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2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 35. PSYCHOLOGY › Subchapter III. Other Provisions › § 3522. Appointment of a custodian of patient records [Effective Dec. 30, 2023].

§ 3522. Appointment of a custodian of patient records [Effective Dec. 30, 2023].
(a) If the Board receives a formal or informal complaint concerning access to patient records as a result of a psychologist's physical or mental incapacity, death, or abandonment or involuntary discontinuation of a psychology practice in this State, the Board may temporarily or permanently appoint an individual or entity as custodian of the psychologist's patient records after an investigation in accordance with the procedures under § 8735(h) of Title 29.
(b) (1) The custodian of patient records appointed under this section shall notify the psychologist's patients of record of the custodian's appointment by doing all of the following:
a. Publishing a notice to that effect in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the psychologist practiced. The notice must be published at least 1 time per month in the 3-month period after the custodian's appointment and must explain how a patient can procure the patient's records.
b. Notifying, by first-class mail, all patients of record who have not requested their records 30 days after publication of the first notice under paragraph (b)(1)a. of this section that the custodian has been appointed and explaining how the patient can procure the patient's records.
(2) Seven years after being appointed, the custodian may permanently dispose of patient records that have not been procured, in a manner that ensures confidentiality of the records.
(c) A custodian of patient records appointed under this section who disposes of patient records in accordance with the provisions of this section is not liable for any direct or indirect loss suffered as a result of the disposal of a patient's records.
84 Del. Laws, c. 86, § 3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 35A. Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact › § 3502A. Home state licensure.

§ 3502A. Home state licensure.
(a) The home state shall be a compact state where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology.
(b) A psychologist may hold 1 or more compact state licenses at a time. If the psychologist is licensed in more than 1 compact state, the home state is the compact state where the psychologist is physically present when the services are delivered as authorized by the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology under the terms of this Compact.
(c) Any compact state may require a psychologist not previously licensed in a compact state to obtain and retain a license to be authorized to practice in the compact state under circumstances not authorized by the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology under the terms of this Compact.
(d) Any compact state may require a psychologist to obtain and retain a license to be authorized to practice in a compact state under circumstances not authorized by temporary authorization to practice under the terms of this Compact.
(e) A home state's license authorizes a psychologist to practice in a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology only if the compact state does all of the following:
(1) Currently requires the psychologist to hold an active E-Passport.
(2) Has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensed individuals.
(3) Notifies the Commission, in compliance with the terms herein, of any adverse action or significant investigatory information regarding a licensed individual.
(4) Requires an identity history summary of all applicants at initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprints or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, or other designee with similar authority, no later than 10 years after activation of the Compact.
(5) Complies with the bylaws and rules of the Commission.
(f) A home state's license grants temporary authorization to practice to a psychologist in a distant state only if the compact state does all of the following:
(1) Currently requires the psychologist to hold an active IPC.
(2) Has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensed individuals.
(3) Notifies the Commission, in compliance with the terms herein, of any adverse action or significant investigatory information regarding a licensed individual.
(4) Requires an identity history summary of all applicants at initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprints or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, or other designee with similar authority, no later than 10 years after activation of the Compact.
(5) Complies with the bylaws and rules of the Commission.
82 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 35A. Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact › § 3505A. Conditions of telepsychology practice in a receiving state.

§ 3505A. Conditions of telepsychology practice in a receiving state.
A psychologist may practice in a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology only in the performance of the scope of practice for psychology as assigned by an appropriate state psychology regulatory authority, as defined in the rules of the Commission, and under the following circumstances:
(1) The psychologist initiates a client/patient contact in a home state via telecommunications technologies with a client/patient in a receiving state.
(2) Other conditions regarding telepsychology as determined by rules promulgated by the Commission.
82 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 35A. Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact › § 3507A. Additional authorities invested in a compact state's psychology regulatory authority.

