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24 DE Code § 3710. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter II. License|§ 3710. Reciprocity.

§ 3710. Reciprocity. (a) Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to an applicant who:  (1) Shall present proof of current licensure in “good standing” in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States whose standards for licensure are substantially similar to those of this State. A license in “good standing” is defined in § 3708(b)(1), (2) and (3) of this title; and (2) Shall present proof of current licensure of clinical competence from the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association, or its successors, in the area in which the applicant is applying for licensure and who, if licensed in another state or states, meets the requirements of § 3708(b)(1), (2) and (3) of this title. (3) Audiologists licensed prior to July 10, 2009, shall be exempted from the educational requirement set forth in § 3708(a)(2)a. of this title. (b) An applicant who is licensed or registered in a state whose standards are not substantially similar to those of this State shall have practiced for a minimum of 5 years after licensure, provided, however, that the applicant meets all other qualifications for reciprocity in this section. (c) An applicant for licensure as a speech/language pathologist who has received a degree from a foreign school, college or university, shall have received a master's degree, or its equivalent, or a doctoral degree, or its equivalent, and shall submit a certified copy of that applicant's school, college or university record for evaluation. An applicant for licensure as an audiologist, who has received a degree from a foreign school, college or university, shall have received a doctoral degree or its equivalent, and shall submit a certified copy of that applicant's school, college or university record for evaluation. Where an applicant for licensure as an audiologist has submitted an application prior to July 10, 2009, the applicant shall have received at least a master's degree, or its equivalent. (d) In the event that a disciplinary proceeding or unresolved complaint is pending, the applicant shall not be licensed in this State until the proceeding or complaint has been resolved. Applicants for licensure in this State shall be deemed to have given consent to the release of such information and to waive all objections to the admissibility of such information as evidence at any hearing or other proceeding to which the applicant may be subject. (e) [Repealed.] 72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 154, §§  13-15;
24 DE Code § 3711. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter II. License|§ 3711. Fees.

§ 3711. Fees. The amount to be charged for each fee imposed under this chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Board, as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division in its service on behalf of the Board. There shall be a separate fee charged for each service or activity, but no fee shall be charged for a purpose not specified in this chapter. The application fee shall not be combined with any other fee or charge. At the beginning of each licensure biennium, the Division, or any other state agency acting in its behalf, shall compute, for each separate service or activity, the appropriate Board fees for the licensure biennium. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3612;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  6;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3712. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter II. License|§ 3712. Issuance and renewal of licenses.

§ 3712. Issuance and renewal of licenses. (a) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensure as a speech/language pathologist, audiologist and/or hearing aid dispenser and who pays the fee established under § 3711 of this title. (b) Each license shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division, and upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission of a renewal form provided by the Division, and attestation, as set forth in the Board's rules and regulations, that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements established by the Board. In addition, audiologists and hearing aid dispensers shall attest to calibration of electronic equipment used to assess hearing, as set forth in the Board's rules and regulations. (c) The Board, in its rules and regulations, shall determine the period of time within which a licensee may still renew the licensee's license, notwithstanding the fact that such licensee has failed to renew on or before the renewal date, provided, however, that such period shall not exceed 1 year. (d) A licensee, upon written request, may be placed in an inactive status for no more than 5 years. Such person, who desires to reactivate that person's license, shall complete a Board-approved application form, submit a renewal fee set by the Division, and submit proof of fulfillment of continuing education requirements in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3617;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 154, §  16;
24 DE Code § 3713. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter II. License|§ 3713. Temporary License.

§ 3713. Temporary License. (a) The Board may issue a temporary license to practice speech/language pathology or audiology in this State to an applicant who completes the application and pays the temporary license fee; and who, in addition, has completed all academic and clinical practicum requirements in that applicant's specialty but who has not completed a clinical fellowship year (CFY). The application shall be accompanied by a copy of the CFY plan signed by a sponsor holding a valid state license as a speech/language pathologist and/or audiologist. However, an audiology applicant who has obtained a doctoral degree is not required to satisfy the clinical practicum and CFY requirements and may be issued a temporary license to practice audiology in this State upon completion of the application and payment of the temporary license fee. (b) The Board may issue a temporary license to dispense hearing aids to an applicant waiting to take the examination for licensure who completes the application and pays the application fee. The application shall be accompanied by a statement from a Delaware licensed audiologist or hearing aid dispenser who affirms that the licensed audiologist or hearing aid dispenser shall provide direct supervision and training of the applicant during the period of temporary licensure. (c) The temporary license shall expire at the end of 1 year from issuance, except that a temporary license issued to an audiologist with a doctoral degree shall expire at the end of 90 days. The temporary license may be renewed once in accordance with the Board's rules and regulations. 65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 154, §§  17, 18;  82 Del. Laws, c. 9, § 2;
24 DE Code § 3714. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter II. License|§ 3714. Complaints.

