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NC Gen Stat § 90-270.58 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18C - Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure.|§ 90-270.58 - Renewal of license.

 90-270.58. Renewal of license.All licenses for marriage and family therapists issued under this Article shall expire automatically on the first day of July of each year. The Board shall renew a license upon (i) completion of the continuing education requirements of G.S. 90-270.58C and (ii) payment of the renewal fee.  (1979, c. 697, s. 1; 1985, c. 223, s. 1; 1989, c. 581, s. 2; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 564, s. 2; 2009-393, s. 12.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.58A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18C - Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure.|§ 90-270.58A - Reinstatement after expiration.

 90-270.58A. Reinstatement after expiration.A person whose license has expired may have the license reinstated as prescribed by the Board. The Board shall charge and collect a fee for reinstatement of the license. (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 564, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.58B (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18C - Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure.|§ 90-270.58B - Inactive status.

 90-270.58B. Inactive status.(a) A person who holds a valid and unexpired license and who is not actively engaged in the practice of marriage and family therapy may apply to the Board to be placed on inactive status. A person on inactive status shall not be required to pay annual renewal fees, but shall be required to pay an annual inactive status maintenance fee. A person who is on inactive status shall not have to meet continuing education requirements.(b) A person on inactive status shall not practice or hold himself out as practicing marriage and family therapy or perform any other activities prohibited by this Article.(c) A person desiring to return to active status shall submit written application to the Board. The Board shall return the person to active status upon payment of the fee specified in G.S. 90-270.57 and upon such showing of competency to resume practice as the Board may require.  (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 564, s. 2; 2009-393, s. 13.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.58C (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18C - Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure.|§ 90-270.58C - Continuing education requirements.

 90-270.58C. Continuing education requirements.The Board shall prescribe continuing education requirements for licensees. These requirements shall be designed to maintain and improve the quality of professional services in marriage and family therapy provided to the public, to keep the licensee knowledgeable of current research, techniques, and practice, and to provide other resources that will improve skill and competence in marriage and family therapy. The number of hours of continuing education shall not exceed the number of hours available that year in Board-approved courses within the State. The Board may waive these continuing education requirements for not more than 12 months, but only upon the licensee's satisfactory showing to the Board of undue hardship. The Board may waive, upon request, continuing education requirements for licensees who are on active military duty and serving overseas.  (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 564, s. 2; 2009-393, s. 14.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.59 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18C - Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure.|§ 90-270.59 - Disposition of funds.

 90-270.59. Disposition of funds.All monies received by the Board shall be used to implement this Article.  (1979, c. 697, s. 1; 1985, c. 223, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 564, s. 2; 2009-393, s. 15.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.61 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18C - Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure.|§ 90-270.61 - Penalties.

 90-270.61. Penalties.Any person not licensed as a marriage and family therapist under this Article who engages in the practice of marriage and family therapy, or holds himself or herself out to be a marriage or family therapist or engaged in marriage and family therapy in violation of this Article is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1979, c. 697, s. 1; 1985, c. 223, ss. 1, 1.1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 564, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.62 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18C - Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure.|§ 90-270.62 - Injunction.

 90-270.62. Injunction.As an additional remedy, the Board may proceed in a superior court to enjoin and restrain any person without a valid license from violating the prohibitions of this Article. The Board shall not be required to post bond to such proceeding. (1979, c. 697, s. 1; 1985, c. 223, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 564, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.65 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.65 - Title.

 90-270.65. Title.This Article shall be known as the "North Carolina Occupational Therapy Practice Act." (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.66 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.66 - Declaration of purpose.

 90-270.66. Declaration of purpose.The North Carolina Occupational Therapy Practice Act is enacted to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from being harmed by unqualified persons, to assure the highest degree of professional services and conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, to provide for the establishment of licensure requirements, and to insure the availability of occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need of such services. It is the purpose of this Article to provide for the regulation of persons offering occupational therapy services to the public. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 2005-432, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.67 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.67 - Definitions.

 90-270.67. Definitions.As used in this Article, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:(1) Accrediting body. - The Accrediting Council for Occupational Therapy Education.(1a) Board. - The North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.(1b) Examining body. - The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.(2) Occupational therapist. - An individual licensed in good standing to practice occupational therapy as defined in this Article.(3) Occupational therapy assistant. - An individual licensed in good standing to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under this Article, who performs activities commensurate with his or her education and training under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.(4) Occupational therapy. - A health care profession providing evaluation, treatment and consultation to help individuals achieve a maximum level of independence by developing skills and abilities interfered with by disease, emotional disorder, physical injury, the aging process, or impaired development. Occupational therapists use purposeful activities and specially designed orthotic and prosthetic devices to reduce specific impairments and to help individuals achieve independence at home and in the work place.(5) Person. - Any individual, partnership, unincorporated organization, or corporate body, except that only an individual may be licensed under this Article. (1983 Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 1989, c. 256, s. 1; c. 770, s. 46; 2005-432, s. 2; 2006-226, s. 18.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.69 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.69 - Powers and duties of the Board.