§ 3507A. Additional authorities invested in a compact state's psychology regulatory authority.
In addition to any other powers granted under state law, a compact state's psychology regulatory authority shall have the authority under this Compact to:
(1) Issue subpoenas, for both hearings and investigations, which require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a compact state's psychology regulatory authority for the attendance and testimony of witnesses, or the production of evidence from another compact state shall be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to that court's practice and procedure in considering subpoenas issued in its own proceedings. The issuing state psychology regulatory authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state where the witnesses and/or evidence are located; and
(2) Issue cease and desist or injunctive relief orders to revoke a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology or temporary authorization to practice.
(3) During the course of any investigation, a psychologist may not change home state licensure. A home state psychology regulatory authority is authorized to complete any pending investigations of a psychologist and to take any actions appropriate under its law. The home state psychology regulatory authority shall promptly report the conclusions of such investigations to the Commission. Once an investigation has been completed, and pending the outcome of said investigation, the psychologist may change home state licensure. The Commission shall promptly notify the new home state of any such decisions as provided in the rules of the Commission. All information provided to the Commission or distributed by compact states pursuant to the psychologist shall be confidential, filed under seal and used for investigatory or disciplinary matters. The Commission may create additional rules for mandated or discretionary sharing of information by compact states.
82 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 35A. Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact › § 3508A . Coordination licensure information system.

§ 3508A . Coordination licensure information system.
(a) The Commission shall provide for the development and maintenance of a coordinated licensure information system (coordinated database) and reporting system containing licensure and disciplinary action information on all psychologists individuals to whom this Compact is applicable in all compact states as defined by the rules of the Commission.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a compact state shall submit a uniform data set to the Coordinated Database on all licensees as required by the rules of the Commission, including:
(1) Identifying information.
(2) Licensure data.
(3) Significant investigatory information.
(4) Adverse actions against a psychologist's license.
(5) An indicator that a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology or temporary authorization to practice is revoked.
(6) Non-confidential information related to alternative program participation information.
(7) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reasons for such denial.
(8) Other information which may facilitate the administration of this Compact, as determined by the rules of the Commission.
(c) The coordinated database administrator shall promptly notify all compact states of any adverse action taken against, or significant investigative information on, any licensee in a compact state.
(d) Compact states reporting information to the coordinated database may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the compact state reporting the information.
(e) Any information submitted to the coordinated database that is subsequently required to be expunged by the law of the compact state reporting the information shall be removed from the coordinated database.
82 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 35A. Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact › § 3512A. Date of implementation of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission and Association rules, withdrawal, and amendments.

§ 3512A. Date of implementation of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission and Association rules, withdrawal, and amendments.
(a) The Compact shall come into effect on the date on which the Compact is enacted into law in the seventh compact state. The provisions which become effective at that time shall be limited to the powers granted to the Commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of rules. Thereafter, the Commission shall meet and exercise rulemaking powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the Compact.
(b) Any state which joins the Compact subsequent to the Commission's initial adoption of the rules shall be subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which the Compact becomes law in that state. Any rule which has been previously adopted by the Commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the Compact becomes law in that state.
(c) Any compact state may withdraw from this Compact by enacting a statute repealing the same.
(1) A compact state's withdrawal shall not take effect until 6 months after enactment of the repealing statute.
(2) Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's psychology regulatory authority to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this act prior to the effective date of withdrawal.
(d) Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any psychology licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a compact state and a non-compact state which does not conflict with the provisions of this Compact.
(e) This Compact may be amended by the compact states. No amendment to this Compact shall become effective and binding upon any compact state until it is enacted into the law of all compact states.
82 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 35A. Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact › § 3513A. Construction and severability.

§ 3513A. Construction and severability.
This Compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. If this Compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state member thereto, the Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining compact states.
82 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter I. Board of Geologists › § 3601. Objectives.

§ 3601. Objectives.
The primary objective of the Board of Geologists, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public, specifically those persons who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this chapter, from unsafe practices and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or fix the price of services rendered.
The secondary objectives of the Board are to maintain minimum standards of practitioner competency; and to maintain certain standards in the delivery of services to the public. In meeting its objectives, the Board shall develop standards assuring professional competence; shall monitor complaints brought against practitioners regulated by the Board; shall adjudicate at formal hearings; shall promulgate rules and regulations; and shall impose sanctions where necessary against licensed practitioners.
71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter I. Board of Geologists › § 3602. Definitions.

