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2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383c - Professional Counselors › Section 20-195gg. - Practice of professional counseling. Independent practice.

(a) An individual licensed as a professional counselor pursuant to section 20-195dd may practice professional counseling. The practice of professional counseling includes, but is not limited to, engaging in the independent practice of professional counseling.
(b) An individual licensed as a professional counselor associate pursuant to subsection (d) of section 20-195dd may practice professional counseling under professional supervision. Except as provided in subsection (c) of section 20-195bb, a licensed professional counselor associate may not engage in the independent practice of professional counseling.
(P.A. 19-117, S. 166.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383d - Genetic Counselors › Section 20-195pp. - Definitions.

As used in this section, sections 20-195qq to 20-195tt, inclusive, and section 19a-14: (1) “Genetic counselor” means a person who has been licensed as a genetic counselor under the provisions of sections 20-195rr and 20-195ss; and (2) “genetic counseling” means the provision of services to individuals, couples, families and organizations by an appropriately trained individual to address the physical and psychological issues associated with the occurrence or risk of occurrence of a genetic disorder, birth defect or genetically influenced condition or disease in an individual or a family.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 360.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383d - Genetic Counselors › Section 20-195qq. - License required. Title protection. Exceptions.

(a) No person may practice genetic counseling unless licensed or permitted pursuant to section 20-195rr or 20-195ss.
(b) No person may use the title “genetic counselor”, “licensed genetic counselor”, “gene counselor”, “genetic consultant”, “genetic associate”, or the designation “LGC” or make use of any title, words, letters, abbreviations or insignia that may reasonably be confused with licensure as a genetic counselor unless such person is licensed pursuant to section 20-195rr or has been issued a temporary permit pursuant to section 20-195ss.
(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a person who (1) is licensed under chapter 370, (2) is an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 378, (3) is a nurse-midwife licensed under chapter 377, (4) provides genetic counseling while acting within the scope of practice of the person's license and training, provided the person does not hold himself or herself out to the public as a genetic counselor, (5) is employed by the federal government to provide genetic counseling while in the discharge of the person's official duties, or (6) is a student enrolled in (A) a genetic counseling educational program, (B) a medical genetics educational program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, or any successor of said board, or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, or (C) a graduate nursing or medical education program in genetics, and genetic counseling is an integral part of the student's course of study and such student is performing such counseling under the direct supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or physician.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 361.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383d - Genetic Counselors › Section 20-195rr. - Qualification for licensure. Licensure by endorsement. Fees.

(a) On and after October 1, 2015, the Commissioner of Public Health shall grant a license as a genetic counselor to any applicant who, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, furnishes evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that such applicant has earned a certification as a genetic counselor from the American Board of Genetic Counseling, or any successor of said board, or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. The commissioner shall develop and provide application forms. The application fee shall be three hundred fifteen dollars.
(b) An applicant for a license as a genetic counselor may, in lieu of the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section, submit evidence satisfactory to the commissioner of having, prior to October 1, 2015: (1) Acquired eight years of experience in the practice of genetic counseling; (2) earned, from an accredited institution of higher education, a master's or doctoral degree in genetics or a related field; and (3) attended a continuing education program approved by the National Society of Genetic Counselors within the five-year period prior to the date of application.
(c) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall present evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the applicant is licensed or certified as a genetic counselor, or as a person entitled to perform similar services under a different designation, in another state or jurisdiction that has requirements for practicing in such capacity that are substantially similar to, or higher than, those of this state and that there are no disciplinary actions or unresolved complaints pending in this state or any other state.
(d) Licenses issued under this section shall be renewed annually pursuant to section 19a-88. The fee for such renewal shall be one hundred ninety dollars. Each licensed genetic counselor applying for license renewal shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the commissioner of having current certification with the American Board of Genetic Counseling, or any successor of said board, or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics and having obtained continuing education units for certification as required by said boards.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 362.)
History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5 effective June 30, 2015.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383d - Genetic Counselors › Section 20-195ss. - Temporary permit.

