and who shall be designated "L.M."

(9) "Midwifery education accreditation council" or "MEAC" means the organization established in 1991 and recognized by the United States department of education as an accrediting agency for midwifery education programs and institutions.

(10) "National association of certified professional midwives" or "NACPM" means the national organization for certified professional midwives.

(11) "NACPM essential documents" means the documents adopted by NACPM that identify the nature of and standards of practice for responsible midwifery practice.

(12) "North American registry of midwives" or "NARM" means the international certification agency that establishes and administers certification for the CPM credential.

(13) "Practice of midwifery" means providing maternity care for women and their newborns during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. The postpartum period for both maternal and newborn care may not exceed six (6) weeks from the date of delivery.

History:

[54-5502, added 2024, ch. 59, sec. 2, p. 279.]
Idaho Code § 54-2216 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 22 / Section 54-2216
54-2216 LAWFUL PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.
Status: in_force

54-2216. Lawful practice of physical therapy. (1) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant duly licensed in accordance with this chapter is authorized to practice physical therapy as defined in this chapter.

(2) A physical therapist shall refer persons under his or her care to appropriate health care practitioners including, but not limited to, licensed medical physicians, osteopathic physicians, podiatrists, dentists or chiropractic physicians, if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice of physical therapy or when the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe that physical therapy is contraindicated.

(3) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants shall adhere to the standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession as set forth in the administrative rules adopted by the board.

History:

[(54-2216) 54-2215, added 2001, ch. 197, sec. 2, p. 671; am. and redesig. 2006, ch. 116, sec. 13, p. 322.]
Idaho Code § 54-2504 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 25 / Section 54-2504
54-2504 CHAIRMAN — QUORUM — COSTS.
Status: in_force

54-2504. Chairman — Quorum — Costs. The commission shall organize by electing one (1) of its members chairman. Two (2) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any and all business of the commission.

Each member of the board shall be compensated as provided by section 59-509(h), Idaho Code. Moneys used for the compensation of members shall be drawn from commission funds.

The commission may incur all such costs, charges and expenses as are reasonably necessary in carrying out the intent and purposes of this act.

All claims and expenditures under this act shall be first audited and passed upon by the commission, and, when approved, shall be paid in the manner provided by law for the payment of claims against the state of Idaho.

History:

[54-2504, added 1963, ch. 64, sec. 4, p. 246; am. 1969, ch. 221, sec. 1, p. 724; am. 1971, ch. 259, sec. 2, p. 1037; am. 1979, ch. 251, sec. 1, p. 659; am. 1980, ch. 247, sec. 71, p. 639; am. 1992, ch. 62, sec. 1, p. 195.]
Idaho Code § 54-1002 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 10 / Section 54-1002
54-1002 LICENSE ESSENTIAL TO ENGAGE IN BUSINESS — LICENSURE AUTHORITY EXCLUSIVE TO THE STATE.
Status: in_force

54-1002. License essential to engage in business — Licensure authority exclusive to the state. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, company, firm, association or corporation to act, or attempt to act, as an electrical contractor or limited electrical contractor in this state until such person, partnership, company, firm, association or corporation shall have received a license as an electrical contractor or limited electrical contractor, as defined in this chapter, issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by the administrator of the division of occupational and professional licenses.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a residential, journeyman, or master electrician in this state until such person shall have received a license as a residential, journeyman, or master electrician, as defined in this chapter, issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by the administrator of the division of occupational and professional licenses, provided, however, that any person who has been issued a master electrician's license pursuant to this chapter may act as a residential electrician or journeyman electrician.

(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a limited electrical installer in this state until such person shall have received a license as a limited electrical installer, as defined in this chapter, issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by the administrator of the division of occupational and professional licenses, provided however, that any person who has been issued a master electrician's license or a journeyman electrician's license pursuant to this chapter may act as a limited electrical installer.

(4) It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a provisional journeyman electrician in this state until such person has received a provisional journeyman electrician's license, as defined in this chapter, issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by the administrator of the division of occupational and professional licenses.

(5) Licensure of electrical contractors, residential electricians, journeyman electricians, master electricians, provisional journeyman electricians, limited electrical installers, limited electrical contractors, facility accounts and registration of apprentice electricians and trainees shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the state pursuant to this chapter and no local jurisdiction shall have the authority to require additional licensure or registration or to require payment of any fees in order for any licensee or registrant to engage in the electrical construction trade within the local jurisdiction or to issue licenses or registrations to persons licensed or registered under this chapter that are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or rules promulgated by the division of occupational and professional licenses. The state shall investigate all local infractions and state violations of this chapter and prosecute the same. The local jurisdictions will assist the state by requesting investigations within their jurisdictions. Nothing in this chapter shall restrict a city or county from imposing stricter public safety rules, notwithstanding any provision of Idaho Code.

History:

[54-1002, added 1947, ch. 251, sec. 2, p. 681; am. 1961, ch. 311, sec. 4, p. 583; am. 1974, ch. 39, sec. 79, p. 1023; am. 1986, ch. 296, sec. 1, p. 743; am. 1996, ch. 421, sec. 40, p. 1430; am. 1997, ch. 397, sec. 1, p. 1259; am. 1999, ch. 99, sec. 1, p. 312; am. 1999, ch. 367, sec. 1, p. 968; am. 2000, ch. 39, sec. 1, p. 77; am. 2002, ch. 139, sec. 1, p. 391; am. 2018, ch. 208, sec. 3, p. 461; am. 2018, ch. 209, sec. 1, p. 468; am. 2019, ch. 292, sec. 1, p. 865; am. 2023, ch. 15, sec. 35, p. 93; am. 2023, ch. 244, sec. 4, p. 745.]
Idaho Code § 54-2319 — Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 23 / Section 54-2319
54-2319 PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY — CERTIFICATION BY ENDORSEMENT.
Status: in_force

54-2319. prescriptive authority — certification by endorsement. An applicant who has a current and unrestricted license to practice psychology and a current and unrestricted certification of prescriptive authority from another state, or training from the United States department of defense demonstration project or other similar program developed and operated by any branch of the armed forces that imposes substantially equivalent educational and training requirements as those contained in this chapter and required by the board, upon payment of the required fees, compliance with section 54-2317(1), Idaho Code, and the approval of the application, may be certified by endorsement pursuant to this chapter. The board may consider an applicant's experience in prescribing in another state as meeting a portion of the requirements necessary to obtain provisional certification or certification under this chapter, but also shall require additional education and supervision if the board deems it necessary to meet the educational and training requirements imposed by this chapter.

History:

[54-2319, added 2017, ch. 238, sec. 6, p. 590.]