reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
TN Code § 63-13-304 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants|§ 63-13-304. Board Powers and Duties

  The board of physical therapy has the power and authority to:  Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure and provide for the examination of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants;   Adopt passing scores for examination;   Issue licenses to those who qualify under this chapter;   Regulate the practice of physical therapy by interpreting and enforcing this chapter, including disciplinary action;   Adopt and revise rules, as it deems necessary and appropriate, consistent with this chapter, for the discharge of its obligation under this section. Such rules, when lawfully adopted, shall have the effect of law;   Establish requirements for assessing continuing competence of licensees; and   Assess all license and registration fees.     The board of physical therapy shall establish minimum competency requirements that a physical therapist shall demonstrate in order to practice dry needling.
TN Code § 63-13-305 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants|§ 63-13-305. Claims and Practices of Other Licensed Professionals — Exemptions From Licensure

  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting a person licensed or certified under any other law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which the person is licensed or certified; provided, that the person does not claim to be a physical therapist, a physical therapist assistant or a provider of physical therapy.   The following persons shall be exempt from licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under this chapter:  A person who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in a professional education program approved by the board and is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to physical therapy education;   A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant while practicing in the United States armed services, United States public health service or veterans administration as based on requirements under federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers;   A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed in another United States jurisdiction, or a foreign-educated or internationally trained physical therapist credentialed in another country, performing physical therapy as part of teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than sixty (60) days in a calendar year; and   A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed in another United States jurisdiction who is temporarily performing physical therapy for members of established athletic teams, athletic corporations or performing arts companies that are training, competing or performing in Tennessee; provided, however, that a person performing physical therapy in this state pursuant to this subdivision (b)(4) shall agree to use the secretary of state for service of process pursuant to title 20, chapter 2, part 2.     The practice of dry needling by a physical therapist licensed under this chapter shall not constitute the practice of acupuncture under chapter 6, part 10 of this title.   Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting persons licensed under any other law of this state from performing physical agent modalities for which they have received education and training.
TN Code § 63-13-306 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants|§ 63-13-306. Application — Examinations

  An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall file an application as required by the board. A nonrefundable application fee and cost of the examination shall accompany the completed written or online application. Fees shall be established by the rules promulgated by the board.   After the application process has been completed, an applicant shall take the examination for physical therapist licensure that covers current physical therapy practice.   After the application process has been completed, an applicant shall take the examination for physical therapist assistant licensure that covers current technical application of physical therapy services.   Examinations shall be available within the state at such time and place as the board shall determine. The board shall determine the passing score.   Applicants who do not pass the examination after the first attempt may retake the examination one (1) additional time without reapplication for licensure up to a total of six (6) attempts. Applications remain active for twelve (12) months. After twelve (12) months, applicants must submit a new application with all applicable fees.
TN Code § 63-13-308 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants|§ 63-13-308. License Renewal — Eligibility to Apply for Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Privileges — Changes in Name or Address — Retirement — Inactive Status — Exemption From Continuing Education Requirements

  A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed under this part shall renew the person's license as specified in the rules. An individual who fails to renew the license by the date of expiration shall not practice physical therapy or function as a physical therapist assistant in this state.   A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed in a jurisdiction that is a member state of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is eligible to become a licensee for compact privileges in this state, subject to the requirements in § 63-13-402.   Each licensee shall report to the division a name change and changes in business and home address within thirty (30) days of the change.   A person licensed by the board to the practice of physical therapy in this state who has retired, or may retire, from the practice in this state is not required to register as required by this part if the person files with the board an affidavit on a form to be furnished by the board, which affidavit states the date on which the person retired from the practice and any other facts the board considers necessary that tend to verify the retirement. If the person thereafter reengages in the practice in this state, the person must apply for licensure with the board as provided by this part and meet the continuing education requirements that are established by the board, except for good and sufficient reasons as determined by the board.   A person licensed by the board may place their license on inactive status by filing the proper forms with the board and by paying a biennial fee in accordance with rules. If the person thereafter reengages in active practice of physical therapy in this state, then the person must apply for relicensure with the board as provided by this part and meet the continuing education requirements as are established by the board, except for good and sufficient reasons as determined by the board.
TN Code § 63-13-309 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants|§ 63-13-309. Reinstatement of License — Failure to Renew License

