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NC Gen Stat § 90-528 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-528 - Application for license; qualifications; issuance.

 90-528. Application for license; qualifications; issuance.(a) An applicant for a license under this Article shall make a written application to the Board on a form approved by the Board and shall submit to the Board an application fee along with evidence that demonstrates good moral character and graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a course of study approved by the Board.(b) The applicant shall also pass the examination administered by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc.(c) When the Board determines that an applicant has met all the qualifications for licensure and has submitted the required fee, the Board shall issue a license to the applicant. A license is valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed subject to the requirements of this Article. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-529 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-529 - Athletic trainers previously certified.

 90-529. Athletic trainers previously certified.The Board shall issue a license to practice as an athletic trainer to a person who applies to the Board on or before August 1, 1998, and furnishes to the Board on a form approved by the Board proof of good moral character, graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a course of study approved by the Board, and a current certificate from the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-530 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-530 - Athletic trainers not certified.

 90-530. Athletic trainers not certified.(a) A person who has been actively engaged as an athletic trainer since August 1, 1994, and who continues to practice up to the time of application, shall be eligible for licensure without examination by paying the required fee and by demonstrating the following:(1) Proof of good moral character.(2) Proof of practice in this State since August 1, 1994.(3) Proof of graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a course of study approved by the Board.(4) Fulfillment of any other requirements set by the Board.An application made pursuant to this section shall be filed with the Board on or before August 1, 1998.(b) A person is "actively engaged" as an athletic trainer if the person is a salaried employee of, or has contracted with, an educational institution, an industry, a hospital, a rehabilitation clinic, or a professional athletic organization or another bona fide athletic organization and the person performs the duties of an athletic trainer. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-531 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-531 - Reciprocity with other states.

 90-531. Reciprocity with other states.A license may be issued to a qualified applicant holding an athletic trainer license in another state if that state recognizes the license of this State in the same manner. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-532 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-532 - License renewal.

 90-532. License renewal.Every license issued under this Article shall be renewed during the month of January. On or before the date the current license expires, any person who desires to continue practice shall apply for a license renewal and shall submit the required fee. Licenses that are not renewed shall automatically lapse. In accordance with rules adopted by the Board, a license that has lapsed may be reissued within five years from the date it lapsed. A license that has been expired for more than five years may be reissued only in a manner prescribed by the Board. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-533 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-533 - Continuing education.

 90-533. Continuing education.(a) As a condition of license renewal, a licensee must meet the continuing education requirements set by the Board. The Board shall determine the number of hours and subject matter of continuing education required as a condition of license renewal. The Board shall determine the qualifications of a provider of an educational program that satisfies the continuing education requirement.(b) The Board shall grant approval to a continuing education program or course upon finding that the program or course offers an educational experience designed to enhance the practice of athletic trainer, including the continuing education program of the National Athletic Trainers' Association.(c) If a continuing education program offers to teach licensees to perform advanced skills, the Board may grant approval for the program when it finds that the nature of the procedure taught in the program and the program facilities and faculty are such that a licensee fully completing the program can reasonably be expected to carry out those procedures safely and properly. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-534 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-534 - Expenses and fees.

 90-534. Expenses and fees.(a) All salaries, compensation, and expenses incurred or allowed to carry out the purposes of this Article shall be paid by the Board exclusively out of the fees received by the Board as authorized by this Article or funds received from other sources. In no case shall any salary, expense, or other obligation of the Board be charged against the State treasury.(b) The schedule of fees shall not exceed the following:(1)....... Issuance of a license............................................... $ 200.00(2)....... License renewal........................................................... 75.00(3)....... Reinstatement of lapsed license................................ 100.00(4) Reasonable charges for duplication services and material.  (1997-387, s. 1; 2010-98, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-535 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-535 - Hiring of athletic trainers by school units.

 90-535. Hiring of athletic trainers by school units.Local school administrative units may hire persons who are not licensed under this Article. The persons hired may perform the activities of athletic trainers in the scope of their employment but may not claim to be licensed under this Article. The persons hired may not perform the activities of athletic trainers outside the scope of this employment unless they are authorized to do so under G.S. 90-527(b). (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-536 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-536 - Disciplinary authority of the Board; administrative proceedings.

 90-536. Disciplinary authority of the Board; administrative proceedings.(a) Grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee shall include the following:(1) Giving false information or withholding material information from the Board in procuring a license to practice as an athletic trainer.(2) Having been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a crime that indicates that the person is unfit or incompetent to practice as an athletic trainer or that indicates that the person has deceived or defrauded the public.(3) Having a mental or physical disability or using a drug to a degree that interferes with the person's fitness to practice as an athletic trainer.(4) Engaging in conduct that endangers the public health.(5) Being unfit or incompetent to practice as an athletic trainer by reason of deliberate or negligent acts or omissions regardless of whether actual injury to a patient is established.(6) Willfully violating any provision of this Article or rules adopted by the Board.(7) Having been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to an offense under State or federal narcotic or controlled substance laws.(b) In accordance with Article 3A of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, the Board may require remedial education, issue a letter of reprimand, restrict, revoke, or suspend any license to practice as an athletic trainer in North Carolina or deny any application for licensure if the Board determines that the applicant or licensee has committed any of the above acts or is no longer qualified to practice as an athletic trainer. The Board may reinstate a revoked license or remove licensure restrictions when it finds that the reasons for revocation or restriction no longer exist and that the person can reasonably be expected to practice as an athletic trainer safely and properly. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-537 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-537 - Enjoining illegal practices.