The Department of Public Health may issue a temporary permit to an applicant for licensure as a genetic counselor who holds a master's degree or higher in genetic counseling or a related field. Such temporary permit shall authorize the holder of the temporary permit to practice genetic counseling under the general supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or a licensed physician at all times during which the holder of the temporary permit performs genetic counseling. Such temporary permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed three hundred sixty-five calendar days after the date of attaining such master's degree or higher and shall not be renewable. No temporary permit shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint in this state or any other state. The commissioner may revoke a temporary permit for good cause, as determined by the commissioner. The fee for a temporary permit shall be fifty dollars.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 363.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383d - Genetic Counselors › Section 20-195tt. - Disciplinary action. Grounds.

The Commissioner of Public Health may take any disciplinary action set forth in section 19a-17 against a genetic counselor for any of the following reasons: (1) Failure to conform to the accepted standards of the profession; (2) conviction of a felony; (3) fraud or deceit in obtaining or seeking reinstatement of a license to practice genetic counseling; (4) fraud or deceit in the practice of genetic counseling; (5) negligent, incompetent or wrongful conduct in professional activities; (6) physical, mental or emotional illness or disorder resulting in an inability to conform to the accepted standards of the profession; (7) alcohol or substance abuse; or (8) wilful falsification of entries in any hospital, patient or other record pertaining to genetic counseling. The commissioner may order a license holder to submit to a reasonable physical or mental examination if his or her physical or mental capacity to practice safely is the subject of an investigation. The commissioner may petition the superior court for the judicial district of Hartford to enforce such order or any action taken pursuant to section 19a-17. The commissioner shall give notice and an opportunity to be heard on any contemplated action under section 19a-17.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 364.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383d - Genetic Counselors › Section 20-195uu. - Regulations.

The Commissioner of Public Health may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to implement the provisions of sections 20-195pp to 20-195tt, inclusive.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 365.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383f - Music Therapists › Section 20-195ggg. - Music therapists. Use of title.

(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Music therapy” means the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed a music therapy program approved by the American Music Therapy Association, or any successor of said association; and
(2) “Music therapist” means a person who (A) has earned a bachelor's or graduate degree in music therapy or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education, and (B) is certified as a music therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor of said board.
(b) No person unless certified as a music therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapists, or any successor of said board, may use the title “music therapist” or “certified music therapist” or make use of any title, words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is a certified music therapist. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a class D felony. For purposes of this section, each instance of contact or consultation with an individual that is in violation of any provision of this section shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a person who (1) is licensed, certified or regulated under the laws of this state in another profession or occupation, including, but not limited to, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language pathology, audiology or counseling, or is supervised by such a licensed, certified or regulated person, and uses music in the practice of his or her licensed, certified or regulated profession or occupation that is incidental to such practice, provided the person does not hold himself or herself out to the public as a music therapist, (2) is a student enrolled in a music therapy educational program or graduate music therapy educational program approved by the American Music Therapy Association, or any successor of said association, and music therapy is an integral part of the student's course of study and such student is performing such therapy under the direct supervision of a music therapist, or (3) is a professional whose training and national certification attests to such person's ability to practice his or her certified occupation or profession and whose use of music is incidental to the practice of such occupation or profession, provided such person does not hold himself or herself out to the public as a music therapist.
(P.A. 16-66, S. 35.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383g - Art Therapists › Section 20-195mmm. - Art therapists. Use of title.

As used in this section, section 19a-14 and sections 20-195nnn to 20-195qqq, inclusive:
(1) “Art therapy” means clinical and evidence-based use of art, including art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork, to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an art therapy program approved by the American Art Therapy Association, or any successor of said association;
(2) “Art therapist” means a person who has been licensed as an art therapist pursuant to section 20-195ooo or issued a temporary permit pursuant to section 20-195ppp;
(3) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health; and
(4) “Department” means the Department of Public Health.
(P.A. 16-66, S. 36; P.A. 18-168, S. 74; P.A. 19-117, S. 176.)
History: P.A. 18-168 amended Subsec. (a)(2) by deleting reference to bachelor's degree; P.A. 19-117 deleted Subsec. (b) re use of art therapist title, deleted Subsec. (c) re application of provisions in section, deleted Subsec. (a) designator, added reference to Sec. 19a-14, and Secs. 20-195nnn to 20-195qqq, redefined “art therapist” in Subdiv. (2), added Subdiv. (3) defining “Commissioner”, added Subdiv. (4) defining “Department”, and made technical changes.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383g - Art Therapists › Section 20-195nnn. - License required. Title protection.

