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26 V.S.A. § 4407
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 86 - Electrologists|§ 4407. Examination

§ 4407. Examination|(a) The Director shall examine applicants for licensure as electrologists at such times and places as the Director may determine.(b) Examinations and examination procedures shall be fair and reasonable. They shall be designed to ensure that all applicants who demonstrate possession of the minimal occupational qualifications that are consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare are granted licensure. Examinations shall not be designed or implemented for the purpose of limiting the number of licensees.(c) The Director shall examine applicants for licensure and may use a standardized national examination. The Director may limit, by rule, the number of times a person may take an examination. Before selecting the examination, the Director shall consult the advisors appointed under section 4405 of this title. (Added 1999, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 46, eff. Jan. 1, 2001; amended 2005, No. 27, § 106.)
26 V.S.A. § 4408
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 86 - Electrologists|§ 4408. Application

§ 4408. Application|A person who desires to be licensed as an electrologist shall apply to the Director in writing, on a form furnished by the Director, accompanied by payment of a fee required pursuant to section 4412 of this title and evidence that the applicant meets the requirements set forth in section 4406 of this title. (Added 1999, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 46, eff. Jan. 1, 2001; amended 2005, No. 27, § 107.)
26 V.S.A. § 4409
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 86 - Electrologists|§ 4409. Electrology office license

§ 4409. Electrology office license|(a) No electrology office shall operate in this State without first obtaining an electrology office license from the Office of Professional Regulation and paying the fee provided in section 4412 of this title. Electrology office applications shall be in the form required by the Director.(b) No electrology office shall be granted a license unless the office complies with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.(c) Each electrology office shall have a designated licensed electrologist responsible for overall cleanliness and sanitation of the office.(d) The practice of electrology shall be permitted only in licensed electrology offices. (Added 1999, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 46, eff. Jan. 1, 2001; amended 2001, No. 129 (Adj. Sess.), § 40, eff. June 13, 2002; 2005, No. 27, § 108.)
26 V.S.A. § 4410
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 86 - Electrologists|§ 4410. Renewals; continuing education

§ 4410. Renewals; continuing education|(a) Licenses shall be renewed every two years upon payment of the required fee, provided the person applying for renewal completes 10 hours of continuing education, approved by the Director, during the preceding two-year period. The continuing education requirement begins with the first full two-year renewal period. The Director, with the advice of the advisors appointed under section 4405 of this title, shall establish guidelines and criteria for continuing education credit.(b) Biennially, the Director shall forward a renewal form to each licensee. Upon receipt of the completed form and the renewal fee, the Director shall issue a new license.(c) Any application for reinstatement of a license that has lapsed shall be accompanied by the renewal fee and the late renewal penalty. A person shall not be required to pay renewal fees for years during which the license was lapsed.(d) To demonstrate continuing competence, a person whose license has lapsed for more than five years shall document completion of 10 hours of continuing education and successfully complete the licensing examination prior to reinstatement of the license. (Added 1999, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 46, eff. Jan. 1, 2001; 2005, No. 27, § 109.)
26 V.S.A. § 4411
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 86 - Electrologists|§ 4411. Unprofessional conduct

§ 4411. Unprofessional conduct|(a) Unprofessional conduct includes misusing a title in professional activities and any of the conduct listed in 3 V.S.A. § 129a, whether committed by a licensed electrologist or an applicant.(b) After hearing, and upon a finding of unprofessional conduct, an administrative law officer may take disciplinary action against a licensed electrologist or applicant. (Added 1999, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 46, eff. Jan. 1, 2001; amended 2005, No. 27, § 110.)
26 V.S.A. § 4412
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 86 - Electrologists|§ 4412. Fees

§ 4412. Fees|In addition to examination fees, applicants and licensees regulated under this chapter shall be subject to the fees set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 125(b). (Added 2001, No. 129 (Adj. Sess.), § 41, eff. June 13, 2002; amended 2005, No. 27, § 111; 2019, No. 70, § 26.)
26 V.S.A. § 4451
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 87 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 4451. Definitions