§ 3602. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them under this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) “Board” shall mean the State Board of Geologists established in this chapter.
(2) “Excessive use or abuse of drugs” shall mean any use of narcotics, controlled substances or illegal drugs without a prescription from a licensed physician, or the abuse of alcoholic beverage such that it impairs a person's ability to perform the work of a geologist.
(3) “Geologist” shall mean a person who is qualified to practice professional geology including specialists in its various subdisciplines.
(4) “Person” shall mean a corporation, company, association and partnership, as well as an individual.
(5) “Practice of geology” shall mean any service or creative work, the adequate performance of which requires geologic education, training and experience in the application of the principles, theories, laws and body of knowledge encompassed in the science of geology. This may take the form of, but is not limited to, consultation, research, investigation, evaluations, mapping, sampling, planning of geologic projects and embracing such geological services or work in connection with any public or private utilities, structures, roads, building, processes, works or projects. A person shall be construed to practice geology, who by verbal claim, sign, advertisement or in any other way represents himself or herself to be a geologist, or who holds himself or herself out as able to perform or who does perform geologic services or work.
(6) “Responsible charge” shall mean the individual control and direction, by the use of initiative, skill and individual judgment, of the practice of geology.
(7) “Substantially related” means the nature of the criminal conduct, for which the person was convicted, has a direct bearing on the fitness or ability to perform 1 or more of the duties or responsibilities necessarily related to the practice of geology.
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3601;  58 Del. Laws, c. 477;  61 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 262, §  75;  83 Del. Laws, c. 153, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter I. Board of Geologists › § 3604. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.

§ 3604. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.
(a) The Board shall hold regularly scheduled business meetings at least once in each quarter of a calendar year, and at such times as the President deems necessary, or at the request of a majority of the Board members.
(b) The Board annually shall elect a President, Vice-President and Secretary. Each officer shall serve for 1 year, and shall not succeed himself or herself for more than 2 consecutive terms.
(c) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. No disciplinary action shall be taken without the affirmative vote of at least 4 members of the Board.
(d) Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded, and copies shall be maintained by the Division of Professional Regulation. At any hearing where evidence is presented, a record from which a verbatim transcript can be prepared shall be made. The expense of preparing any transcript shall be incurred by the person requesting it.
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3604;  58 Del. Laws, c. 477;  61 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter I. Board of Geologists › § 3605. Records.

§ 3605. Records.
The Division of Professional Regulation shall keep a register of all approved applications for license as a geologist, and complete records relating to meetings of the Board, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the Board's rules and regulations, complaints, hearings and such other matters as the Board shall determine. Such records shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Board.
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3605;  58 Del. Laws, c. 477;  61 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter II. License › § 3607. License required.

§ 3607. License required.
(a) No person shall engage in the practice of geology or hold himself or herself out to the public in this State as being qualified to practice geology; or use in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assume or use, any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice geology, unless such person has been duly licensed under this chapter.
(b) Whenever a license to practice as a geologist in this State has expired or been suspended or revoked, it shall be unlawful for the person to practice geology in this State.
61 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter II. License › § 3609. Reciprocity.

§ 3609. Reciprocity.
Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to each applicant who shall present proof of current licensure in good standing in another State, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States; and who meets the following criteria:
(1) Has received a degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geology; or has completed 30 credit hours of geology or its subdisciplines, of which 24 credits are third or fourth year courses or graduate courses;
(2) The applicant's license is in good standing as defined in § 3608(a)(4)-(6), of this title;
(3) Has achieved the passing score on all parts of the written, standardized examination administered by the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG), or its successor; unless at the time the applicant became licensed in the State, District of Columbia, or territory of the United States, from which the applicant is applying, the examination prepared under the authority of ASBOG, or subsequent examination or examinations prepared under the authority of ASBOG was/were not required by the State of Delaware; and
(4) Shall have practiced for a minimum of 2 years after licensure in the jurisdiction from which that applicant is applying for licensure and acquired 5 years experience, or its equivalent, in geologic work satisfactory to the Board as defined in its rules and regulations; provided however, that the applicant meets all other qualifications for reciprocity in this section.
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3607;  58 Del. Laws, c. 477;  61 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  6;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 374, §  2;  75 Del. Laws, c. 436, §  41;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter II. License › § 3610. Fees.

