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NY Educ L § 7803 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 155 - Massage Therapy 7803 - State Board for Massage Therapy.

§  7803.  State  board  for massage therapy. A state board for massage   therapy shall be appointed by the board of regents on recommendation  of   the  commissioner  for the purpose of assisting the board of regents and   the department on matters of  professional  licensing  and  professional   conduct  in  accordance  with  section  sixty-five hundred eight of this   title. The board shall be composed of not less than seven persons,  four   of  whom  shall have been engaged in the teaching, research, or practice   of massage therapy for at  least  three  years.    The  remaining  three   members  of  the  board  shall  be physicians licensed in this state. An   executive secretary to the board shall be  appointed  by  the  board  of   regents on recommendation of the commissioner.
NY Educ L § 7804 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 155 - Massage Therapy 7804 - Requirements for a Professional License.

§  7804.  Requirements  for  a  professional license. To qualify for a license as a massage therapist, masseur or masseuse, an applicant  shall fulfill the following requirements:  (1) Application: file an application with the department;  (2)  Education:  have  received  an  education,  including high school graduation and graduation from a school or institute of massage  therapy with  a  program  registered  by  the  department,  or  its  substantial equivalent in both subject matter and extent of training, provided  that the  program  in  such  school  or  institute shall consist of classroom instruction of a total of not less than five hundred hours  in  subjects satisfactory to the department;  (3)  Examination: pass an examination satisfactory to the board and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations;  (4) Age: be at least eighteen years of age;  (5) Citizenship or immigration status: be a United States  citizen  or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States;  (6)  Character:  be  of  good  moral  character  as  determined by the department; and  (7) Fees: pay a fee of one hundred fifteen dollars to  the  department for  admission  to a department conducted examination and for an initial license, a fee of forty-five dollars for each reexamination,  a  fee  of fifty dollars for an initial license for persons not requiring admission to  a  department  conducted examination, and a fee of fifty dollars for each triennial registration period.
NY Educ L § 7805 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 155 - Massage Therapy 7805 - Exempt Persons.

§  7805.  Exempt  persons.  Nothing contained in this article shall be   construed to prohibit:1. The practice of massage therapy by any person who is authorized  to   practice  medicine, nursing, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, or   podiatry in accordance with the provisions of this title.2. The practice of that massage which is customarily given  in  barber   shops  or  beauty  parlors  for  the  purpose  of  beautification by any   licensed barber or beauty culturist.3. The practice of massage therapy by any person employed in a medical   institution licensed or chartered by the state  of  New  York,  provided   that  such  person is under the on-site supervision of a person licensed   to practice massage therapy or authorized to practice massage therapy by   subdivision one of this section, or by any person enrolled in a  program   of   a  school  or  institute  of  massage  therapy  registered  by  the   department, or enrolled in a program which satisfies the requirements of   section seventy-eight hundred four of this article, provided  that  such   person is under the on-site supervision of a person licensed to practice   massage therapy or authorized to practice massage therapy by subdivision   one of this section.4.  The  practice  of massage therapy by any person duly employed as a   trainer by a professional athletic association, club or team,  or  as  a   member of the physical education department of an accredited university,   college or high school.5.  The  practice  of  massage  therapy  by  any  person employed by a   corporation or association organized exclusively for the moral or mental   improvement of men, women or children.6. A massage therapist licensed and in good standing in another  state   or  country  from  conducting a teaching demonstration of modalities and   techniques that are within the practice of massage therapy in connection   with a program of continuing education that  is  conducted  by  approved   sponsors   of  continuing  education  by  the  department.  Any  massage   therapist  conducting  a  teaching  demonstration  of   modalities   and   techniques  in  New  York  state  pursuant  to this subdivision shall be   subject to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction and disciplinary   and regulatory authority of the board of regents as if he or  she  is  a   licensee  and  as  if  the  exemption  pursuant to this subdivision is a   license. Such massage therapist shall comply with the provisions of this   article, the rules of the board of regents, and the regulations  of  the   commissioner,   relating   to   professional   misconduct,  disciplinary   proceedings and penalties for professional misconduct.
NY Educ L § 7806 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 155 - Massage Therapy 7806 - Limited Permits.

§  7806. Limited permits. 1. The department may issue a limited permit   to practice massage therapy as a licensed massage therapist, masseur  or   masseuse  to  a person who has not previously held such a permit and who   fulfills all except the examination and citizenship requirements  for  a   license,  provided however that a permit shall not be issued to a person   who has failed the state licensing examination.2. The limited permit shall be valid for a period  of  not  more  than   twelve months or until the results of the next licensing examination for   which  the  person is eligible are officially available, whichever comes   first.3. A limited permit shall  entitle  the  holder  to  practice  massage   therapy  only  under  the  personal  supervision  of  a person currently   licensed and registered to practice massage therapy in this state.4. The fee for a limited permit shall be thirty-five dollars.
NY Educ L § 7900 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 156 - Occupational Therapy 7900 - Introduction.