§ 4451. Definitions|As used in this chapter:  (1) "Director" means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. (2) "Disciplinary action" means any action taken by the administrative law officer appointed pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 129(j) against a licensee or applicant for licensure under this chapter, premised on a finding that the person has engaged in unprofessional conduct. "Disciplinary action" includes all sanctions of any kind, including obtaining injunctions, refusal to give an examination, refusal to grant or renew a license, suspension or revocation of a license, placement of limitations or restrictions upon a license, issuance of warnings, ordering restitution, and other similar sanctions. (3) "Office" means the Office of Professional Regulation. (4) "Practice of speech-language pathology" includes:  (A) screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, rehabilitating, treating, and preventing disorders of language and speech, including disorders involving articulation, fluency, and voice; (B) screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating disorders of oral-pharyngeal function, including dysphagia and related disorders; (C) screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, and rehabilitating communication disorders; (D) assessing, selecting, and developing augmentative and alternative communication systems, and providing training in their use; (E) providing aural rehabilitation, speech-language, and related counseling services to individuals who are hard of hearing or experiencing auditory processing problems and their families; (F) enhancing speech-language proficiency and communication effectiveness, including accent modification; and (G) screening of hearing and other factors for the purpose of speech-language evaluation, or the initial identification of individuals with other communication disorders.  (5) "Secretary" means the Secretary of State. (6) "Speech-language pathologist" means a person licensed to practice speech-language pathology under this chapter. (7) "Speech-language pathology" means the application of principles, methods, and procedures related to the development and disorders of human communication, which include any and all conditions that impede the normal process of human communication. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 45, eff. July 1, 2003; amended 2005, No. 214 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. July 1, 2007; 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 276, eff. Feb. 14, 2014; 2013, No. 96 (Adj. Sess.), § 182; 2015, No. 38, § 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2015.)
26 V.S.A. § 4452
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 87 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 4452. Prohibitions; penalties

§ 4452. Prohibitions; penalties|(a) A person shall not:  (1) practice or attempt to practice speech-language pathology or hold oneself out as being permitted to do so in this State unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter; (2) use in connection with the person's name an insignia or any letters or words that indicate the person is a speech-language pathologist unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter; or (3) practice speech-language pathology after the person's license under this chapter has been suspended or revoked.   (b) A person who violates a provision of this section or who obtains a license by fraud or misrepresentation shall be subject to the pertinent penalties provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 45, eff. June 27, 2002; amended 2007, No. 29, § 72; 2015, No. 38, § 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2015.)
26 V.S.A. § 4453
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 87 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 4453. Exemptions

§ 4453. Exemptions|The provisions of section 4452 of this chapter shall not apply to a person enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in speech-language pathology at a school accredited by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, provided:  (1) the activities and services performed constitute part of a supervised course of study; (2) the person is designated by a title that clearly indicates the person's student or trainee status; and (3) the person is under the direct supervision of a speech-language pathologist licensed in this State. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 45, eff. July 1, 2003; amended 2015, No. 38, § 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2015.)
26 V.S.A. § 4454
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 87 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 4454. Construction

§ 4454. Construction|This chapter shall not be construed to limit or restrict in any way the right of a practitioner of another occupation that is regulated by this State from performing services within the scope of his or her professional practice. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 45, eff. July 1, 2003; amended 2005, No. 214 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. July 1, 2007; 2015, No. 38, § 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2015.)
26 V.S.A. § 4455
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 87 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 4455. Advisor appointees

§ 4455. Advisor appointees|(a) The Secretary shall appoint two individuals to serve as advisors in matters related to speech-language pathology. Both advisors shall be licensed speech-language pathologists, shall have not less than three years' experience as speech-language pathologists immediately preceding appointment, and shall be actively engaged in the practice of speech-language pathology in Vermont during incumbency.(b) The Director shall seek the advice of the individuals appointed under this section in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The advisors shall be entitled to compensation and necessary expenses as provided in 32 V.S.A. § 1010 for meetings called by the Director.(c) [Repealed.]  (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 45, eff. July 1, 2003; amended 2005, No. 214 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. July 1, 2007; 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 277, eff. Feb. 14, 2014; 2015, No. 38, § 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2015.)
26 V.S.A. § 4456
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 87 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 4456. Director duties

