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2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 35 - DIETITIANS › Section 54-3509 - LICENSE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL.

54-3509. LICENSE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL. (1) A license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to annual or biennial renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the rules of the licensure board, upon payment of a renewal fee.
(2) The board shall establish the following fees relating to licensing, which fees shall be established in an amount sufficient to defray all costs necessary for the administration of this chapter:
(a) Initial license and examination fee;
(b) Renewal of license fee;
(c) Inactive license fee;
(d) Limited permit fee;
(e) Late renewal fees.
(3) No license that has been expired for more than twenty-four (24) months may be renewed. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of section 54-3506, Idaho Code, for obtaining an initial license.
(4) Maintenance of registration by the CDR or its successor organization is required for license renewal.
History:
[54-3509, added 1994, ch. 217, sec. 1, p. 678; am. 2017, ch. 294, sec. 9, p. 781.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 35 - DIETITIANS › Section 54-3510 - GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE.

54-3510. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE. The board, in accordance with the requirements of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, may, upon recommendation of the licensure board, refuse to issue a license or permit, refuse to renew a license or permit, or may suspend, restrict or revoke a license or permit, under such conditions as the board may determine, if the licensee, permittee or applicant for license:
(1) Has been convicted of, or has entered a plea of guilty to, or been found guilty of, the commission of a crime that is deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1), Idaho Code;
(2) Obtained a license or permit pursuant to this chapter by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts;
(3) Practiced dietetics under a false or an assumed name in this or any other state;
(4) Knowingly aided or abetted the unlicensed practice of dietetics;
(5) Engaged in the practice of dietetics in a manner that does not meet the generally accepted standards for the practice of dietetics within the state of Idaho;
(6) Divided fees or gifts or agreed to split or divide fees or gifts received for professional services with any person, institution or corporation in exchange for a referral;
(7) Failed to maintain the confidentiality of medical records or other medical information pertaining to identifiable patients, except as required or authorized by law;
(8) Engaged in any conduct that constitutes an abuse or exploitation of a patient arising out of the trust and confidence placed in the dietitian by the patient;
(9) Failed to supervise the activities of a provisionally licensed dietitian;
(10) Continued to practice as a dietitian when a license pursuant to this chapter was suspended, revoked or inactive;
(11) Practiced as a dietitian in violation of a voluntary restriction or terms of probation pursuant to this chapter;
(12) Continued to practice as a dietitian when registration by the CDR or its successor organization was not renewed or was suspended or revoked; or
(13) Failed to comply with a board order.
History:
[54-3510, added 1994, ch. 217, sec. 1, p. 678; am. 2017, ch. 294, sec. 10, p. 782; am. 2020, ch. 175, sec. 31, p. 537.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 35 - DIETITIANS › Section 54-3510A - DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS.

54-3510A. DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS. If grounds for discipline are found to exist, the board of medicine, upon the recommendation of the licensure board, may issue an order to:
(1) Revoke the dietitian’s license to practice dietetics;
(2) Suspend or restrict the dietitian’s license to practice dietetics; and/or
(3) Impose conditions or probation upon the dietitian’s license to practice dietetics.
History:
[54-3510A, added 2017, ch. 294, sec. 11, p. 783.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 35 - DIETITIANS › Section 54-3511 - PENALTIES.

54-3511. PENALTIES. (1) A person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(2) The representation to another person that a person is licensed pursuant to this chapter, when such representation is untrue, constitutes the using of a method, act, or practice which is declared to be unlawful under the provisions of chapter 6, title 48, Idaho Code.
History:
[54-3511, added 1994, ch. 217, sec. 1, p. 679; am. 2017, ch. 294, sec. 12, p. 783.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 35 - DIETITIANS › Section 54-3512 - INAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.

54-3512. INAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER. (1) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent any person from rendering advice, guidance or counsel regarding medical nutrition service, therapeutic nutrition care, nutritional assessments, nutrition therapy counseling, weight control services, or from providing nutrition information in connection with the marketing and distribution of a food product, dietary supplement, or wellness/exercise program.
(2) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent any person licensed or registered in this state, pursuant to any other law of the state, from engaging in the profession or occupation for which such person is licensed or registered.
(3) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent a dietitian licensed and in good standing in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed in another country from practicing, within this state, activities that are within the scope of such dietitian’s license or credentials, when the dietitian:
(a) Is affiliated with or employed by an established athletic team, athletic organization or performing arts company temporarily practicing, competing or performing in this state for no more than sixty (60) days in a calendar year; and
(b) Is practicing only on patients, clients or team staff affiliated with or employed by such team, organization or company.
History:
[54-3512, added 1994, ch. 217, sec. 1, p. 679; am. 2017, ch. 294, sec. 13, p. 783; am. 2018, ch. 24, sec. 2, p. 44.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 35 - DIETITIANS › Section 54-3513 - SEVERABILITY.