(a) No person may use the title “art therapist” or “licensed art therapist” or make use of any title, words, letters, abbreviations or insignia that may reasonably be confused with licensure as an art therapist unless such person is licensed pursuant to section 20-195ooo or has been issued a temporary permit pursuant to section 20-195ppp.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to (1) prohibit or restrict any activity or service, including the use of art or art materials, by a person who is licensed or certified by the department of a nationally recognized licensing or certifying organization when acting within the scope of such person's professional training, provided such person does not represent himself or herself to the public as an art therapist or as licensed to practice art therapy pursuant to section 20-195ooo, or (2) a student enrolled in an art therapy educational program at an accredited educational institution, or a graduate art therapy educational program approved by the American Art Therapy Association, or any successor of said association, provided art therapy is an integral part of the student's course of study and such student is acting under the direct supervision of a licensed art therapist.
(P.A. 19-117, S. 177.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383g - Art Therapists › Section 20-195ppp. - Temporary permit.

The Department of Public Health may issue a temporary permit to an applicant for licensure as an art therapist who holds a graduate degree in art therapy or a related field. Such temporary permit shall authorize the holder of the temporary permit to practice art therapy under the general supervision of a licensed art therapist at all times during which the holder of the temporary permit performs art therapy. Such temporary permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed two years after the date of attaining such graduate degree and shall not be renewable. No temporary permit shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint in this state or any other state. The commissioner may revoke a temporary permit for good cause, as determined by the commissioner. The fee for a temporary permit shall be fifty dollars.
(P.A. 19-117, S. 179; P.A. 21-26, S. 6.)
History: P.A. 21-26 replaced “three hundred sixty-five calendar days” with “two years”, effective July 1, 2021.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383g - Art Therapists › Section 20-195qqq. - Denial of application. Disciplinary action. Grounds.

The Commissioner of Public Health may deny an application of an individual or take any disciplinary action set forth in section 19a-17 against an art therapist for any of the following reasons: (1) Failure to conform to the accepted standards of the profession; (2) conviction of a felony, provided any action taken is based upon (A) the nature of the conviction and its relationship to the license holder's ability to safely or competently practice as an art therapist, (B) information pertaining to the degree of rehabilitation of the license holder, and (C) the time elapsed since the conviction or release; (3) fraud or deceit in obtaining or seeking reinstatement of a license to practice art therapy; (4) fraud or deceit in the practice of art therapy; (5) negligent, incompetent or wrongful conduct in professional activities; (6) physical, mental or emotional illness or disorder resulting in an inability to conform to the accepted standards of the profession; (7) alcohol or substance abuse; or (8) wilful falsification of entries in any hospital, patient or other record pertaining to art therapy. The commissioner may order a license holder to submit to a reasonable physical or mental examination if his or her physical or mental capacity to practice safely is the subject of an investigation. The commissioner may petition the superior court for the judicial district of Hartford to enforce such order or any action taken pursuant to section 19a-17. The commissioner shall give notice and an opportunity to be heard on any contemplated action under section 19a-17.
(P.A. 19-117, S. 180; P.A. 22-88, S. 8.)
History: P.A. 22-88 added provision re application denial and added provisos re felony conviction.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 383h - Community Health Workers › Section 20-195sss. - Community health workers. Study re certification program. Report.