§ 7900. Introduction.  This  article  applies  to  the  profession  of   occupational  therapy.  The  general  provisions  for  all   professions   contained  in  article  one  hundred  thirty of this title apply to this   article.
NY Educ L § 7901 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 156 - Occupational Therapy 7901 - Definition.

§ 7901. Definition.  The  practice  of  the profession of occupational   therapy is defined as the  functional  evaluation  of  the  client,  the   planning  and  utilization  of  a  program of purposeful activities, the   development and utilization of a treatment program, and/or  consultation   with  the client, family, caregiver or organization in order to restore,   develop  or  maintain  adaptive  skills,  and/or  performance  abilities   designed  to  achieve maximal physical, cognitive and mental functioning   of the client associated with his or her activities of daily living  and   daily  life  tasks.  A  treatment  program designed to restore function,   shall be rendered on the prescription or referral of a physician,  nurse   practitioner  or  other  health  care  provider acting within his or her   scope of practice pursuant to this title. However, nothing contained  in   this  article  shall  be  construed  to permit any licensee hereunder to   practice medicine or psychology, including psychotherapy or to otherwise   expand such licensee's scope of practice beyond what  is  authorized  by   this chapter.
NY Educ L § 7902 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 156 - Occupational Therapy 7902 - Practice of Occupational Therapy and Use of Title "Occupational Therapist".

§ 7902. Practice   of   occupational   therapy   and   use   of  title   "occupational therapist". Only a person licensed or otherwise authorized   to practice under this article shall practice  occupational  therapy  or   use the title "occupational therapist".
NY Educ L § 7902-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 156 - Occupational Therapy 7902-A - Practice of Occupational Therapy Assistant and Use of the Title "Occupational Therapy assistant."

§  7902-a.  Practice  of occupational therapy assistant and use of the   title "occupational  therapy  assistant."  Only  a  person  licensed  or   otherwise  authorized under this title shall participate in the practice   of occupational therapy as an occupational therapy assistant or use  the   title  "occupational  therapy  assistant."  Practice  as an occupational   therapy assistant shall include the providing  of  occupational  therapy   and  client  related  services under the direction and supervision of an   occupational therapist or licensed  physician  in  accordance  with  the   commissioner's regulations.
NY Educ L § 7903 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 156 - Occupational Therapy 7903 - State Board for Occupational Therapy.

§ 7903. State  board  for  occupational  therapy.  A  state  board for   occupational therapy shall be appointed by the board of regents  on  the   recommendation  of  the  commissioner  for  the purpose of assisting the   board of regents and the department on matters of professional licensing   and professional conduct in accordance with section  sixty-five  hundred   eight  of  this  title. The board shall be composed of not less than six   licensed occupational  therapists,  one  licensed  occupational  therapy   assistant,  one  physician,  and  two  members of the public who are not   licensed under this title. An executive secretary to the board shall  be   appointed by the board of regents on recommendation of the commissioner.
NY Educ L § 7904 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 156 - Occupational Therapy 7904 - Requirements for a Professional License.

§ 7904. Requirements  for  a  professional  license.  To qualify for a license as an occupational therapist, an  applicant  shall  fulfill  the following requirements:  (1) File an application with the department.  (2)  Have  satisfactorily  completed  an approved occupational therapy curriculum in at least  a  baccalaureate  or  masters  program,  or  its equivalent,  as  determined  by  the  department  in accordance with the commissioner's regulations.  (3) Have a minimum of six months of  supervised  occupational  therapy experience which supervision and experience shall be satisfactory to the board  of occupational therapy and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations.  (4) Pass an examination satisfactory  to  the  board  of  occupational therapy and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations.  (5) Be at least twenty-one years of age.  (6) Meet no requirements as to United States citizenship.  (7) Be of good moral character as determined by the department.  (8)  Pay  a  fee  of  one  hundred forty dollars to the department for admission to a department  conducted  examination  and  for  an  initial license,  a fee of seventy dollars for each re-examination, a fee of one hundred fifteen dollars for an initial license for persons not requiring admission to a department  conducted  examination,  and  a  fee  of  one hundred fifty-five dollars for each triennial registration period.
NY Educ L § 7904-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 156 - Occupational Therapy 7904-A - Requirements for License as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