§ 3610. Fees.
The amount to be charged for each fee imposed under this chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Board, as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division of Professional Regulation in its service on behalf of the Board. There shall be a separate fee charged for each service or activity, but no fee shall be charged for a purpose not specified in this chapter. The application fee shall not be combined with any other fee or charge. At the beginning of each licensure biennium, the Division of Professional Regulation, or any other state agency acting in its behalf, shall compute, for each separate service or activity, the appropriate Board fees for the licensure biennium.
66 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  8;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter II. License › § 3611. Issuance and renewal of licenses.

§ 3611. Issuance and renewal of licenses.
(a) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensure as a geologist and who pays the fee established under § 3610 of this title.
(b) Each license shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division of Professional Regulation, and upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission of a renewal form provided by the Division of Professional Regulation, and proof that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements established by the Board.
(c) The Board, in its rules and regulations, shall determine the period of time within which a licensed geologist may still renew that licensed geologist's license, notwithstanding the fact that such licensee has failed to renew on or before the renewal date.
(d) A person licensed pursuant to this chapter, upon written request, may be placed in an inactive status. Such person may reenter practice upon written notification to the Board of the intent to do so and completion of continuing education as required in the Board's rules and regulations. The Board may establish by regulation provisions for resuming active status.
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3609;  58 Del. Laws, c. 477;  61 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  7;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 129, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter II. License › § 3613. Complaints.

§ 3613. Complaints.
(a) All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division of Professional Regulation in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29, and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation.
(b) When it is determined that an individual is engaging, or has engaged, in the practice of geology, or is using the title “geologist” and is not licensed under the laws of this State, the Board shall apply to the Office of the Attorney General to issue a cease and desist order after formally warning the unlicensed practitioner in accordance with this chapter.
71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter II. License › § 3614. Disciplinary sanctions.

§ 3614. Disciplinary sanctions.
(a) The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that one of the conditions or violations set forth in § 3612 of this title applies to a practitioner regulated by this chapter:
(1) Issue a letter of reprimand;
(2) Censure a practitioner;
(3) Place a practitioner on probationary status, and require the practitioner to:
a. Report regularly to the Board upon the matters which are the basis of the probation;
b. Limit all practice and professional activities to those areas prescribed by the Board;
(4) Suspend any practitioner's license;
(5) Revoke any practitioner's license;
(6) Impose a monetary penalty not to exceed $500 for each violation.
(b) The Board may withdraw or reduce conditions of probation when it finds that the deficiencies which required such action have been remedied.
(c) In the event of a formal or informal complaint concerning the activity of a licensee that presents a clear and immediate danger to the public health, safety or welfare, the Board may temporarily suspend the person's license, pending a hearing, upon the written order of the Secretary of State or the Secretary's designee, with the concurrence of the Board chair or the Board chair's designee. An order temporarily suspending a license may not be issued unless the person or the person's attorney received at least 24 hours' written or oral notice before the temporary suspension so that the person or the person's attorney may file a written response to the proposed suspension. The decision as to whether to issue the temporary order of suspension will be decided on the written submissions. An order of temporary suspension pending a hearing may remain in effect for no longer than 60 days from the date of the issuance of the order unless the temporarily suspended person requests a continuance of the hearing date. If the temporarily suspended person requests a continuance, the order of temporary suspension remains in effect until the hearing is convened and a decision is rendered by the Board. A person whose license has been temporarily suspended pursuant to this section may request an expedited hearing. The Board shall schedule the hearing on an expedited basis, provided that the Board receives the request within 5 calendar days from the date on which the person received notification of the decision to temporarily suspend the person's license.
(d) Where a license has been suspended due to a disability of the licensee, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee is able to practice with reasonable skill and safety.
(e) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license, or removal from probationary status, the Board may impose such disciplinary or corrective measures as are authorized under this chapter.
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3611;  58 Del. Laws, c. 477;  61 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  8;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 213, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter II. License › § 3615. Hearing procedures.

