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32 ME Rev Stat § 2273 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2273. Board of Occupational Therapy Practice; establishment; compensation

 §2273. Board of Occupational Therapy Practice; establishment; compensation 1.  Establishment and membership.  There is established within the department, in accordance with Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 26, a Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. The board consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009. The persons appointed to the board, other than the public member, must have been engaged in rendering occupational therapy services to the public, teaching or research in occupational therapy for at least 2 years immediately preceding their appointments. At least 3 board members must be occupational therapists. The 4th member must be either an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant, if available. The remaining member must be a public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A. A member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Terms of appointment.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §1 (RP).] 3.  Meetings; chair.  The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the members of the board.   [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).] 4.  Compensation.   [PL 1995, c. 397, §43 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 862, §§76,77 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B134 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A139 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §43 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2274 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2274. Board of occupational therapy practice; powers and duties

 §2274. Board of occupational therapy practice; powers and duties 1.  Powers.  The board shall administer and enforce this chapter and evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Rules.  The board may adopt, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, rules relating to professional conduct to carry out the policy of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules relating to professional licensure and to the establishment of ethical standards of practice for persons holding a license to practice occupational therapy in this State.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Hearings.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §2 (RP).] 4.  Records.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §2 (RP).] 5.  Contracts.   [PL 1995, c. 397, §44 (RP).] 6.  Reports.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §2 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 397, §44 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §2 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2275 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2275. Board of occupational therapy practice; administrative provisions (REPEALED)

 §2275. Board of occupational therapy practice; administrative provisions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §B134 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §§45,46 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §3 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2276 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2276. License required

 §2276. License required 1.  License required.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §3 (RP).] 1-A.  License required.  A person may not practice, or profess to be authorized to practice occupational therapy, as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in this State or use the words "occupational therapist," "licensed occupational therapist," "occupational therapy assistant" or "licensed occupational therapy assistant" or the letters "O.T.," "O.T.A.," or other words or letters to indicate that the person using the words or letters is a licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant, or that may misrepresent to the public that the person has received formalized training in the field of occupational therapy, unless that person is licensed in accordance with this chapter.   This subsection is not intended to prohibit occupational therapy students and occupational therapy assistant students completing fieldwork from using the letters "O.T.S." and "O.T.A.S." respectively.   [PL 2019, c. 287, §10 (AMD).] 2.  Individual license.  Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter.   [PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Unlicensed practice.  A person who violates this section is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.     [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 597, §4 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 294, §3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §I2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §R4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 287, §10 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2277 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2277. Persons and practices exempt

 §2277. Persons and practices exempt Nothing in this chapter may be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services or activities of:   [PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW).]1.  Licensed persons.  Any person licensed in this State by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the person is licensed;   [PL 1997, c. 294, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Students or trainees.  Any person pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy at a developing or an accredited or approved educational program, if the person is designated by a title that clearly indicates that person's status as a student or trainee. At the discretion of the supervising occupational therapist, the student or trainee may be assigned duties or functions commensurate with the student's or trainee's education and training.   Occupational therapy students and occupational therapy assistant students completing fieldwork may use the letters "O.T.S." and "O.T.A.S." respectively.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §4 (AMD).] 3.  Supervised fieldworkers.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §4 (RP).] 4.  Associates; reciprocity.   [PL 1991, c. 509, §11 (RP).] 5.  Occupational therapy aides.   [PL 1991, c. 509, §11 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 509, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 294, §4 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2278 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2278. Temporary license

 §2278. Temporary license A temporary license may be granted to a person who has completed the education and level II fieldwork requirements of this chapter and who has also received NBCOT approval to sit for the appropriate certification examination. This temporary license allows the holder to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Temporary licensees shall take the first available national examination for which they become eligible.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §5 (RPR).]A temporary license may not be renewed more than once.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §5 (NEW).]Foreign trained applicants must receive approval to sit for the examination from NBCOT in order to be eligible for a temporary license.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §5 (NEW).]No more than one temporary license may be granted to a person who has completed the education requirements of this chapter. This license allows the holder to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. This license must be issued for a term of 6 months and may be renewed for an additional 6 months at the discretion of the board.   [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. G, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 509, §12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 294, §5 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. G, §1 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2279 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2279. Qualifications

 §2279. Qualifications An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapy practitioner must file a written application showing that the applicant meets the following requirements.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §5 (AMD).]1.  Residence.   [PL 2019, c. 287, §11 (RP).] 2.  Character.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (RP).] 2-A.  Character references.   [PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. J, §2 (RP).] 3.  Education.  An applicant must present evidence satisfactory to the board of having successfully completed the academic and fieldwork requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy or occupational therapy assisting.   A. The occupational therapy or occupational therapy assisting educational program must be accredited by ACOTE.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (AMD).]B. [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (RP).] [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (AMD).] 4.  Experience.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (RP).] 5.  Examination.  An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapy practitioner must pass an examination as provided for in section 2280‑A.   [PL 1997, c. 683, Pt. B, §20 (RPR).] 6.  Licensure.  An applicant may be licensed as an occupational therapist if the applicant has practiced as an occupational therapy assistant for 4 years, has completed the level II fieldwork requirements for an occupational therapist before January 1, 1988, and has passed the examination for occupational therapists.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (AMD).] 7.  Certification.  An applicant must submit a verification of certification form from NBCOT. The form must be completed and signed by NBCOT. An applicant applying within 3 months of having taken the certification examination who has the examination scores sent directly to the board is exempt from this requirement.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (NEW).] 8.  Fee.  An applicant must pay an application fee and license fee as set under section 2285.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 509, §13 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 212, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 294, §6 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 683, §§B19,20 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §5 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. J, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 287, §11 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2280 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2280. Examination for licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (REPEALED)