(a) As used in this section, “community health worker” means a public health outreach professional with an in-depth understanding of the experience, language, culture and socioeconomic needs of the community who (1) serves as a liaison between individuals within the community and health care and social services providers to facilitate access to such services and health-related resources, improve the quality and cultural competence of the delivery of such services and address social determinants of health with a goal toward reducing racial, ethnic, gender and socioeconomic health disparities, and (2) increases health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of services including outreach, engagement, education, coaching, informal counseling, social support, advocacy, care coordination, research related to social determinants of health and basic screenings and assessments of any risks associated with social determinants of health.
(b) The executive director of the Office of Health Strategy, established under section 19a-754a, shall, within available resources and in consultation with the Community Health Worker Advisory Committee established by said office and the Commissioner of Public Health, study the feasibility of creating a certification program for community health workers. Such study shall examine the fiscal impact of implementing such a certification program and include recommendations for (1) requirements for certification and renewal of certification of community health workers, including any training, experience or continuing education requirements, (2) methods for administering a certification program, including a certification application, a standardized assessment of experience, knowledge and skills, and an electronic registry, and (3) requirements for recognizing training program curricula that are sufficient to satisfy the requirements of certification.
(c) Not later than October 1, 2018, the executive director of the Office of Health Strategy shall report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, on the results of such study and recommendations to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to public health and human services.
(P.A. 17-74, S. 1; P.A. 18-91, S. 63.)
History: P.A. 18-91 amended Subsecs. (b) and (c) by replacing reference to director of state innovation model initiative program management office with reference to executive director of Office of Health Strategy and making a technical change, effective May 14, 2018.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384 - Veterinary Medicine › Section 20-196a. - Fiscal and clerical assistance provided by Commissioner of Agriculture.

Section 20-196a is repealed.
(1959, P.A. 647, S. 1; P.A. 77-614, S. 609, 610.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384 - Veterinary Medicine › Section 20-196b. - Board powers and duties.

The Connecticut Board of Veterinary Medicine shall (1) hear and decide matters concerning suspension or revocation of licensure, (2) adjudicate complaints filed against practitioners licensed under this chapter and (3) impose sanctions where appropriate.
(P.A. 80-484, S. 75, 176; P.A. 86-123, S. 2.)
History: P.A. 86-123 changed name of board from “board of veterinary registration and examination” to “Connecticut board of veterinary medicine”.
Cited. 6 CA 473.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384 - Veterinary Medicine › Section 20-196c. - Transfer of board personnel from Department of Consumer Protection to Department of Health Services.

Section 20-196c is repealed.
(P.A. 80-484, S. 145, 176; P.A. 86-123, S. 11.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384 - Veterinary Medicine › Section 20-199. - Examination. Fee.

No person shall be issued a license until such person has taken and passed, with a minimum passing grade established by the department with the consent of the board, written, oral or practical examinations prescribed by the department with the advice and consent of the board. Before being admitted to the examination, each applicant shall pay to the department the sum of five hundred sixty-five dollars and an applicant rejected by the department may be reexamined at any subsequent time, upon payment of the sum of five hundred sixty-five dollars for each appearance. The Department of Public Health under the supervision of the board shall hold such examinations at least once each year at such places as it designates and at such other times and places as it determines.
(1949 Rev., S. 4603, 4604; 1957, P.A. 360, S. 3, 4; 1959, P.A. 616, S. 59; June, 1971, P.A. 8, S. 67; P.A. 77-614, S. 265, 610; P.A. 80-484, S. 77, 176; P.A. 81-471, S. 45, 71; P.A. 86-123, S. 5; P.A. 89-251, S. 106, 203; May Sp. Sess. P.A. 92-6, S. 27, 117; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3, S. 215.)
History: 1959 act doubled fees; 1971 act increased fee for first examination from $50 to $150; P.A. 77-614 required consent of consumer protection commissioner for subjects of examination, effective January 1, 1979; P.A. 80-484 transferred duties formerly held by board re examinations to department of health services, retaining board in advisory and supervisory capacity, deleted reference to commissioner of consumer protection and replaced minimum passing grade of 70% with minimum grade established by department; P.A. 81-471 changed requirement that exams be held in January and July to at least once each year and deleted provision authorizing board to prescribe form of examinations; P.A. 86-123 deleted reference to specific examination subject matter and provision requiring that applicant be notified of “the subject in which he is to be examined” and reorganized other provisions of section; P.A. 89-251 increased the fee from $150 to $450; May Sp. Sess. P.A. 92-6 raised reexamination fee from $50 to $450; P.A. 93-381 replaced department of health services with department of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3 increased fees from $450 to $565.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384 - Veterinary Medicine › Section 20-201. - Renewal of license.