 90-270.69. Powers and duties of the Board.The Board shall have the following powers and duties:(1) Establish and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure to practice occupational therapy in this State.(2) Conduct investigations, subpoena individuals and records, and do all other things necessary and proper to discipline persons licensed under this Article and to enforce this Article.(2a) Communicate disciplinary actions to relevant State and federal authorities and to other state occupational therapy licensing authorities.(3) Issue and renew, and deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew any license under this Article.(4) Adopt, amend, or repeal any reasonable rules or regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article, including but not limited to rules establishing ethical standards of practice.(5) Employ professional, clerical, investigative or special personnel necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article, and purchase or rent office space, equipment and supplies.(6) Adopt a seal by which it shall authenticate its proceedings, official records, and licenses.(7) Conduct administrative hearings in accordance with Chapter 150B of the General Statutes when a "contested case" as defined in G.S. 150B-2(2) arises under this Article.(8) Establish reasonable fees for applications, initial and renewal licenses, and other services provided by the Board.(9) Submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly of all its official actions during the preceding year, together with any recommendations and findings regarding improvement of the profession of occupational therapy.(10) Publish and make available upon request the licensure standards prescribed under this Article and all rules and regulations established by the Board.(11) Conduct a training program as needed for new Board members designed to familiarize new members with their duties.  (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 1987, c. 827, ss. 1, 77; 2005-432, s. 4; 2008-187, s. 40(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.70 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.70 - Requirements for licensure.

 90-270.70. Requirements for licensure.(a) Any individual who desires to be licensed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application with the Board on forms provided by the Board, showing to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant:(1) Is of good moral character; and(2) Has passed an examination approved by the Board as provided in this Article.Applicants for licensure as an occupational therapist must also have successfully completed an accredited occupational therapy educational curriculum and the required supervised fieldwork as determined by the Board. Applicants for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant must also have successfully completed an accredited occupational therapy assistant educational curriculum and the required supervised fieldwork as determined by the Board.(b) Occupational therapists who are trained outside of the United States and its territories shall satisfy the examination and educational requirements as stated in subsection (a) of this section. The Board shall require these applicants to meet examination eligibility requirements as established by the credentialing body recognized by the Board before taking the examination. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 2005-432, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.72 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.72 - Exemption from requirements.

 90-270.72. Exemption from requirements.The Board may exempt an applicant from certain licensure requirements if the applicant presents proof satisfactory to the Board of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state or the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or Guam, provided the other jurisdiction's licensure standards are considered by the Board to be substantially equivalent to or higher than those prescribed in this Article. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 2005-432, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.73 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.73 - Issuance of license.

 90-270.73. Issuance of license.(a) The Board shall issue a license to any individual who meets the requirements of this Article upon payment of the license fee prescribed in G.S. 90-270.77.(b) Any individual licensed as an occupational therapist under this Article may use the words "occupational therapist" and may use the letters "O.T." or "O.T./L." in connection with his or her name or place of business.(c) Any individual licensed as an occupational therapy assistant under this Article may use the words "occupational therapy assistant" and may use the letters "O.T.A." or "O.T.A./L." in connection with his or her name or place of business.(d) Repealed by Session Laws 2008-187, s. 40(b), effective August 7, 2008.  (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 2005-432, s. 8; 2008-187, s. 40(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.74 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.74 - Expired.

 90-270.74: Expired.
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.75 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.75 - Renewal of license.

 90-270.75. Renewal of license.(a) Licenses issued under this Article shall be subject to annual renewal upon completion of continuing education and competency requirements as may be required by the Board, upon the payment of a renewal fee specified under G.S. 90-270.77 and in compliance with this Article, and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the Board. The Board may provide for the late renewal of a license upon the payment of a late fee in accordance with G.S. 90-270.77, but no such late renewal may be granted more than five years after a license expires.(b) A suspended license is subject to expiration and may be renewed as provided in this section, but such renewal shall not entitle the licensee to engage in the licensed activity or in any other conduct or activity in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended until the license is reinstated. If a license revoked on disciplinary grounds is reinstated, the licensee shall pay the renewal fee and any late fee that may be applicable. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 1989, c. 256, s. 3; 2005-432, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.76 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.76 - Suspension, revocation and refusal to renew license.