 90-537. Enjoining illegal practices.If the Board finds that a person who does not have a license issued under this Article claims to be an athletic trainer or is engaging in practice as an athletic trainer in violation of this Article, the Board may apply in its own name to the Superior Court of Wake County for a temporary restraining order or other injunctive relief to prevent the person from continuing illegal practices. The court may grant injunctions regardless of whether criminal prosecution or other action has been or may be instituted as a result of a violation. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-538 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-538 - Penalties.

 90-538. Penalties.A person who does not have a license issued under this Article who either claims to be an athletic trainer or engages in practice as an athletic trainer in violation of this Article is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Each act of unlawful practice constitutes a distinct and separate offense. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-539 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-539 - Reports; immunity from suit.

 90-539. Reports; immunity from suit.A person who has reasonable cause to suspect misconduct or incapacity of a licensee, or who has reasonable cause to suspect that a person is in violation of this Article, shall report the relevant facts to the Board. Upon receipt of a charge, or upon its own initiative, the Board may give notice of an administrative hearing or may, after diligent investigation, dismiss unfounded charges. A person who, in good faith, makes a report pursuant to this section shall be immune from any criminal prosecution or civil liability resulting therefrom. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-540 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-540 - No third-party reimbursement required.

 90-540. No third-party reimbursement required.Nothing in this Article shall be construed to require direct third-party reimbursement to persons licensed under this Article. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-600 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 35 - Accident-Trauma Victim Identification.|§ 90-600 - Short title.

 90-600. Short title.This Article shall be known and may be cited as the Carolyn Sonzogni Act. (1997-443, s. 20.12(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-601 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 35 - Accident-Trauma Victim Identification.|§ 90-601 - Purpose.

 90-601. Purpose.The identification of accident-trauma victims is crucial to the timely notification of the next of kin of accident-trauma victims and to the recovery of organs and tissues for organ transplants. In recognition of these facts, it is the policy of this State and the purpose of this act to provide for the timely identification of accident-trauma victims by law enforcement, fire, emergency, rescue, and hospital personnel. (1997-443, s. 20.12(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-603 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 35 - Accident-Trauma Victim Identification.|§ 90-603 - Timely notification of next of kin.

 90-603. Timely notification of next of kin.A State or local law enforcement officer shall make a reasonable effort to notify the next of kin of an accident-trauma victim if the individual is hospitalized or dead. Whenever possible, the notification should be delivered in person and without delay after ensuring positive identification. If appropriate under the circumstances, the notification may be given by telephone in accordance with State and local law enforcement departmental policies. In addition to the notification of next of kin made by law enforcement personnel, other emergency rescue or hospital personnel may contact the next of kin, or the nearest organ procurement organization, in order to expedite decision making with regard to potential organ and tissue recovery. (1997-443, s. 20.12(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-604 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 35 - Accident-Trauma Victim Identification.|§ 90-604 - Use of body information tags.

 90-604. Use of body information tags.(a) In order to provide the identifying information necessary to facilitate organ and tissue transplants, a body information tag shall be attached to or transmitted with the body of an accident-trauma victim by the following persons:(1) A law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic, or other official emergency rescuer who believes the seriously injured individual to be near death; and(2) Hospital personnel, after the individual has been pronounced dead.(b) The body information tag shall include information identifying the accident-trauma victim, identifying whether the individual is an organ donor, and providing any information on the next of kin. The Division of Motor Vehicles shall be responsible for producing and distributing body information tags to all State and local law enforcement departments. In addition, the tags shall be distributed by the Division of Motor Vehicles to all State and local agencies employing firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency and rescue personnel. (1997-443, s. 20.12(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-620 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 36 - Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice.|§ 90-620 - Short title.

 90-620. Short title.This Article shall be known as the North Carolina Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice Act. (1998-230, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-621 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 36 - Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice.|§ 90-621 - Declaration of purpose.

 90-621. Declaration of purpose.The purpose of this Article is to ensure the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this State receiving massage and bodywork therapy services. This purpose is achieved by:(1) Establishing education and testing standards that ensure competency in the practice of massage and bodywork therapy. Mandatory licensure of those engaged in the practice of massage and bodywork therapy assures the public that each individual has satisfactorily met the standards of the profession and continues to meet both the ethical and competency goals of the profession.(2) Establishing standards for establishments that provide massage and bodywork therapy services. Mandatory licensure of those who own or operate massage and bodywork therapy establishments assures the public that these establishments provide legal, professional services and employ licensed massage and bodywork therapists who have satisfactorily met the standards of the profession and continue to meet both the ethical and competency goals of the profession.  (1998-230, s. 10; 2008-224, s. 1; 2017-151, s. 3(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-623 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 36 - Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice.|§ 90-623 - License to practice required.