Said department shall, annually in accordance with the provisions of section 19a-88, issue to each licensed veterinarian in the state, presenting an application for renewal of his or her license accompanied by the professional services fee for class I, as defined in section 33-182l, plus five dollars, a receipt stating the fact of such payment, which receipt shall be a license to follow such practice for one year.
(1949 Rev., S. 4607; June, 1971, P.A. 8, S. 69; P.A. 80-484, S. 79, 176; P.A. 81-471, S. 46, 71; P.A. 89-251, S. 108, 203; May Sp. Sess. P.A. 92-16, S. 50, 89; P.A. 15-244, S. 125; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 474.)
History: 1971 act increased fee for timely renewal from $5 to $150 and for late renewal from $10 to $150; P.A. 80-484 replaced board with department of health services, made renewals subject to Sec. 19-45 as of January 1, 1981, made renewals valid for one year and deleted provision for $150 fee for late renewal; P.A. 81-471 deleted reference to October first as renewal date; P.A. 89-251 increased the renewal fee from $150 to $450; May Sp. Sess. 92-16 replaced $450 renewal fee with fee for professional service fee class I established pursuant to Sec. 33-182
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; P.A. 15-244 increased renewal fee by $5 and made a technical change, effective July 1, 2015; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5 changed effective date of P.A. 15-244, S. 125, from July 1, 2015, to October 1, 2015, and applicable to the renewal of a license or certificate that expires on or after that date, effective June 30, 2015.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384 - Veterinary Medicine › Section 20-203. - Appeal.

Any person aggrieved by a final decision of said board taken under section 19a-17 may appeal therefrom as provided in section 4-183. Such appeal shall be privileged.
(1949 Rev., S. 4605; 1957, P.A. 360, S. 6; 1971, P.A. 179, S. 14; 870, S. 63; P.A. 76-436, S. 427, 681; P.A. 77-603, S. 73, 125; 77-614, S. 267, 610; P.A. 78-280, S. 45, 127; P.A. 80-484, S. 81, 176; P.A. 96-47, S. 10.)
History: 1971 acts required that petition be brought within 15 days and between 12 and 30 days after service rather than at next return day or “next but one” and, effective September 1, 1971, except that courts with cases pending retain jurisdiction unless pending matters deemed transferable, replaced superior court with court of common pleas; P.A. 76-436 replaced court of common pleas with superior court and added reference to judicial districts, effective July 1, 1978; P.A. 77-603 replaced provisions re petitions to court with statement that appeals be made in accordance with Sec. 4-183, retaining privileged status of appeals; P.A. 77-614 deleted provision granting appeals privileged status, effective January 1, 1979; P.A. 78-280 restored provision granting appeals privileged status; P.A. 80-484 replaced reference to revocation of license under Sec. 20-202 with reference to disciplinary actions under Sec. 19-4s; P.A. 96-47 changed “any action” to “a final decision”.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384 - Veterinary Medicine › Section 20-204. - Charges against veterinarian.

Section 20-204 is repealed.
(1957, P.A. 360, S. 5; P.A. 80-484, S. 175, 176.)
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384 - Veterinary Medicine › Section 20-204a. - Allegations of wrongdoing, investigation by department. Disclosure to complainant.