§   7904-a.  Requirements  for  license  as  an  occupational  therapy assistant. To qualify for a license as an occupational therapy assistant an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:  (a) file an application with the department;  (b) have received an education as follows: completion of  at  least  a two-year  associate  degree  program for occupational therapy assistants registered by the department or accredited by a  national  accreditation agency  which  is  satisfactory to the department, or its equivalent, as determined by the  department  in  accordance  with  the  commissioner's regulations;  (c)  have  a minimum of sixteen weeks clinical experience satisfactory to the state board for  occupational  therapy  and  in  accordance  with standards  established  by  a  national  accreditation  agency  which is satisfactory to the department;  (d) be at least eighteen years of age;  (e) be of good moral character as determined by the department;  (f) pay a fee for an initial license and  a  fee  for  each  triennial registration  period  that  shall  be  one-half  of  the fee for initial license and for  each  triennial  registration  period  established  for occupational therapists; and  (g)  except  as  otherwise  provided  by  subdivision  two  of section seventy-nine  hundred  seven  of  this  article,  pass  an   examination acceptable to the department.
NY Educ L § 7905 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 156 - Occupational Therapy 7905 - Limited Permits.

§ 7905. Limited  permits. Permits limited as to eligibility, practice, and duration, shall be issued by the department to eligible  applicants, as follows:  (1) The following persons shall be eligible for a limited permit:  (a)  An  occupational therapist who has graduated from an occupational therapy  curriculum  with  a  baccalaureate  degree  or  certificate  in occupational   therapy   which   is   substantially   equivalent   to  a baccalaureate degree satisfactory to the board of  occupational  therapy and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations; or  (b)  A  foreign  occupational  therapist  who  is in this country on a non-immigration visa for the continuation of occupational therapy study, pursuant to the exchange student program of the United States Department of State.  (c) An occupational  therapy  assistant  who  has  graduated  from  an accredited occupational therapy assistant curriculum with an associate's degree  satisfactory  to  the  board  of  occupational  therapy  and  in accordance with the commissioner's regulations.  (2) A limited permittee shall be authorized to  practice  occupational therapy, or in the case of a limited permit issued pursuant to paragraph (c)   of  subdivision  one  of  this  section,  only  under  the  direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist or a licensed physician and shall practice only in a public, voluntary, or proprietary hospital, health care agency or in a  preschool  or  an  elementary  or  secondary school  for  the  purpose of providing occupational therapy as a related service for a handicapped child.   For purposes of this subdivision, supervision of an individual with  a limited permit to practice occupational therapy issued by the department shall   be   direct   supervision   as  defined  by  the  commissioner's regulations.  (3) A limited permit shall be valid for one year. It  may  be  renewed once  for  a period not to exceed one additional year, at the discretion of the department, upon the submission of an explanation satisfactory to the department for an applicant's failure to become licensed within  the original one-year period.  (4) The fee for a limited permit shall be seventy dollars.
NY Educ L § 7907 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 156 - Occupational Therapy 7907 - Special Conditions.

§ 7907. Special  conditions. (1) A person who on the effective date of this article:  (a) submits evidence of a  minimum  of  three  years  experience  with training  satisfactory  to  the  board  in  occupational  therapy and in accordance with the regulations of the commissioner; or  (b) a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in occupational  therapy, shall  be licensed upon the filing of an application with the department within six months of the effective date of this article.  (2) A person who on the effective date of chapter four  hundred  sixty of  the  laws  of two thousand eleven which added this subdivision has a current registration with the  department  as  an  occupational  therapy assistant,   if  such  person  meets  the  requirements  for  a  license established within this article, except for examination, the  department shall issue a license without examination.
NY Educ L § 8000 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 157 - Dietetics and Nutrition 8000 - Introduction.

§ 8000. Introduction.    This article applies to the use of the titles   "certified  dietitian"  and  "certified  nutritionist".    The   general   provision for all professions contained in article one hundred thirty of   this title shall apply to this article.
NY Educ L § 8001 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 157 - Dietetics and Nutrition 8001 - Definitions.

§ 8001. Definitions.    1.  Dietetics  and  nutrition  are herein each defined as  the integration and application of principles  derived  from the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people's health.   2.  Where  the title "certified dietitian" or "certified nutritionist" is used in this article it shall mean "certified dietitian",  "certified dietician", or "certified nutritionist".   3.  A certified dietitian or certified nutritionist is one who engages in the integration  and  application  of  principles  derived  from  the sciences  of  nutrition,  biochemistry,  physiology, food management and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people's  health, and who is certified as such by the department pursuant to section eight thousand  four  of  this  article.   The primary function of a certified dietitian or certified nutritionist is the provision of  nutrition  care services that shall include:  (a) Assessing nutrition needs and food patterns;  (b)  Planning  for and directing the provision of food appropriate for physical and nutrition needs; and  (c) Providing nutrition counseling.
NY Educ L § 8002 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 157 - Dietetics and Nutrition 8002 - Use of Titles.