§ 3615. Hearing procedures.
(a) If a complaint is filed with the Board pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29, alleging violation of § 3612 of this title, the Board shall set a time and place to conduct a hearing on the complaint. Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29.
(b) All hearings shall be informal without use of rules of evidence. If the Board finds, by a majority vote of all members, that the complaint has merit, the Board shall take such action permitted under this chapter as it deems necessary. The Board's decision shall be in writing and shall include its reasons for such decision. The Board's decision shall be mailed immediately to the practitioner.
(c) Where the practitioner is in disagreement with the action of the Board, the practitioner may appeal the Board's decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of service, or of the postmarked date of the copy of the decision mailed to the practitioner. Upon such appeal the Court shall hear the evidence on the record. Stays shall be granted in accordance with § 10144 of Title 29.
71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter II. License › § 3616. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status.

§ 3616. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status.
(a) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license, or removal from probationary status, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee has taken the prescribed corrective actions and otherwise satisfied all of the conditions of the suspension and/or the probation.
(b) Where a license or registration has been suspended due to the licensee's inability to practice pursuant to this chapter, the Board may reinstate such license, if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee is again able to perform the essential functions of a geologist, with or without reasonable accommodations; and/or there is no longer a significant risk of substantial harm to the health and safety of the individual or others.
(c) Applicants for reinstatement must pay the appropriate fees and submit documentation required by the Board as evidence that all the conditions of a suspension and/or probation have been met. Proof that the applicant has met the continuing education requirements of this chapter may also be required, as appropriate.
(d) [Repealed.]
71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 16;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter III. Other Provisions › § 3617. Exemptions.

§ 3617. Exemptions.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent persons engaged solely in teaching the science of geology from continuing to engage in the act of teaching the science of geology;
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of geology by persons working under the direct supervision of a Delaware licensed geologist; such licensed geologist shall be responsible for the activities of unlicensed persons practicing geology in this State. The supervising licensed geologist shall inform the Board of the unlicensed practice of geology.
71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter III. Other Provisions › § 3618. Penalty.

§ 3618. Penalty.
A person not currently licensed as a geologist under this chapter, when guilty of engaging in the practice of geology, or using in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice geology, such offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each offense. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for each offense. Justice of the Peace Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this chapter.
71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 36. GEOLOGY › Subchapter III. Other Provisions › § 3619. Seal.

§ 3619. Seal.
Every geologist licensed in this State shall have a seal of a design authorized by the Board by regulation. All technical submissions prepared by such geologist, or under that geologist's direct supervision, shall be stamped with the impression of that geologist's seal. No licensed geologist shall impress that geologist's seal on any technical submission unless it has been prepared under that geologist's direct supervision.
71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 37. SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AUDIOLOGISTS, AND HEARING AID DISPENSERS › Subchapter I. Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers › § 3701. Objectives.

§ 3701. Objectives.
The primary objective of the Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public, specifically those persons who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this chapter, from unsafe practices and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or fix the price of services rendered.
The secondary objectives of the Board are to maintain minimum standards of practitioner competency and to maintain certain standards in the delivery of services to the public. In meeting its objectives, the Board shall develop standards assuring professional competence; shall monitor complaints brought against practitioners regulated by the Board; shall adjudicate at formal hearings; shall promulgate rules and regulations; and shall impose sanctions where necessary against licensed practitioners.
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3601;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 151, §  2;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 37. SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AUDIOLOGISTS, AND HEARING AID DISPENSERS › Subchapter I. Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers › § 3704. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.