§ 4456. Director duties|(a) The Director shall administer the application and renewal process for all licensees under this chapter, and shall:  (1) provide information to applicants for licensure under this chapter; (2) administer fees collected under this chapter; (3) explain appeal procedures to licensees and applicants and explain complaint procedures to the public; (4) explain sanctions, including license revocation and suspension, that may be imposed in disciplinary cases, the criteria by which sanctions are selected, and procedures for reinstatement where appropriate; (5) receive applications for licensure, grant licensure under this chapter, renew licenses, and deny, revoke, suspend, reinstate, or condition licenses as directed by an administrative law officer; (6) with the advice of the advisor appointees, adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter, which may include rules providing for the issuance of a restricted, provisional license to a person in the process of completing the postgraduate professional training required by subdivision 4457(3) of this chapter; (7) prepare and maintain a registry of licensed speech-language pathologists; and (8) issue to each person licensed a certificate of licensure that shall be prima facie evidence of the right of the person to whom it is issued to practice as a licensed speech-language pathologist, subject to the conditions and limitations of this chapter.   (b) [Repealed.]  (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 45, eff. July 1, 2003; amended 2005, No. 214 (Adj. Sess.), § 8, eff. July 1, 2007; 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 278, eff. Feb. 14, 2014; 2015, No. 38, § 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2015; 2017, No. 48, § 32.)
26 V.S.A. § 4457
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 87 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 4457. Licensure; applications; eligibility

§ 4457. Licensure; applications; eligibility|An applicant for licensure under this chapter shall submit an application to the Office on a form furnished by the Office, along with payment of the specified fee and evidence of the eligibility qualifications established by the Director that shall include, at a minimum:  (1) a master's degree or equivalent in speech-language pathology from an educational institution approved by the Director with course work completed in areas specified by rule; (2) completion of a supervised clinical practicum, the length and content of which shall be established by rule; (3) completion of a period, as determined by rule, of postgraduate professional training as approved by the Director; and (4) passing an examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Director. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 45, eff. July 1, 2003; amended 2005, No. 214 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. July 1, 2007; 2015, No. 38, § 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2015.)
26 V.S.A. § 4458
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 87 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 4458. Renewals; continuing education

§ 4458. Renewals; continuing education|A license shall be renewed on a schedule set by the Director upon payment of the renewal fee, provided the person applying for renewal completes professional development activities in accord with the processes approved by the Director. The Director shall establish, by rule, guidelines and criteria for the renewal or reinstatement of licenses issued under this chapter. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 45, eff. July 1, 2003; amended 2005, No. 214 (Adj. Sess.), § 10, eff. July 1, 2007; 2015, No. 38, § 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2015.)
26 V.S.A. § 4459
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 87 - Speech-Language Pathologists|§ 4459. Fees

§ 4459. Fees|Each applicant and licensee shall pay the fees set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 125. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 45, eff. July 1, 2003; amended 2015, No. 38, § 39, eff. Sept. 1, 2015.)
26 V.S.A. § 4602
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 89 - Auctioneers|§ 4602. Definitions

§ 4602. Definitions|As used in this chapter:  (1) "Auction" means the offering of real or personal property for sale by means of exchanges between an auctioneer and bidders. (2) "Auctioneer" means a person who, for a fee or other compensation, conducts, advertises, or offers services to conduct auctions. Not included in this definition are persons required or authorized by law to sell real or personal property to retailers or merchants. (3) "Director" means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. (4) "Disciplinary action" means any action taken by an administrative law officer established under 3 V.S.A. § 129(j) against a licensed auctioneer or an applicant. It includes all sanctions of any kind, including the denial of licensure and the issuance of warnings, reprimands, conditions, suspensions, or revocations of licensure. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 43, eff. June 27, 2002; amended 2003, No. 60, § 34; 2005, No. 27, § 112; 2013, No. 27, § 47.)
26 V.S.A. § 4603
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 89 - Auctioneers|§ 4603. Prohibition; penalty

§ 4603. Prohibition; penalty|(a) No person shall use in connection with the person's name any letters, words, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a licensed auctioneer unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter.(b) No person shall provide services as an auctioneer as defined by this chapter unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter.(c) A person who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127(c). (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 43, eff. June 27, 2002; amended 2003, No. 60, § 35; 2007, No. 29, § 73.)
26 V.S.A. § 4604
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 89 - Auctioneers|§ 4604. Director; duties

§ 4604. Director; duties|(a) The Director shall have the following duties:  (1) provide general information to applicants for licensure as auctioneers; (2) explain appeal procedures to licensed auctioneers and applicants, and complaint procedures to the public; (3) administer fees established by law; (4) receive applications for licensure, issue licenses to applicants qualified under this chapter, deny or renew licenses, and issue, revoke, suspend, condition, and reinstate licenses as ordered by an administrative law officer; (5) refer complaints and disciplinary matters to an administrative law officer.   (b) The Director, after consultation with the advisor appointees, may adopt rules necessary to perform the Director's duties under this chapter. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 43, eff. June 27, 2002.)
26 V.S.A. § 4605
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 89 - Auctioneers|§ 4605. Advisor appointees