§ 3714. Complaints. (a) All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division in accordance with § 8735, Title 29, and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation. (b) When it is determined that an individual is engaging or has engaged in the practice of speech/language pathology, audiology or dispensing of hearing aids, or is using the title “speech/language pathologist,” “audiologist,” or “hearing aid dispenser” and is not licensed under the laws of this State, the Board shall apply to the Office of the Attorney General to issue a cease and desist order. 65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 355, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3717. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter II. License|§ 3717. Hearing procedures.

§ 3717. Hearing procedures. (a) If a complaint is filed with the Board pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29 alleging violation of § 3715 of this title, the Board shall set a time and place to conduct a hearing on the complaint. Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. (b) All hearings shall be informal without use of rules of evidence. If the Board finds, by a majority vote of all members, that the complaint has merit, the Board shall take such action permitted under this chapter as it deems necessary. The Board's decision shall be in writing and shall include its reasons for such decision. The Board's decision shall be mailed immediately to the practitioner. (c) Where the practitioner is in disagreement with the action of the Board, the practitioner may appeal the Board's decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of service, or of the postmarked date of the copy of the decision mailed to the practitioner. Upon such appeal the Court shall hear the evidence on the record. Stays shall be granted in accordance with § 10144 of Title 29. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3619;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 151, §§  10, 11;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3718. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter II. License|§ 3718. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status.

§ 3718. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status. (a) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license, or removal from probationary status, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee has taken the prescribed corrective actions and otherwise satisfied all of the conditions of the suspension and/or the probation. (b) Where a license or registration has been suspended due to the licensee's inability to practice pursuant to this chapter, the Board may reinstate such license if after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee is again able to perform the essential functions of a speech pathologist, audiologist or hearing aid dispenser, with or without reasonable accommodations, and there is no longer a significant risk of substantial harm to the health and safety of the individual or others. (c) Applicants for reinstatement must pay the appropriate fees and submit documentation required by the Board as evidence that all the conditions of a suspension and/or probation have been met. Proof that the applicant has met the continuing education requirements of this chapter may also be required, as appropriate. (d) [Repealed.] 72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 17;
24 DE Code § 3719. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 3719. Exemptions.

§ 3719. Exemptions. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent:  (1) Any person from performing industrial hearing screenings under the supervision of a physician licensed in this State. (2) Any person who is not licensed under this chapter from engaging in the practice of speech/language pathology or audiology in this State, provided that such services are practiced in cooperation with a person licensed under this chapter and shall be practiced for no more than 30 days in any calendar year. The speech/language pathologist or audiologist shall meet the qualifications and requirements for application for licensure described in this chapter, or shall hold a valid license from another state which has requirements equivalent to this chapter, or shall hold a certificate of clinical competence in speech/language pathology or audiology issued by the American Speech, Language and Audiology Association. (3) Any person who is licensed to practice speech/language pathology, audiology or dispense hearing aids in any other state, district or foreign country who, as a practicing speech/language pathologist, audiologist or hearing aid dispenser, from entering this State to consult with a licensed speech/language pathologist, audiologist or hearing aid dispenser of this State. Such consultation shall be limited to examination, recommendation and testimony in litigation. (4) Any student of an accredited school or college of speech/language pathology or audiology from receiving practical training under the personal supervision of a licensed speech/language pathologist or audiologist in this State.36 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  6;  Code 1935, §  2736;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  3707;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  167E;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3720. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 3720. Penalty.

§ 3720. Penalty. A person not currently licensed as a speech/language pathologist, audiologist or dispenser of hearing aids under this chapter, when engaging in the practice of speech/language pathology, audiology and/or dispensing of hearing aids, or using in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice speech/language pathology, audiology, or dispense hearing aids, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $500 dollars nor more than $1,000 dollars for each offense. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for each offense. Justice of the Peace Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this chapter. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3622;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
24 DE Code § 4001. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 40. Real Estate Appraisers|Subchapter I. Council on Real Estate Appraisers|§ 4001. Objectives.