  Reinstatement of a lapsed license following a renewal deadline requires payment of a renewal fee, a late renewal penalty fee and a reinstatement fee, in accordance with rules promulgated by the board.   Reinstatement of a license that has lapsed for more than three (3) consecutive years requires reapplying for a license and payment of fees in accordance with board rules. The individual shall successfully demonstrate to the board competency in the practice of physical therapy or, shall serve an internship under a restricted license or take remedial courses as determined by the board, or any combination of the preceding, at the board's discretion. The board may also require the applicant to take an examination.   When any license holder fails to renew and pay the biennial renewal fee within sixty (60) days after renewal becomes due, as provided in this section, the license of such person shall be administratively revoked at the expiration of the sixty (60) days after the renewal was required, without further notice or hearing. Any person whose license is administratively revoked, as provided in this subsection (c), may make application in writing to the board for the reinstatement of such license; and, upon good cause being shown, the board, in its discretion, may reinstate such license upon payment of all required fees.
TN Code § 63-13-310 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants|§ 63-13-310. Unlawful Use of Titles or Designations Indicating Licensure

  A physical therapist shall use the letters “PT” or “DPT”, as appropriate for the individual's education, in connection with their name or place of business to denote licensure under this part.   It is unlawful for any person or for any business entity, its employees, agents or representatives to use in connection with such person's name or the name or activity of the business the words “physical therapy,” “physical therapist,” “physiotherapy,” “physiotherapist,” “registered physical therapist,” “licensed physical therapist,” “doctor of physical therapy,” or the letters “PT,” “LPT,” “DPT,” or “RPT” or any other words, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that physical therapy is provided or supplied, including the billing of services labeled as physical therapy, unless such services are provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist licensed in accordance with this part.   Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting a person licensed or certified under any other law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which the person is licensed or certified; provided, that the person does not claim to be a physical therapist, a physical therapist assistant or a provider of physical therapy.   A physical therapist assistant shall use the letters “PTA” in connection with the person's name to denote licensure.   No person shall use the title “physical therapist assistant” or use the letters “PTA” in connection with the person's name or any other words, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying, directly or indirectly, that the person is a physical therapist assistant unless the person is licensed as a physical therapist assistant in accordance with this part.
TN Code § 63-13-311 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants|§ 63-13-311. Supervision of Students and Assistive Personnel

  Physical therapists are responsible for the patient care given by physical therapist assistants, assistive personnel and students on clinical affiliations under their supervision. The physical therapist may delegate to the physical therapist assistant, assistive personnel and clinical students selected acts, tasks or procedures that fall within the scope of their education or training.   Physical therapist assistants shall at all times be under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist as defined in § 63-13-103 and as further set forth in the rules promulgated by the board.   Physical therapy aides, other assistive personnel and clinical students shall at all times perform patient care activities under the onsite supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant as defined in § 63-13-103.   Physical therapist students and physical therapist assistant students shall at all times be under the supervision of a physical therapist as further set forth in the rules promulgated by the board.
TN Code § 63-13-313 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants|§ 63-13-313. Disciplinary Actions of the Board

 The board may, upon proof of the violation of any provision of this chapter, take the following disciplinary actions singly or in combination:   Deny an application for a license to any applicant who applies for the same through reciprocity or otherwise;   Permanently or temporarily withhold issuance of a license;   Suspend, limit or restrict a previously issued license for such time and in such manner as the board may determine;   Issue a letter of reprimand;   Reprimand or take such action in relation to disciplining an applicant or licensee, including, but not limited to, informal settlements and letters of warning as the board, in its discretion, may deem proper;   Revoke a license;   Refuse to issue or renew a license; or   Impose civil penalties for violation of this chapter pursuant to § 63-1-134. In addition, the board may, in its discretion, assess and collect the reasonable costs incurred in a disciplinary hearing when action is taken against a person's license.
TN Code § 63-13-314 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants|§ 63-13-314. Administrative Procedure for Disciplinary Actions — Jurisdiction of Board

  All proceedings for disciplinary action against a licensee shall be conducted in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.   The board retains jurisdiction to modify or refuse to modify, upon request of any party, any of its orders issued pursuant to this section.
TN Code § 63-13-315 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants|§ 63-13-315. Penalties

  A person commits a Class B misdemeanor if the person engages in an activity requiring a license issued according to this chapter and who fails to obtain the required license, who violates any other provision of this chapter or who uses any word, title, or representation implying that the person is licensed to engage in the practice of physical therapy. A person claims to be a physical therapist when using a title, letters or any description of services that incorporates one (1) or more of the terms, designations or abbreviations specifically restricted under §§ 63-13-103 and 63-13-310.   The board may authorize an investigation of any person to the extent necessary to determine if the person is engaged in the unlawful practice of physical therapy.   The board may, through the office of the attorney general and reporter, apply for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing an act in violation of this chapter. Injunctive proceedings are in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies prescribed in this chapter.   A person who aids or requires another person to directly or indirectly violate this chapter or rules, who permits the person's license or a license issued by this board to be used by any person other than the licensee or who acts with the intent to violate or evade this chapter or rules is subject to a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation.
TN Code § 63-13-316 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants|§ 63-13-316. Peer Assistance Program — Fees