§ 4605. Advisor appointees|(a) The Secretary of State shall appoint two licensed auctioneers for five-year terms to serve as advisors in matters relating to auctioneers. One of the initial appointments may be for less than a five-year term. Appointees shall not have less than three years' experience as an auctioneer immediately preceding appointment, and shall be actively engaged in practice as an auctioneer in Vermont during incumbency.(b) The Director shall seek the advice of the auctioneer advisors in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The advisors shall be entitled to compensation and necessary expenses in the amount provided in 32 V.S.A. § 1010 for attendance at any meeting called by the Director for this purpose. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 43, eff. June 27, 2002.)
26 V.S.A. § 4606
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 89 - Auctioneers|§ 4606. Application

§ 4606. Application|(a) A person who desires to be licensed as an auctioneer shall apply to the Director, in writing, on a form furnished by the Director, accompanied by payment of the required fee. As a prerequisite to licensure, an applicant for licensure as an auctioneer shall have:  (1) completed a course of instruction at an auctioneering school approved by the Director with course requirements consisting of at least 40 clock hours; or (2) completed an apprenticeship of at least 250 hours of experience obtained within one calendar year that includes active participation in at least six auctions, including bid calling, under the direction and supervision of an auctioneer licensed and in good standing with this State or the state in which he or she is licensed and who has been in practice a minimum of three years. Such proof may be in the form of a sworn affidavit from the supervising auctioneer, including information as the Director may reasonably require on forms provided by the Director. Auctioneer apprentices shall contact the Office for the appropriate forms prior to beginning the apprenticeship. Registered apprentices may perform auctioneering incidental to their apprenticeship under the direct supervision of a licensed auctioneer.   (b)(1) The Director shall license otherwise qualified applicants who have obtained a license in another jurisdiction that has licensure requirements substantially equivalent to those in this State.  (2) For experienced applicants from states without licensure, the Director may allow related education, training, or experience of the applicant on a case-by-case basis to be a substitute for all or part of the apprenticeship requirement. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 43, eff. June 27, 2002; amended 2003, No. 60, § 36; 2005, No. 27, § 113; 2013, No. 27, § 47a.)
26 V.S.A. § 4607
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 89 - Auctioneers|§ 4607. Renewals

§ 4607. Renewals|(a) Licenses shall be renewed every two years upon payment of the required fee.(b) Biennially, the Director shall forward a renewal form to each license holder. Upon receipt of the completed form and the renewal fee, the Director shall issue a new license.(c) Any application for reinstatement of a license that has lapsed shall be accompanied by the renewal fee and the late renewal penalty. A person shall not be required to pay renewal fees for years during which the license was lapsed. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 43, eff. June 27, 2002.)
26 V.S.A. § 4608
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 89 - Auctioneers|§ 4608. Claims

§ 4608. Claims|Final settlement of accounts between consignors of auctioned goods and any auctioneer licensed under this chapter shall be made within 30 days of the auction sale from which the consignment was made. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 43, eff. June 27, 2002.)
26 V.S.A. § 4609
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 89 - Auctioneers|§ 4609. Unprofessional conduct

§ 4609. Unprofessional conduct|(a) The term "unprofessional conduct" means misusing a title in professional activities and any of the conduct listed in 3 V.S.A. § 129a, whether committed by a licensed auctioneer or an applicant.(b) After hearing, and upon a finding of unprofessional conduct, an administrative law officer may take disciplinary action against a licensed auctioneer or applicant. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 43, eff. June 27, 2002.)
26 V.S.A. § 4702
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 91 - Respiratory Care|§ 4702. Prohibition; offenses

§ 4702. Prohibition; offenses|(a) No person shall practice or attempt to practice respiratory care or hold himself or herself out as being able to do so in this State without first having obtained a license.(b) No person shall use in connection with the person's name any letters, words, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a respiratory care practitioner unless licensed in accordance with this chapter.(c) No person shall practice or attempt to practice respiratory care while his or her license has been revoked or suspended.(d) A person who violates a provision of this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127(c). (Added 2003, No. 139 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2005, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 50; 2007, No. 29, § 74.)
26 V.S.A. § 4703
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 91 - Respiratory Care|§ 4703. Professional identification

§ 4703. Professional identification|(a) A person holding a license to practice respiratory care in this State shall use the title "respiratory care practitioner" and the abbreviation "R.C.P."(b) A licensee shall show his or her license when requested.(c) A person matriculated in an accredited respiratory education program shall use the title "student respiratory therapist" and the abbreviation "S.R.T."  (Added 2003, No. 139 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)