§ 8002. Use  of  titles.   Only a person certified  under this article   shall be authorized to use the title "certified  dietitian",  "certified   dietician", or "certified nutritionist".
NY Educ L § 8003 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 157 - Dietetics and Nutrition 8003 - State Board for Dietetics and Nutrition.

§ 8003. State  board  for  dietetics and nutrition.  A state board for   dietetics and nutrition shall be appointed by the board of  regents,  on   recommendation  of  the  commissioner,  for the purpose of assisting the   board of regents and the department  on  matters  of  certification  and   professional conduct in accordance with section sixty-five hundred eight   of this chapter.The board shall consist of not less than thirteen members, ten of whom   shall  be  certified  dietitians or certified nutritionists, except that   the members of the first board need not  be  certified    but  shall  be   persons  who are eligible for certification under the provisions of this   article prior to their appointment to the board.  The first board,  with   respect  to  members  representing the profession, shall consist of five   members  registered  by   a   national   dietetic   association   having   registration standards acceptable to the department and five members who   are  members  of  or  registered  by  a national nutritional association   having  membership  and/or  registration  standards  acceptable  to  the   department.  Thereafter,  members  of  the  profession appointed to such   board shall be certified pursuant  to  this  article.    To  the  extent   reasonable,  the  board  of  regents  should  insure  the state board is   broadly representative of  various  professional  interests  within  the   dietetic   and   nutritional   community.      Three  members  shall  be   representatives of the general public. An  executive  secretary  to  the   board  shall  be appointed by the board of regents on the recommendation   of the commissioner.
NY Educ L § 8004 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 157 - Dietetics and Nutrition 8004 - Requirements for Certification.

§ 8004. Requirements for certification.  To qualify for certification, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:   1. File an application with the department;   2. (a)(1) Have received an education including a bachelor's degree, or its  equivalent  as determined by the department, in dietetics/nutrition or an equivalent major course of study which shall  include  appropriate core  curriculum  courses  in  dietetics/nutrition  from  an  accredited college or university as approved by the department, in accordance  with the commissioner's regulations; and  (2)  Have  completed  a  planned, continuous, experience component, in accordance with the commissioner's regulations, in dietetic or nutrition practice under the supervision of a  certified  dietitian  or  certified nutritionist or a dietitian or nutritionist who is registered by or is a member   of  a  national  dietetic  association  or  national  nutrition association having registration or membership  standards  acceptable  to the  department;  such experience shall be satisfactory to the board and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations; or  (b)(1) Have received an education including an  associates  degree  in dietetics or nutrition acceptable to the department,  (2)  In  the last fifteen years have completed ten years of experience and education in the field of dietetics or nutrition satisfactory to the board in accordance with the commissioner's regulations. These ten years must be the full time equivalent of any combination  of  post  secondary dietetic   or   nutrition  education  and  dietetic  or  nutrition  work experience  satisfactory  to  the   board   in   accordance   with   the commissioner's regulations, and  (3) Have obtained the endorsement of three dietitians or nutritionists acceptable to the department;   3.  Pass  an  examination  satisfactory to the board and in accordance with the commissioner's  regulations;  provided  that  such  examination shall  test  a  level  of  knowledge  and  experience equivalent to that obtained by an individual satisfactorily  meeting  the  requirements  of paragraph (a) of subdivision two of this section;   4. Pay a fee of one hundred seventy-five dollars to the department for admission   to  a  department  conducted  examination  and  for  initial certification, a fee of eighty-five dollars for  each  reexamination,  a fee  of  one  hundred  fifteen  dollars for an initial certification for persons not requiring admission to a department conducted examination, a fee of one hundred fifty-five dollars for  each  triennial  registration period;   5. Be at least eighteen years of age.
NY Educ L § 8005 (2021)
2021 New York Laws EDN - Education Title 8 - The Professions Article 157 - Dietetics and Nutrition 8005 - Special Provisions.

§ 8005. Special  provisions.   Nothing contained in this article shall   be deemed to alter,  modify  or  impair  any  conditions  of  employment   relating  to  service  in the federal government, the state of New York,   its political  subdivisions,  including  school  districts,  or  special   districts  and  authorities  or any facilities or institutions under the   jurisdiction of or subject to the certification of  any  agency  of  the   state of New York or its political subdivisions.