 90-270.76. Suspension, revocation and refusal to renew license.(a) The Board may deny or refuse to renew a license, may suspend or revoke a license, or may impose probationary conditions on a license if the licensee or applicant for licensure has engaged in any of the following conduct:(1) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts.(2) Engaging in unprofessional conduct pursuant to rules established by the Board or violating the Code of Ethics adopted and published by the Board.(3) Having been convicted of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a crime involving moral turpitude or any crime which indicates that the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant is unfit or incompetent to practice occupational therapy or that the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant has deceived or defrauded the public.(4) Engaging in any act or practice violative of any of the provisions of this Article or any rule or regulation adopted by the Board or aiding, abetting or assisting any person in such a violation.(5) Committing an act or acts of malpractice, gross negligence or incompetence in the practice of occupational therapy.(6) Practicing as a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant without a current license.(7) Engaging in conduct that could result in harm or injury to the public.(8) Having an occupational therapy license revoked or suspended or other disciplinary action taken whether in this State or another jurisdiction.(9) Being unfit or incompetent to practice occupational therapy by reason of deliberate or negligent acts or omissions regardless of whether actual injury to a patient is established.(b) The denial, refusal to renew, suspension, revocation or imposition of probationary conditions upon a license may be ordered by the Board after a hearing held in accordance with G.S. Chapter 150B and rules adopted by the Board. An application may be made to the Board for reinstatement of a revoked license if the revocation has been in effect for at least one year. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 1987, c. 827, s. 1; 2005-432, s. 11.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.77 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.77 - Fees.

 90-270.77. Fees.The Board shall adopt and publish, in the manner established by its rules and regulations, fees reasonably necessary to cover the cost of services rendered for the following purposes:(1) For an initial application, a fee not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00).(2) For issuance of an initial license, a fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).(3) For the renewal of a license, a fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).(4) For the late renewal of a license, a fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).(5) Expired.(6) For copies of Board rules and licensure standards, charges not to exceed the actual cost of printing and mailing. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 2005-432, s. 12.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.78 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.78 - False representation of license prohibited.

 90-270.78. False representation of license prohibited.(a) It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed in accordance with this Article or whose license has been suspended, revoked or not renewed by the Board to:(1) Engage in the practice of occupational therapy.(2) Orally, in writing, in print or by sign, or in any other manner, directly or by implication, represent that he or she is engaging in occupational therapy.(3) Use in connection with his or her name or place of business the words "occupational therapist" or "occupational therapy assistant", or the letters "O.T.", "O.T./L.", "O.T.A.", or "O.T.A./L.", or any other words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that the person is an occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant.(b) Any person who resides in another state or foreign country and who, by use of electronic or other medium, performs any of the acts described as the practice of occupational therapy pursuant to this Article, but is not licensed pursuant to this Article, shall be regarded as practicing occupational therapy without a North Carolina license and is subject to the provisions of this Article and appropriate regulation by the Board.  (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 2005-432, s. 13; 2008-187, s. 40(c); 2009-570, s. 11.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.79 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.79 - Violation a misdemeanor.

 90-270.79. Violation a misdemeanor.Any person who violates any provision of this Article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Each act of such unlawful practice shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 648; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.80 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.80 - Injunctions.

 90-270.80. Injunctions.The Board may make application to any appropriate court for an order enjoining violations of this Article, and upon a showing by the Board that any person has violated or is about to violate this Article, the court may grant an injunction, restraining order, or take other appropriate action. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-270.80A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 18D - Occupational Therapy.|§ 90-270.80A - Civil penalties, disciplinary costs.

 90-270.80A. Civil penalties, disciplinary costs.(a) Authority to Assess Civil Penalties. - The Board may assess a civil penalty not in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the violation of any section of this Article or the violation of any rules adopted by the Board. The clear proceeds of any civil penalty assessed under this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2.(b) Consideration Factors. - Before imposing and assessing a civil penalty, the Board shall consider the following factors:(1) The nature, gravity, and persistence of the particular violation.(2) The appropriateness of the imposition of a civil penalty when considered alone or in combination with other punishment.(3) Whether the violation was willful and malicious.(4) Any other factors that would tend to mitigate or aggravate the violations found to exist.(c) Schedule of Civil Penalties. - The Board shall establish a schedule of civil penalties for violations of this Article and rules adopted by the Board.(d) Costs. - The Board may assess the costs of disciplinary actions against any person found to be in violation of this Article or rules adopted by the Board. (2005-432, s. 14.)