54-3513. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable, and if any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of remaining portions of this chapter.
History:
[54-3513, added 2017, ch. 294, sec. 14, p. 783.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 36 - IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION › Section 54-3601 - DECLARATION OF POLICY.

54-3601. DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is in the best interest of the people of the state of Idaho that the abundant and natural resources of Idaho be protected and fully developed. It is in the public interest to protect the public health, prevent fraudulent practices, provide for the development of markets, production research, and promotion of Idaho grapes and grape by-products. The legislature recognizes the vital contributions of agricultural and tourist industries to the economy of this state and declares the intent of this chapter is to enhance, diversify and develop these industries by encouraging the planting and development of native vineyards and the production of wines made from the grapes, fruits and berries of the state of Idaho.
History:
[54-3601, added 1984, ch. 42, sec. 1, p. 68.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 36 - IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION › Section 54-3602 - COMMISSION CREATED.

54-3602. COMMISSION CREATED. There is hereby created in the department of self-governing agencies an Idaho grape growers and wine producers commission, to be thus known and designated. The commission shall be composed of three (3) grape growers and two (2) wine producers.
The three (3) grower members shall be citizens and residents of this state, over the age of twenty-one (21) years, each of whom is and has been actively engaged in the growing and producing of grapes within the state of Idaho.
The two (2) wine producer members shall be persons who, either individually or as executive officers of a corporation, firm, partnership, association or cooperative organization are and have been actively engaged as producers of wine within the state of Idaho, are citizens and residents of this state; and are over the age of twenty-one (21) years.
The qualifications of members of the commission must continue during their term of office. No member of the commission shall receive any salary or other compensation, but each member of the commission, when commission funds are duly appropriated, shall be compensated as provided in section 59-509(d), Idaho Code.
History:
[54-3602, added 1984, ch. 42, sec. 1, p. 68.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 36 - IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION › Section 54-3603 - DEFINITIONS.

54-3603. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter:
(1) "Account" means the Idaho grape growers and wine producers account in the dedicated fund.
(2) "Commission" means the Idaho grape growers and wine producers commission.
(3) "Grower" means any person who owns, operates or plants a native vineyard of four (4) or more acres.
(4) "Idaho grape product" means juices, raisins, wines and other grape by-products produced in Idaho and grapes grown in Idaho for the production of juices, raisins, wines and other grape by-products.
(5) "Native vineyard" means acreages planted in vinifera and/or other grapes cultivated primarily for the purpose of vinification.
(6) "Person" means any partnership, association, corporation, cooperative or other business unit or device.
(7) "Producer" means any person who owns, operates or conducts a bonded winery within this state where at least five hundred (500) cases of wine per year are vinified in whole or in part for sale.
(8) "Winery" means a place, premises and/or establishment within the state of Idaho for the manufacture and/or bottling of wine for sale.
History:
[54-3603, added 1984, ch. 42, sec. 1, p. 68; am. 1991, ch. 319, sec. 1, p. 831; am. 2012, ch. 30, sec. 1, p. 88.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 36 - IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION › Section 54-3604 - COMMISSION MEMBERS — APPOINTMENT.