  In lieu of a disciplinary proceeding as set forth in this chapter, the board may permit a licensee pursuant to this part to actively participate in a board approved peer assistance program under the following conditions:  The board has evidence that the licensee is impaired;   The licensee has not been convicted of a felony relating to a controlled substance or controlled substance analogue in a court of law of the United States or any other territory or country;   The licensee enters into a written agreement with the board for a restricted license and complies with all the terms of the agreement, including making satisfactory progress in the program and adhering to any limitations on the licensee's practice imposed by the board to protect the public. Failure to enter into such an agreement shall activate an immediate investigation and disciplinary proceeding by the board; and   As part of the agreement established between the licensee and the board, the licensee shall sign a waiver allowing the peer assistance program to release information to the board if the licensee does not comply with the requirements of this section or is unable to practice with reasonable skill or safety.     The board shall establish fees for all licensees to effect the purposes of this section.
TN Code § 63-13-317 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants|§ 63-13-317. Disclosures to Patient — Confidentiality of Information — Complaints — Display of License

  Physical therapists shall inform the patient of any financial arrangements connected to the referral process.   Physical therapists shall disclose in writing any financial interest in products they endorse and recommend to their patients.   The licensee has the responsibility to ensure that the patient has knowledge of freedom of choice in services and products.   Information relating to the physical therapist-patient relationship is confidential and may not be communicated to a third party not involved in that patient's care without the prior written consent of the patient. The physical therapist-patient confidentiality does not extend to cases in which the physical therapist has a duty to report information as required by law.   Any person may submit a complaint regarding any licensee or any other person potentially in violation of this chapter. Confidentiality shall be maintained subject to law.   The department shall keep all information relating to the receiving and investigation of complaints filed against licensees confidential until the information becomes public record as required by law.   Each licensee shall display a copy of the licensee's license or current renewal verification in a location accessible to public view at the licensee's place of employment.
TN Code § 63-13-401 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 4 - Physical Therapy Licensure Compact [Contingent Implementation Date. See Compiler's notes.]|§ 63-13-401. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.”
TN Code § 63-17-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 17 - Licensure Act for Communication Disorders and Sciences|Part 1 - Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists|§ 63-17-101. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Licensure Act for Communication Disorders and Sciences.”
TN Code § 63-17-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 17 - Licensure Act for Communication Disorders and Sciences|Part 1 - Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists|§ 63-17-102. Purpose

 It is the purpose and intent of the general assembly by this enactment to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized persons and to protect the public from unprofessional conduct by qualified speech language pathologists and audiologists and hearing instrument specialists, by providing regulatory authority over persons offering speech language pathology, audiology and hearing instrument dispensing services to the public.
TN Code § 63-17-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 17 - Licensure Act for Communication Disorders and Sciences|Part 1 - Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists|§ 63-17-105. Powers and Duties of Board

  The board is authorized to:  Administer, coordinate and enforce this chapter, evaluate the qualifications of applicants, supervise the examination for applicants, and may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths and shall investigate persons engaging in practices that violate this chapter;   Conduct such hearings and keep such records and minutes as shall be necessary to an orderly dispatch of business;   Adopt and publish responsible rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, regulations that establish ethical standards of practice and may amend or repeal the same; and   Govern and control every person who holds a license or is registered to practice in the field of communication disorders and sciences in this state by the rules of professional conduct adopted by the board.     The conferral or enumeration of specific powers elsewhere in this chapter shall not be construed as a limitation of the general powers conferred by this section.
TN Code § 63-17-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 17 - Licensure Act for Communication Disorders and Sciences|Part 1 - Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists|§ 63-17-106. Compensation of Board

 The board members shall receive no compensation for their services, but may receive fifty dollars ($50.00) per diem when actually engaged in the discharge of their official duties and, in addition, shall be reimbursed for all travel and other necessary expenses. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
TN Code § 63-17-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 17 - Licensure Act for Communication Disorders and Sciences|Part 1 - Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists|§ 63-17-107. Employees of Board

  The board shall employ and, at its pleasure, discharge, a secretary and such attorneys, inspectors, clerks and any other employees it deems necessary and shall outline their duties and fix their compensation.   The amount of per diem and travel expenses shall be paid in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
TN Code § 63-17-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 17 - Licensure Act for Communication Disorders and Sciences|Part 1 - Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists|§ 63-17-108. Seal — Records as Evidence

  The board shall adopt a seal by which it shall authenticate its proceedings.   Copies of the proceedings, records and acts of the board and certificates purporting to relate the facts concerning such proceedings, records and acts, signed by the secretary and authenticated by the seal, shall be prima facie evidence in all courts of the state.