§ 4001. Objectives. (a) The primary objective of the Council on Real Estate Appraisers, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public, specifically those persons who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this chapter, from unsafe practices and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or fix the price of services rendered. (b) The secondary objectives of the Council are to maintain minimum standards of practitioner competency and to maintain certain standards in the delivery of services to the public. In meeting its objectives, the Council shall develop standards assuring professional competence; shall monitor complaints brought against practitioners regulated by the Council; shall adjudicate at informal hearings; shall promulgate rules and regulations; and shall impose sanctions where necessary against licensed practitioners. 75 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  3;
24 DE Code § 4004. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 40. Real Estate Appraisers|Subchapter I. Council on Real Estate Appraisers|§ 4004. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.

§ 4004. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum. (a) The Council shall hold regularly scheduled business meetings at least once in each quarter of a calendar year, and at such times as the chair deems necessary, or, at the request of a majority of Council members. (b) The Council annually shall elect a chair and vice-chair. Each officer shall serve for 1 year and shall not succeed himself or herself for more than 2 consecutive terms. (c) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. No disciplinary action shall be taken without the affirmative vote of at least 5 members of the Council. (d) Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and the Division shall maintain copies. At any hearing where evidence is presented, a record from which a verbatim transcript can be prepared shall be made. The expense of preparing any transcript shall be incurred by the person requesting it. 75 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
24 DE Code § 4005. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 40. Real Estate Appraisers|Subchapter I. Council on Real Estate Appraisers|§ 4005. Records.

§ 4005. Records. The Division shall keep a register of all approved applications for certified real estate appraiser, certified residential real property appraiser, licensed real property appraiser, and real property appraiser trainee, and complete records relating to meetings of the Council, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the Council's rules and regulations, complaints, hearings, and such other matters as the Council shall determine. Such records shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Council. 75 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  3;
24 DE Code § 4006. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 40. Real Estate Appraisers|Subchapter I. Council on Real Estate Appraisers|§ 4006. Powers and duties.

§ 4006. Powers and duties. (a) The Council on Real Estate Appraisers shall have authority to:  (1) Formulate rules and regulations, with appropriate notice to those affected; all rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the procedures specified in the Administrative Procedures Act of this State [Chapter 101 of Title 29]. Each rule or regulation shall implement or clarify a specific section of this chapter. (2) Designate the application form to be used by all applicants and process all applications. (3) Designate the written, standardized examination, endorsed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB), or its successor, and approved by the Council, and graded by the testing service, to be taken by all persons applying for licensure and certification; applicants, who qualify for licensure or certification by reciprocity, shall have achieved a passing score on all parts of the designated examination or a comparable, alternative national or regional examination, if the designated examination was not available at the time of the applicant's original licensure. (4) Evaluate the credentials of all persons applying for a license or a certificate as an appraiser in this State, in order to determine whether such persons meet the qualifications for licensing or certification set forth in this chapter. (5) Grant certificates and licenses to, and renew certificates and licenses of, all persons who meet the qualifications for certification or licensure. (6) Register applicants as real property appraiser trainees. (7) Issue temporary certificates or licenses to persons who qualify. (8) Establish by rule and regulation continuing education standards required for license or certification renewal. (9) [Repealed.] (10) Refer all complaints from certificate holders, licensees and the public concerning certified or licensed appraisers or concerning practices of the Council or of the profession, to the Division for investigation pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29; and assign a member of the Council to assist the Division in an advisory capacity with the investigation of the technical aspects of the complaint. (11) Conduct hearings and issue orders in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. (12) Where it has been determined after a hearing, that penalties or sanctions should be imposed, to designate and impose the appropriate sanction or penalty after time for appeal has lapsed. (b) The Council on Real Estate Appraisers shall promulgate regulations specifically identifying those crimes which are substantially related to the practice of real estate appraisal. 75 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  3;  79 Del. Laws, c. 163, §  1;
24 DE Code § 4007. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 40. Real Estate Appraisers|Subchapter II. Certificate or License|§ 4007. Certificate or license required.

§ 4007. Certificate or license required. (a) No person, partnership, association, or corporation shall hold himself, herself, or itself out to the public in this State as being qualified to act as a real estate appraiser, or advertise, or engage in the practice of appraising or assume to act as an appraiser, or use in connection with the person's, partnership's, association's or corporation's name, or otherwise assume or use, any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that the person, partnership, association or corporation is qualified to act as an appraiser, unless such person has been duly certified or licensed under this chapter. (b) Whenever a certificate or license to practice as an appraiser in this State has expired or been suspended or revoked, it shall be unlawful for the person to act as an appraiser in this State. (c) No person shall act as an appraiser trainee or hold himself or herself out to be an appraiser trainee unless such person has been duly registered by the Council under this chapter. 75 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 340, §  4;