54-3604. COMMISSION MEMBERS — APPOINTMENT. Grower and producer members of the commission shall be selected as follows:
(1) The governor shall appoint three (3) grower members and two (2) producer members.
(2) The three (3) grower members shall be appointed to one (1), two (2) and three (3) year terms, respectively. The two (2) producer members shall be appointed to two (2) and three (3) year terms, respectively. Members shall be selected from nominations made by growers and producers as follows:
(a) Prior to July 1, the growers of the state shall convene for the purpose of nominating grower commission members. The growers of the state shall nominate at least three (3) and no more than six (6) growers and submit the names to the governor.
(b) Prior to July 1, the producers shall convene for the purpose of nominating producer commission members. The producers shall nominate at least two (2) and no more than four (4) producers and submit the names to the governor.
Initial commission members shall commence their terms, August 1, 1991. Terms of commission members thereafter shall be for three (3) years.
(3) Members of the commission may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms; provided, upon serving two (2) consecutive terms, and the lapse of one (1) full term, such member may again be appointed to the commission.
(4) Commission members currently serving shall continue to serve until reappointed or until a new commission member is appointed.
(5) In the event there are vacancies in the commission, the governor shall make the appointment or appointments to fill the vacancy.
History:
[54-3604, added 1984, ch. 42, sec. 1, p. 69; am. 1991, ch. 319, sec. 2, p. 831; am. 2005, ch. 320, sec. 1, p. 987.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 36 - IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION › Section 54-3605 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION.

54-3605. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION. The commission shall have, but is not limited to, the following powers and duties:
(1) To elect a chairman and such other officers as it deems advisable.
(2) To appoint and employ, and at its pleasure discharge, all necessary agents, employees and professional personnel and other personnel, including experts in agriculture and the publicizing of wines and to prescribe their duties and fix their compensation.
(3) To establish offices and incur expense and enter into contracts and to create such liabilities as may be reasonable for the proper administration and enforcement of this act.
(4) To find new markets for Idaho grape products.
(5) To give, publicize and promulgate reliable information showing the value of Idaho grape products for any purpose for which they are found useful and profitable.
(6) To investigate and participate in studies of the problems to the growers of grapes in the state of Idaho.
(7) To take such action as the commission deems necessary or advisable in order to promote Idaho grape products.
(8) To enter into such contracts as may be necessary or advisable.
(9) To make use of such advertising means and methods as the commission deems advisable and to enter into contracts and agreements for research and advertising within and without the state of Idaho.
(10) To cooperate with any local, state or national organization or agency, whether voluntary or created by the law of any state, or the United States, engaged in work or activity similar to the work and activities of the commission, and to enter into contracts and agreements with such organizations or agencies for carrying on a joint campaign of research, education, product protection, publicity and reciprocal enforcement of these objects.
(11) To protect brands, marks, packages, brand names or trademarks being promoted by the commission.
(12) To do any and all things that will promote Idaho grape products.
(13) To keep an accurate record of all its dealings, which shall be open to inspection by the state controller.
(14) To sue and be sued.
(15) To adopt and from time to time alter, rescind, modify and/or amend all proper and necessary rules and orders for the exercise of its powers and performance of its duties under this act.
History:
[54-3605, added 1984, ch. 42, sec. 1, p. 69; am. 1994, ch. 180, sec. 105, p. 496; am. 2012, ch. 30, sec. 2, p. 88.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 36 - IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION › Section 54-3606 - RESEARCH — INVESTIGATION.

54-3606. RESEARCH — INVESTIGATION. The commission shall provide for and conduct comprehensive and extensive research, advertising and educational campaigns as the Idaho grape product sales and market conditions reasonably require. It will investigate and ascertain the needs of growers, conditions of the market and extent to which public convenience and necessity require research and advertising.
History:
[54-3606, added 1984, ch. 42, sec. 1, p. 70; am. 2012, ch. 30, sec. 3, p. 89.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 36 - IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION › Section 54-3608 - BOND OF ADMINISTRATOR.

54-3608. BOND OF ADMINISTRATOR. The administrator, or any agent or employee appointed by the commission, shall be bonded to the state of Idaho in the time, form and manner prescribed by chapter 8, title 59, Idaho Code. The cost of the bond is an administrative expense under this chapter.
History:
[54-3608, added 1984, ch. 42, sec. 1, p. 71.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 36 - IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION › Section 54-3609 - STATE NOT LIABLE.

54-3609. STATE NOT LIABLE. The state of Idaho is not liable for the acts or omissions of the commission or any member thereof, or any officer, agent or employee thereof.
History:
[54-3609, added 1984, ch. 42, sec. 1, p. 71.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 36 - IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION › Section 54-3610 - IMPOSITION OF TAX AND PROVISION FOR LATE FEES.