§ 3704. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.
(a) The Board shall hold regularly scheduled business meetings at least once in each quarter of a calendar year and at such times as the President deems necessary or at the request of a majority of the Board members.
(b) The Board annually shall elect a President and Secretary. Each officer shall serve for 1 year, and shall not succeed oneself for more than 2 consecutive terms.
(c) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business, and no disciplinary action shall be taken without the affirmative vote of at least 5 members.
(d) The Division shall take and maintain minutes of all meetings.
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3607;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 151, §  8;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  24;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;  84 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 1;  84 Del. Laws, c. 234, § 3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 24 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 37. SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AUDIOLOGISTS, AND HEARING AID DISPENSERS › Subchapter I. Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers › § 3705. Records.

§ 3705. Records.
The Division shall keep a register of all approved applications for license as a speech/language pathologist, audiologist and hearing aid dispenser, and complete records relating to meetings of the Board, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the Board's rules and regulations, complaints, hearings and such other matters as the Board shall determine. Such records shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Board.
72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
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§ 3707. License required.
(a) No person shall engage in the practice of speech/language pathology, audiology or dispense hearing aids or hold himself or herself out to the public in this State as being qualified to practice the same; or use in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assume or use, any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice speech/language pathology, audiology or dispense hearing aids, unless such person has been duly licensed under this chapter.
(b) Whenever a license to practice as a speech/language pathologist, audiologist hearing aid dispenser in this State has expired or been suspended or revoked, it shall be unlawful for the person to practice speech/language pathology, audiology or dispense hearing aids in this State.
(c) The Board may issue separate licenses in speech/language pathology, audiology and for hearing aid dispensers. A person may be licensed in more than 1 specialty if such person meets the requirements of each specialty for which the person has applied for licensure.
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3603;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 151, §  4;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
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§ 3709. Examination.
(a) The examination described in § 3708(a)(2) and (a)(3)b. of this title shall be graded by the testing service providing the examinations. The passing score for all examinations shall be established by the testing agency.
(b), (c) [Repealed.]
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3614;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 151, §  9;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 154, §  12;  84 Del. Laws, c. 234, § 6;
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§ 3710. Reciprocity.
(a) Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of an application, the Board shall grant a license to an applicant who presents proof of current licensure in good standing, as defined in § 3708(b) of this title, in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States whose standards for licensure are substantially similar to those of this State. An individual with a license from a state with less stringent requirements than those of this State may obtain a license through reciprocity if the individual can prove to the satisfaction of the Board that the individual has worked in another jurisdiction or jurisdictions in the field for which the individual is seeking a license in Delaware for a minimum of 5 years after licensure. All applicants shall submit evidence verified by oath that, in all states in which the applicant is or was licensed, the applicant's license is in good standing.
(b) Audiologists licensed prior to July 10, 2009, and who have maintained licensure, shall be exempted from the educational requirement set forth in § 3708(a)(2) of this title.
(c) An applicant for licensure as a speech/language pathologist who has received a degree from a foreign school, college, or university, shall have received a master's degree, or its equivalent, or a doctoral degree, or its equivalent, and shall submit an evaluation of professional education and training, prepared by a Board approved credentialing agency, and paid for by the applicant. The evaluation must provide evidence and documentation that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the education of a speech/language pathologist who graduated from a program approved for the educational preparation of speech/language pathologists by the appropriate accrediting agency recognized by the Board. An applicant for licensure as an audiologist, who has received a degree from a foreign school, college, or university, shall have received a doctoral degree or its equivalent, and shall submit an evaluation of professional education and training, prepared by a Board-approved credentialing agency, and paid for by the applicant. The evaluation must provide evidence and documentation that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the education of an audiologist who graduated from a program approved for the educational preparation of audiologists by the appropriate accrediting agency recognized by the Board.
(d) In the event that a disciplinary proceeding or unresolved complaint is pending at the time of application, the applicant shall report the final disposition of the matter to the Board within 20 days.