 §2280. Examination for licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 509, §14 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 294, §7 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2280-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2280-A. National examination for licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

 §2280-A. National examination for licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants The certification examination of NBCOT for the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant satisfies examination requirements of the board.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §6 (AMD).]The certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant may be waived for any person who was certified as an occupational therapy assistant by the American Occupational Therapy Association prior to June 1977.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §8 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 294, §8 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §6 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2281 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2281. Waiver of requirements for licensure

 §2281. Waiver of requirements for licensure The board shall grant a license to any person who, prior to July 25, 1984, successfully completed an examination administered by the Psychological Corporation under contract with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board if that person meets the requirements of section 2279, subsection 3.   [PL 2019, c. 287, §12 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 509, §15 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 294, §9 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 217, Pt. J, §3 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 287, §12 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2282 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2282. Issuance of license (REPEALED)

 §2282. Issuance of license (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §7 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 287, §13 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2283 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2283. Renewal of license

 §2283. Renewal of license 1.  Renewal.  A license renewal fee as set under section 2285 must be paid by the licensee. Licenses issued under this chapter are subject to renewal and expire on the stated expiration date as determined by the commissioner. Any license not renewed by the designated renewal date automatically expires. Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 2285. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the date of expiration is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, may waive examination if that renewal application is received, together with the late fee and renewal fee, within 2 years from the date of the expiration.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §8 (RPR).] 2.  Inactive status.   [PL 1991, c. 509, §16 (RP).] 3.  Continuing education.   [PL 2019, c. 287, §14 (RP).] 4.  Continuing education requirements for license renewal.  As a condition of renewal of a license, the board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements as authorized under Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5-A, paragraph D.   [PL 2021, c. 278, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 509, §§16,17 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 294, §10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §8 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 287, §14 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 278, §3 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2284 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2284. Foreign-trained applicants

 §2284. Foreign-trained applicants Foreign-trained applicants are subject to the provisions of this section.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (RPR).]1.  Approval.  Applicants must receive approval for their educational programs, supervised fieldwork and English language proficiency, based on standards set by NBCOT.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW).] 2.  Character references.   [PL 2019, c. 287, §15 (RP).] 3.  Examination.  Applicants for licensure as occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants must pass an examination as provided for in section 2280‑A.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW).] 4.  Certification.  Applicants, except those applying within 3 months of having taken the certification examination who have their examination scores sent directly to the board, must submit a verification of certification form, provided by either the board or NBCOT. All forms must be completed and signed by NBCOT.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW).] 5.  Fee.  Applicants must pay the application and license fees as set under section 2285.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §9 (AMD).] 6.  Temporary license.  Foreign-trained applicants must receive approval to sit for the examination from NBCOT in order to be eligible for a temporary license.   [PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 287, §15 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2285 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2285. Fees

 §2285. Fees The director may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $120. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2019, c. 287, §16 (AMD).]1.  Amount.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §10 (RP).] 2.  Disposal of fees.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §10 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 509, §18 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §H30 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 294, §13 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §10 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV). PL 2019, c. 287, §16 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2286 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS|32 §2286. Disciplinary actions

 §2286. Disciplinary actions 1.  Complaints.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §11 (RP).] 2.  Disciplinary action.  The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5-A for any of the reasons enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5-A, paragraph A.   A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §12 (RP).]B.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §12 (RP).]C.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §12 (RP).]D.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §12 (RP).][PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §12 (RPR).] 3.  Reinstatement.  An application for reinstatement may be made to the board one year from the date of revocation of a license. The board may accept or reject an application for reinstatement and hold a hearing to consider the reinstatement.   [PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 294, §14 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §§11, 12 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2287 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 2: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT|32 §2287. Short title; findings and declaration of purpose (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See T. 32, §2298, sub-§1)

 §2287. Short title; findings and declaration of purpose (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See T. 32, §2298, sub-§1)1.  Short title.  This chapter may be known and cited as "the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact" or "compact."   [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Legislative intent.  This compact is the Maine enactment of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. The form, format and text of the compact have been changed minimally so as to conform to Maine statutory conventions. The changes are technical in nature, and it is the intent of the Legislature that this Act be interpreted as substantively the same as the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact that is enacted by other compact states.   [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Purposes.  The general purposes of this compact are to:   A. Increase public access to occupational therapy services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses;   [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]B. Enhance the member states' ability to protect the public's health and safety;   [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]C. Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multistate occupational therapy practice;   [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]D. Support spouses of relocating military members;   [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]E. Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative and disciplinary information among member states;   [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]F. Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state's practice standards; and   [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]G. Facilitate the use of telehealth technology in order to increase access to occupational therapy services.   [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).] Revisor's Note: §2287. Telehealth services (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §5 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 32, SECTION 2276-A) SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 2292 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE|Subchapter 2: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT|32 §2292. Active duty military personnel or military spouses (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See T. 32, §2298, sub-§1)

 §2292. Active duty military personnel or military spouses (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See T. 32, §2298, sub-§1)An active duty military member or the military member's spouse shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to designating a home state, the individual may change the individual's home state only through application for licensure in the new state or through the process described in section 2291.   [PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 324, §2 (NEW).