54-3610. IMPOSITION OF TAX AND PROVISION FOR LATE FEES. (1) From and after the first day of July, 1995, there is hereby levied and imposed a tax payable to the commission on the production of wine in Idaho, and on all grapes grown and grape juice purchased in Idaho for the production of wine in Idaho, and on all grapes and grape juice purchased from producers outside Idaho for the production of wine in Idaho. The commission shall set each tax by rule. The minimum tax to each grower for grapes grown in Idaho shall be set at one hundred dollars ($100) annually. The tax on each winery for the production of wine shall be set at a minimum of one hundred dollars ($100) annually. The purchasers of grapes grown or grape juice produced outside the state shall be responsible for submitting the tax to the commission.
(2) Any person or firm who makes payment to the commission at a date later than that prescribed in this section or by rule may be subject to a late payment penalty as set forth by the commission by rule. Such penalty shall not exceed the rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum on the amount due. In addition to the above penalty, the commission shall be entitled to recover all costs, fees, and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in the collection of the tax and penalty provided for in this section.
History:
[54-3610, added 1995, ch. 204, sec. 2, p. 700; am. 2005, ch. 335, sec. 1, p. 1052; am. 2009, ch. 60, sec. 1, p. 165; am. 2016, ch. 165, sec. 1, p. 449.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 36 - IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION › Section 54-3611 - OPT OUT ALTERNATIVE.

54-3611. OPT OUT ALTERNATIVE. (1) Each and every year, any grower or producer may, at his election, opt out of application of all provisions of this chapter, including assessment provisions. In order to opt out of application of the provisions of this chapter, a grower or producer shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) On an annual basis, no later than June 30 of each year, submit a letter to the Idaho grape growers and wine producers commission, stating intent to opt out of application of the provisions of the chapter for the upcoming fiscal year; and
(b) The letter shall include the grower’s or producer’s name and address.
(2) The Idaho grape growers and wine producers commission shall post the address of the commission on its official website. The commission shall also set forth its mailing address by rule.
History:
[54-3611, added 2006, ch. 28, sec. 1, p. 89.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 36 - IDAHO GRAPE GROWERS AND WINE PRODUCERS COMMISSION › Section 54-3612 - SEVERABILITY.

54-3612. SEVERABILITY. This act shall be liberally construed and if any part or portion thereof shall be declared invalid, or the application thereof to any person, circumstance or thing is declared invalid, the validity of the remainder of this act, and/or the application thereof to any person, circumstance or thing shall not be affected thereby, and it is the intention of the legislature to preserve any and all parts of this act if possible.
History:
[54-3612, added 1984, ch. 42, sec. 1, p. 71.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3701 - LEGISLATIVE INTENT.

54-3701. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. In order to promote the public health, safety, and welfare; to promote the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; and to assure the availability of occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need of such services, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the regulation of persons offering occupational therapy services to the public.
History:
[54-3701, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 123; am. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 1, p. 691.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3703 - LICENSE REQUIRED.

54-3703. LICENSE REQUIRED. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or to offer to practice occupational therapy, or to represent such person to be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant unless such person is licensed under the provisions of this chapter. Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter.
History:
[54-3703, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 124; am. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 3, p. 694.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3704 - EXEMPTIONS.

54-3704. EXEMPTIONS. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services or activities or requiring licensure pursuant to this chapter of:
(1) Any person licensed or regulated by the state of Idaho from engaging in the profession or practice for which they are licensed or regulated, including, but not limited to, any athletic trainer, chiropractor, dentist, nurse, physician, podiatrist, physical therapist, optometrist, osteopath, surgeon or any other licensed or regulated practitioner of the healing arts, nor restrict employees working under the direct supervision of those persons referred to in this subsection, as long as such person does not hold himself or herself out as an occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant or a person engaged in the practice of occupational therapy; or
(2) Any person employed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant by the government of the United States or any agency thereof, if such person provides occupational therapy solely under the direction or control of the organization by which such person is employed; or
(3) Any person pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy in an accredited or approved educational program, if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates a student or trainee status; or
(4) Any person fulfilling the supervised fieldwork experience requirements of section 54-3706, Idaho Code, if the experience constitutes a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirement of that section; or
(5) Any person who, for purposes of continuing education, consulting, and/or training, is performing occupational therapy services in this state for no more than sixty (60) days in a calendar year in association with an occupational therapist licensed under this chapter, if the person is a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in good standing in another state.
History:
[54-3704, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 124; am. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 4, p. 694; am. 2018, ch. 51, sec. 2, p. 134.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3705 - LIMITED PERMIT — TEMPORARY LICENSE.