 90-623. License to practice required.(a) A person shall not practice or hold out himself or herself to others as a massage and bodywork therapist without first applying for and receiving from the Board a license to engage in that practice.(b) A person holds out himself or herself to others as a massage and bodywork therapist when the person adopts or uses any title or description including "massage therapist", "bodywork therapist", "masseur", "masseuse", "massagist", "somatic practitioner", "body therapist", "structural integrator", or any derivation of those terms that implies this practice.(c) It shall be unlawful to advertise using the term "massage therapist" or "bodywork therapist" or any other term that implies a soft tissue technique or method in any public or private publication or communication by a person not licensed under this Article as a massage and bodywork therapist. Any person who holds a license to practice as a massage and bodywork therapist in this State may use the title "Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist". No other person shall assume this title or use an abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using the title is a licensed massage and bodywork therapist. An establishment employing or contracting with persons licensed under this Article may advertise on behalf of those persons.(d) The practice of massage and bodywork therapy shall not include any of the following:(1) The diagnosis of illness or disease.(2) Medical procedures, chiropractic adjustive procedures, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, or prescription of medicines.(3) The use of modalities for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture, or podiatry is required by law.(4) Sexual activity, which shall mean any direct or indirect physical contact, by any person or between persons, which is intended to erotically stimulate either person, or which is likely to cause such stimulation and includes sexual intercourse, fellatio, cunnilingus, masturbation, or anal intercourse. As used in this subdivision, masturbation means the manipulation of any body tissue with the intent to cause sexual arousal. Sexual activity can involve the use of any device or object and is not dependent on whether penetration, orgasm, or ejaculation has occurred.  (1998-230, s. 10; 2008-224, s. 3; 2017-151, s. 3(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-624 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 36 - Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice.|§ 90-624 - Activities not requiring a license to practice.

 90-624. Activities not requiring a license to practice.Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prohibit or affect:(1) The practice of a profession by persons who are licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this State and who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice.(2) The practice of massage and bodywork therapy by a person employed by the government of the United States while the person is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws and regulations of the United States.(3) The practice of massage and bodywork therapy by persons duly licensed, registered, or certified in another state, territory, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country when incidentally called into this State to teach a course related to massage and bodywork therapy or to consult with a person licensed under this Article.(4) Students enrolled in a Board-approved school while completing a clinical requirement for graduation that shall be performed under the supervision of a person licensed under this Article.(5) A person giving massage and bodywork therapy to members of that person's immediate family.(6) The practice of movement educators such as dance therapists or teachers, yoga teachers, personal trainers, martial arts instructors, movement repatterning practitioners, and other such professions.(7) The practice of techniques that are specifically intended to affect the human energy field.(8) A person employed by or contracting with a not-for-profit community service organization to perform massage and bodywork therapy on persons who are members of the not-for-profit community service organization and are of the same gender as the person giving the massage or bodywork therapy.  (1998-230, s. 10; 2000-140, s. 93; 2017-151, s. 3(d).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-627 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 36 - Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice.|§ 90-627 - Custody and use of funds.

 90-627. Custody and use of funds.All fees and other moneys collected and received by the Board shall be used for the purposes of implementing this Article. (1998-230, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-628 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 36 - Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice.|§ 90-628 - Expenses and fees.

 90-628. Expenses and fees.(a) All salaries, compensation, and expenses incurred or allowed for the purposes of this Article shall be paid by the Board exclusively out of the fees received by the Board as authorized by this Article or from funds received from other sources. In no case shall any salary, expense, or other obligations of the Board be charged against the General Fund.(b) The Board may impose the following fees up to the amounts listed below for a license to practice massage and bodywork therapy:(1)....... Application for license......................................................................... $20.00(2)....... Initial license fee.................................................................................. 150.00(3)....... License renewal................................................................................... 100.00(4)....... Late renewal penalty.............................................................................. 75.00(5) Repealed by Session Laws 2008-224, s. 8, effective August 17, 2008.(6)....... Duplicate license.................................................................................... 25.00(7) Repealed by Session Laws 2008-224, s. 8, effective August 17, 2008. (1998-230, s. 10; 2008-224, s. 8; 2017-151, s. 3(f).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-629 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 36 - Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice.|§ 90-629 - Requirements for licensure to practice.

 90-629. Requirements for licensure to practice.Upon application to the Board and the payment of the required fees, an applicant may be licensed as a massage and bodywork therapist if the applicant meets all of the following qualifications:(1) Has obtained a high school diploma or equivalent.(2) Is 18 years of age or older.(3) Is of good moral character as determined by the Board.(4) Has successfully completed a training program consisting of a minimum of 500 in-class hours of supervised instruction at a Board-approved school.(5) Has passed a competency assessment examination that meets generally accepted psychometric principles and standards and is approved by the Board.(6) Has submitted fingerprint cards in a form acceptable to the Board at the time the license application is filed and consented to a criminal history record check by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.(7) Demonstrates satisfactory proof of proficiency in the English language.  (1998-230, s. 10; 2008-224, s. 9; 2014-100, s. 17.1(o); 2017-151, s. 3(g).)