(a) The department shall investigate each allegation of any act or omission by a veterinarian specified in section 20-202. The investigation shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of section 19a-14 to determine if probable cause exists to issue a statement of charges and to institute proceedings against the veterinarian. Such investigation shall be concluded not later than twelve months from the date the allegation is submitted to the department.
(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the investigation shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure under section 1-210 and no person may disclose knowledge of the investigation to a third party unless the veterinarian requests that the investigation be open, except that the department shall provide information to the person who filed the complaint pursuant to subdivision (12) of subsection (a) of section 19a-14.
(c) If the department makes a finding of no probable cause to take action under section 20-202 or fails to make a finding within the twelve-month period required by subsection (a) of this section, the allegation submitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and the entire record of the investigation may remain confidential and no person shall disclose knowledge of such investigation to a third party unless the veterinarian requests that it be open, except that the department shall provide information to the person who filed the complaint pursuant to subdivision (12) of subsection (a) of section 19a-14.
(d) If the department makes a finding that there is probable cause to take action under section 20-202, the allegation submitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and the entire record of such investigation shall be deemed a public record, in accordance with section 1-210.
(P.A. 98-166, S. 1, 9; P.A. 17-168, S. 1; P.A. 21-121, S. 21.)
History: P.A. 98-166 effective June 4, 1998; P.A. 17-168 amended Subsec. (b) by adding provision re owner of animal that is subject of investigation not deemed to be third party to investigation for purposes of disclosure; P.A. 21-121 amended Subsec. (b) by deleting provision re owner of animal that is subject of investigation not deemed to be third party to investigation for purposes of disclosure and adding provision re disclosure of information to person who filed complaint, amended Subsec. (c) by adding provision re disclosure of information to person who filed complaint and making a technical change.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384 - Veterinary Medicine › Section 20-205. - When provisions not applicable.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any (1) person in governmental employ while acting in the scope of his or her employment, (2) person who furnishes medical or surgical assistance without compensation in an emergency, (3) veterinarian, licensed in another state, who is employed as a direct consultant for not more than ten days during any calendar year with any practitioner licensed in conformity with the provisions of section 20-197, (4) hospital, institution of higher education, laboratory, state or federal institution, or employee, student or person associated with any such hospital, institution of higher education, laboratory or state or federal institution, while engaged in research or studies involving the administration of medical, surgical or dental procedures to an animal or livestock within such hospital, institution of higher education, laboratory or state or federal institution, (5) faculty member, resident, student or intern employed by a school of veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, while engaged in clinical practice, research or studies involving the use of veterinary medical, surgical or dental procedures within a hospital, clinic or laboratory owned by such school of veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry, or (6) owner of any animal or livestock or his or her employee while administering to such animal or livestock.
(1949 Rev., S. 4606; 1957, P.A. 360, S. 7; P.A. 86-123, S. 7; P.A. 03-198, S. 2; P.A. 04-257, S. 40; P.A. 19-118, S. 76.)
History: P.A. 86-123 specified that out-of-state licensees may serve as consultants for not more than 10 days and deleted provision prohibiting construction of chapter so as to prohibit a registered physician from prescribing for domestic animals; P.A. 03-198 excluded owners of animals who are administering to their animals from requirement to have veterinary license and made a technical change; P.A. 04-257 made technical changes, effective June 14, 2004; P.A. 19-118 designated existing provisions re application of chapter as Subdivs. (1) to (4) and (6), replaced “educational institution” with “institution of higher education” and added provisions re administration of medical, surgical or dental procedures to an animal or livestock in Subdiv. (4), added Subdiv. (5) re faculty member, resident, student or intern employed by school of veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry, and made technical changes, effective July 1, 2019.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384 - Veterinary Medicine › Section 20-205a. - Disposition of abandoned animals.

Any veterinarian may dispose of any animal abandoned in his establishment, provided he shall give notice of his intention to do so to the owner at his last-known address by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall allow a period of fifteen days to elapse after the receipt is returned before disposing of such animal; but, if the owner cannot be located at such address, the veterinarian shall give such notice by publication in a newspaper having a circulation in the town in which such owner was last known to reside, and shall allow a period of fifteen days to elapse after such publication before disposing of such animal.
(1959, P.A. 345; P.A. 81-137.)
History: P.A. 81-137 reduced from 30 to 15 the number of days a veterinarian must maintain an abandoned animal after giving notice of his intention to dispose of the animal.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384 - Veterinary Medicine › Section 20-205b. - Euthanization of cat or dog by licensed veterinarian. Exceptions. Penalty. Defense.