72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 154, §§  13-15;  84 Del. Laws, c. 234, § 7;
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§ 3711. Fees.
The amount to be charged for each fee imposed under this chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Board, as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division in its service on behalf of the Board. There shall be a separate fee charged for each service or activity, but no fee shall be charged for a purpose not specified in this chapter. The application fee shall not be combined with any other fee or charge. At the beginning of each licensure biennium, the Division, or any other state agency acting in its behalf, shall compute, for each separate service or activity, the appropriate Board fees for the licensure biennium.
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3612;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  6;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
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§ 3712. Issuance and renewal of licenses.
(a) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensure as a speech/language pathologist, audiologist and/or hearing aid dispenser and who pays the fee established under § 3711 of this title.
(b) Each license shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division, and upon payment of the appropriate fee and attestation, as set forth in the Board's rules and regulations, that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements established by the Board. In addition, audiologists and hearing aid dispensers shall attest to calibration of electronic equipment used to assess hearing, as set forth in the Board's rules and regulations.
(c) The Board, in its rules and regulations, shall determine the period of time within which a licensee may still renew the licensee's license, notwithstanding the fact that such licensee has failed to renew on or before the renewal date, provided, however, that such period shall not exceed 1 year.
(d) A licensee may be placed in an inactive status for no more than 5 years. Such person, who desires to reactivate that person's license, shall submit a request for reactivation and a fee set by the Division, and submit proof of fulfillment of continuing education requirements in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board.
(e) Audiologists licensed in Delaware prior to July 10, 2009, and who meet the renewal requirements set forth in this section and maintain Delaware licensure, shall be exempted from the educational requirement set forth in § 3708(a)(2)a.
(f) An applicant or licensee must notify the Division of a change in address or in any other information on the application, registration, or renewal within 30 days of the change.
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3617;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 154, §  16;  84 Del. Laws, c. 234, § 8;
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§ 3713. Temporary license.
(a) The Board may issue a temporary license to practice speech/language pathology in this State to an applicant who completes the application and pays the temporary license fee; and who, in addition, has completed all academic and clinical practicum requirements in that applicant's specialty but who has not completed a clinical fellowship (cf). The application shall be accompanied by a copy of the Cf plan signed by a sponsor holding a valid state license as a speech/language pathologist.
(b) The temporary license issued to a speech/language pathologist shall expire at the end of 1 year from issuance. The temporary license may be renewed 3 times for a maximum of 48 months. The licensee must apply on a yearly basis for renewal of the temporary license. The request for renewal must be received prior to expiration of the temporary license.
(c) The Board may issue a temporary license to dispense prescription hearing aids to an applicant waiting to take the examination for licensure who completes the application and pays the application fee. The application shall be accompanied by a statement from a Delaware-licensed audiologist or hearing aid dispenser who affirms that the licensed audiologist or hearing aid dispenser shall provide direct supervision and training of the applicant during the period of temporary licensure.
65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 154, §§  17, 18;  82 Del. Laws, c. 9, § 2;  84 Del. Laws, c. 234, § 9;
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§ 3714. Complaints.
(a) All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division in accordance with § 8735, Title 29, and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation.
(b) When it is determined that an individual is engaging or has engaged in the practice of speech/language pathology, audiology or dispensing of hearing aids, or is using the title “speech/language pathologist,” “audiologist,” or “hearing aid dispenser” and is not licensed under the laws of this State, the Board shall apply to the Office of the Attorney General to issue a cease and desist order.
65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 355, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
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§ 3717. Hearing procedures.
(a) If a complaint is filed with the Board pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29 alleging violation of § 3715 of this title, the Board shall set a time and place to conduct a hearing on the complaint. Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29.
(b) [Repealed.]
(c) Where the practitioner is in disagreement with the action of the Board, the practitioner may appeal the Board's decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of the day that notice of the decision was mailed. Upon such appeal the Court shall hear the evidence on the record. Stays shall be granted in accordance with § 10144 of Title 29.
24 Del. C. 1953, §  3619;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 151, §§  10, 11;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;  84 Del. Laws, c. 234, § 12;