54-3705. LIMITED PERMIT — TEMPORARY LICENSE. (1) A limited permit may be granted to a graduate occupational therapist or a graduate occupational therapy assistant who has completed the education and experience requirements of this chapter for an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant. The permit shall allow a person to practice occupational therapy under supervision as defined in section 54-3715, Idaho Code. This permit shall be valid for a period of six (6) months or as extended by the board.
(2) A temporary license may be issued by the board to an applicant who is currently licensed and in good standing to practice in another jurisdiction and meets the requirements for licensure by endorsement of the other jurisdiction while the application is being processed by the board.
History:
[54-3705, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 125; am. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 5, p. 695; am. 2013, ch. 14, sec. 1, p. 24.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3706 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE.

54-3706. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE. A person applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application provided by the board showing to the satisfaction of the board that such person meets the following requirements:
(1) Education: Applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the board of having successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy that is accredited by the American occupational therapy association’s accreditation council for occupational therapy education (ACOTE) or predecessor or a successor organization as established in rule and approved by the licensure board.
(2) Experience: Applicant shall submit to the licensure board evidence of having successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience acceptable to the board, which period of fieldwork experience shall be:
(a) For an occupational therapist, a minimum of six (6) months of supervised fieldwork experience; or
(b) For an occupational therapy assistant, a minimum of four (4) months of supervised fieldwork experience.
(3) Examination: An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall pass an examination as provided for in section 54-3708, Idaho Code.
(4) Is in good standing.
History:
[54-3706, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 125; am. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 6, p. 695.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3707 - APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE.

54-3707. APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE. Each applicant for licensure shall submit a completed written application to the board, on forms prescribed by the board, together with the application fee. The application shall be verified under oath and shall require the following information:
(1) A certificate of graduation from an approved occupational therapy curriculum, or an approved occupational therapy assistants curriculum accredited by the American occupational therapy association’s accreditation council for occupational therapy education, or predecessor or a successor organization as established in rule and approved by the licensure board.
(2) The disclosure of any criminal conviction or charges against the applicant other than minor traffic offenses;
(3) The disclosure of any disciplinary action against the applicant by any state professional regulatory agency or professional organization;
(4) A person trained as an occupational therapist outside of the United States and its territories shall satisfy the examination requirements as provided in section 54-3708, Idaho Code. The board shall require such applicants to meet examination eligibility requirements as established by the credentialing body recognized by the board and which are substantially equal to those found in section 54-3708, Idaho Code.
History:
[54-3707, added 2009, ch. 222, sec. 7, p. 695.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3708 - EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS.

54-3708. EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS. (1) Each applicant for licensure shall be examined by written examination to test the person’s knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to occupational therapy, occupational therapy techniques and methods, and such other subjects as the licensure board may require in rule to determine the applicant’s fitness to practice. The written examination shall be the examination established and conducted by the national board for certification in occupational therapy and the passing score shall be the passing score established by the national board for certification in occupational therapy or its successor organization as established in rule.
(2) An application upon which the applicant takes no further action will be held for no longer than one (1) year.
History:
[(54-3708) 54-3707, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 126; am. and redesig. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 8, p. 696; am. 2019, ch. 40, sec. 1, p. 107.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3709 - WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS — LICENSE ENDORSEMENT.

54-3709. WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS — LICENSE ENDORSEMENT. The licensure board may waive the examination, education, or experience requirements and grant a license to any applicant who shall present proof of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States which requires standards for licensure considered by the board to be equivalent to the requirements for licensure pursuant to this chapter.
History:
[(54-3709) 54-3708, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 126; am. and redesig. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 9, p. 696; am. 2018, ch. 51, sec. 3, p. 134.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3710 - ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.

54-3710. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE. The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this chapter upon payment of the prescribed license fees.
History:
[(54-3710) 54-3709, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 126; am. and redesig. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 10, p. 697.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3711 - RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE.