(a) Whenever any cat or dog is euthanized, such euthanization shall be performed in a humane manner by a licensed veterinarian, provided nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the killing of any cat or dog while such cat or dog is attacking a person or another animal under circumstances where a reasonable person would consider such attack life threatening to a person or another animal or likely to cause serious physical injury to a person or another animal. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to (1) the euthanization of any farm animal or livestock, (2) the euthanization of any cat or dog by any law enforcement officer in the course of his or her duties or as described in section 20-197, (3) the euthanization of any dog in accordance with the provisions of section 22-332b and regulations adopted under said section, or (4) the euthanization of any animal in a facility subject to regulation by the United States Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare or the United States Department of Agriculture.
(b) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
(c) It shall be a defense to prosecution under this section that such person euthanized such cat or dog with a life-threatening injury or condition in order to prevent such cat's or dog's further suffering.
(P.A. 13-236, S. 1; P.A. 14-226, S. 4.)
History: P.A. 13-236 effective July 2, 2013; P.A. 14-226 amended Subsec. (a)(4) by adding “or the United States Department of Agriculture”, effective June 13, 2014.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384 - Veterinary Medicine › Section 20-206. - Penalty.

(a) Any person who practices veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the disciplinary actions specified in section 19a-17.
(b) Any person not licensed as provided in this chapter who represents himself as a veterinarian or, having had his license suspended or revoked continues to represent himself as a veterinarian or carries on veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry as defined in section 20-197, shall be fined not more than three hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than six months or both. Failure to renew a license in a timely manner shall not constitute a violation for the purposes of this subsection. Any such person shall be enjoined from such practice by the Superior Court upon application by the Connecticut Board of Veterinary Medicine. The Department of Public Health may, on its own initiative or at the request of the board, investigate any alleged violation of this chapter or any regulations adopted thereunder.
(1949 Rev., S. 4608; P.A. 85-314; P.A. 86-123, S. 9; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; P.A. 98-166, S. 2, 9.)
History: P.A. 85-314 was incorporated as Subsec. (b) through editorial action; P.A. 86-123 changed name of board from “board of veterinary registration and examination” to “Connecticut board of veterinary medicine”; P.A. 93-381 replaced department of health services with department of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995; P.A. 98-166 amended Subsec. (a) to change penalty from fine and imprisonment to disciplinary actions under Sec. 19a-17, effective June 4, 1998.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384a - Massage Therapists › Section 20-206a. - Definitions.

As used in subsection (c) of section 19a-14, and sections 20-206a to 20-206g, inclusive:
(a) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health.
(b) “Department” means the Department of Public Health.
(c) “Massage therapist” means a person who has been licensed to practice massage therapy under the provisions of sections 20-206a to 20-206f, inclusive.
(d) “Massage therapy” means the systematic and scientific manipulation and treatment of the soft tissues of the body, by use of pressure, friction, stroking, percussion, kneading, vibration by manual or mechanical means, range of motion and nonspecific stretching. Massage therapy may include the use of oil, ice, hot and cold packs, tub, shower, steam, dry heat, or cabinet baths, for the purpose of, but not limited to, maintaining good health and establishing and maintaining good physical and mental condition. Massage therapy does not encompass (1) diagnosis, the prescribing of drugs or medicines, spinal or other joint manipulations, (2) any service or procedure for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, naturopathy, physical therapy, or podiatry is required by law, or (3) Thai yoga practiced by a person who is registered as a yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance Registry and has completed two hundred hours of training in Thai yoga.
(e) “Massage” has the same meaning as “massage therapy”, as defined in subsection (d) of this section.
(P.A. 88-362, S. 6; P.A. 92-202, S. 1, 5; P.A. 93-381, S. 9, 39; P.A. 95-257, S. 12, 21, 58; P.A. 07-35, S. 1; P.A. 13-37, S. 2; P.A. 14-122, S. 122.)
History: P.A. 92-202 amended Subsec. (c) to substitute “licensed” for “certified”, effective June 1, 1993; P.A. 93-381 replaced department and commissioner of health services with department and commissioner of public health and addiction services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 95-257 replaced Commissioner and Department of Public Health and Addiction Services with Commissioner and Department of Public Health, effective July 1, 1995; P.A. 07-35 made definitions applicable to Secs. 20-206a to 20-206g, changed “Connecticut licensed massage therapist” to “massage therapist” and replaced “20-206c” with “20-206f” in Subsec. (c) and added Subsec. (e) defining “massage”, effective January 1, 2008; P.A. 13-37 amended Subsec. (d) to redefine “massage therapy” by adding provision re Thai yoga and making technical changes; P.A. 14-122 made a technical change in Subsec. (e).
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384a - Massage Therapists › Section 20-206c. - Disciplinary action. Grounds.

The department may take any action set forth in section 19a-17 if a person issued a license pursuant to section 20-206b fails to conform to the accepted standards of the massage therapy profession, including, but not limited to, the following: Conviction of a felony; fraud or deceit in obtaining a license; fraud or deceit in the practice of massage therapy; negligent, incompetent or wrongful conduct in professional activities; emotional disorder or mental illness; physical illness including, but not limited to, deterioration through the aging process; abuse or excessive use of drugs, including alcohol, narcotics or chemicals; wilful falsification of entries into any client record pertaining to massage therapy; failure to make a written referral, as required in section 20-206b; violation of any provisions of this section and sections 20-206a and 20-206b. The commissioner may order a license holder to submit to a reasonable physical or mental examination if the license holder's physical or mental capacity to practice safely is the subject of an investigation. The commissioner may petition the superior court for the judicial district of Hartford to enforce such order or any action taken pursuant to section 19a-17. Notice of any contemplated action under said section, the cause of the action and the date of a hearing on the action shall be given and an opportunity for hearing afforded in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54.
(P.A. 88-230, S. 1, 12; 88-362, S. 8; P.A. 90-98, S. 1, 2; P.A. 92-202, S. 3, 5; P.A. 93-142, S. 4, 7, 8; P.A. 95-220, S. 4–6; P.A. 99-126, S. 2; P.A. 15-242, S. 7.)
History: P.A. 88-230 replaced “judicial district of Hartford-New Britain” with “judicial district of Hartford”, effective September 1, 1991; P.A. 90-98 changed the effective date of P.A. 88-230 from September 1, 1991, to September 1, 1993; P.A. 92-202 replaced “certificate” with “license”, effective June 1, 1993; P.A. 93-142 changed the effective date of P.A. 88-230 from September 1, 1993, to September 1, 1996, effective June 14, 1993; P.A. 95-220 changed the effective date of P.A. 88-230 from September 1, 1996, to September 1, 1998, effective July 1, 1995; P.A. 99-126 deleted reference to Subsec. (b) of Sec. 20-206b and replaced “his” with “the license holder's”; P.A. 15-242 added “fraud or deceit in obtaining a license;” and made technical changes.
2023 Connecticut General Statutes › Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards › Chapter 384a - Massage Therapists › Section 20-206e. - Temporary permit.

The department may, upon receipt of an application for massage therapist licensure, accompanied by the licensure application fee of three hundred seventy-five dollars, issue a temporary permit to a person who has met the requirements of subsection (a) of section 20-206b, except that the applicant has not yet sat for or received the results of the examination required under said subsection (a). Such temporary permit shall authorize the permittee to practice as a massage therapist under the supervision of a person licensed pursuant to section 20-206b. Such practice shall be limited to those settings where the licensed supervisor is physically present on the premises and is immediately available to render assistance and supervision, as needed, to the permittee. Such temporary permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty calendar days after the date of completion of the required course of study in massage therapy and shall not be renewable. Such permit shall become void and shall not be reissued in the event that the permittee fails to pass the examination for licensure. No permit shall be issued to any person who has previously failed the examination for licensure prescribed pursuant to section 20-206b or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint or pending professional disciplinary action. Violation of the restrictions on practice set forth in this section may constitute a basis for denial of licensure as a massage therapist.
(P.A. 94-210, S. 11, 30; P.A. 99-126, S. 3; P.A. 04-221, S. 12; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3, S. 218.)
History: P.A. 94-210 effective June 9, 1994; P.A. 99-126 deleted provision re completion of a course of study satisfying requirements of Sec. 20-206b(a)(1) or (b), added provision allowing temporary license to a person who has met the requirements of Sec. 20-206b(a) but has not yet sat for or received the result of the required examination and made technical changes; P.A. 04-221 limited temporary permit to 120 days, prohibited renewal of such permit and made technical and conforming changes; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-3 increased licensure application fee from $300 to $375.