54-3711. RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE. (1) All licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be for a term of one (1) year and shall expire on the birthday of the licensee unless renewed in the manner prescribed by rule. License renewal and reinstatement shall be in accordance with section 67-2614, Idaho Code.
(2) The board may issue an inactive license to a licensee pursuant to rules adopted by the board that may specify the terms, procedures, and fees necessary to maintain an inactive license. The holder of an inactive license shall not engage in any practice requiring a license under this chapter. An occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant wishing to convert an inactive license to an active license must account to the board for that period of time in which the license was inactive and must fulfill requirements that demonstrate competency to resume practice. Those requirements may include, but are not limited to, education, supervised practice, and examination. The board may consider practice in another jurisdiction in determining competency.
History:
[54-3711, added 2019, ch. 40, sec. 3, p. 107.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3712 - FEES.

54-3712. FEES. The licensure board shall adopt rules establishing fees for the following:
(a) Initial license fee;
(b) Renewal of license fee;
(c) Inactive license fee;
(d) Limited permit and temporary license fee; and
(e) Reinstatement fee.
History:
[(54-3712) 54-3711, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 127; am. and redesig. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 12, p. 697.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3713 - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSE — REFUSAL TO RENEW.

54-3713. SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSE — REFUSAL TO RENEW. (1) Subject to the provisions of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, the board may deny a license or refuse to renew a license, or may suspend or revoke a license or may impose probationary conditions or disciplinary actions set out in section 54-3720, Idaho Code, if the licensee or applicant for license has been found guilty of unprofessional conduct as set forth in section 54-3718, Idaho Code, which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public.
(2) A denial, refusal to renew, suspension, revocation, or imposition of probationary conditions upon a license may be ordered by the board after a hearing in the manner provided by chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code. An application for reinstatement may be made to the board one (1) year from the date of the revocation of a license. The board shall (a) accept or reject an application for reinstatement; and (b) hold a hearing to consider such reinstatement.
(3) A suspended license is subject to expiration and may be renewed as provided in this chapter, but such renewal shall not entitle the licensee, while the license remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed activity, or in any other conduct or activity in violation of the order of judgment by which the license was suspended.
(4) A license revoked on disciplinary grounds is subject to expiration as provided in this chapter, but it may not be renewed. The licensee, as a condition of reinstatement, shall meet license requirements for new licensees and shall pay a reinstatement fee set by the board.
History:
[(54-3713) 54-3712, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 127; am. and redesig. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 13, p. 697.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3714 - LICENSURE BOARD.

54-3714. LICENSURE BOARD. (1) There is hereby created in the division of occupational and professional licenses the occupational therapy licensure board of Idaho.
(2) The occupational therapy licensure board of Idaho shall consist of five (5) members who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor, three (3) of whom shall be occupational therapists, one (1) of whom shall be an occupational therapy assistant, and one (1) of whom shall be a member of the public with an interest in the rights of consumers of occupational therapy services. All members of the board shall be residents of Idaho. The governor may consider recommendations for appointment to the board from the association and from any individual residing in this state. The persons appointed to the licensure board who are required to be licensed under this chapter shall have been engaged in rendering occupational therapy services to the public, teaching, or research in occupational therapy for at least five (5) years immediately preceding their appointments and shall at all times be holders of a valid license and be in good standing without restriction upon such license.
(3) Appointments shall be for three (3) year terms, but no person shall be appointed to serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. Terms shall begin on the first day of the calendar year and end on the last day of the calendar year or until successors are appointed.
(4) The licensure board shall annually hold a meeting and elect a chairman who shall preside at meetings of the licensure board. In the event the chairman is not present at any licensure board meeting, the licensure board may by majority vote of the members present appoint a temporary chairman. A majority of the members of the licensure board shall constitute a quorum. Other meetings may be convened at the call of the chairman or the written request of any two (2) licensure board members.
(5) Each member of the licensure board shall be compensated as provided in section 59-509(n), Idaho Code.
History:
[(54-3714) 54-3713, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 127; am. and redesig. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 14, p. 698; am. 2010, ch. 106, sec. 1, p. 216; am. 2016, ch. 340, sec. 39, p. 958; am. 2018, ch. 51, sec. 4, p. 135; am. 2021, ch. 222, sec. 31, p. 645.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3715 - SUPERVISION.

54-3715. SUPERVISION. Within the scope of occupational therapy practice, supervision is aimed at ensuring the safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy services and the fostering of professional competence and development. Practices and procedures governing the supervision of occupational therapy assistants, a limited permit holder and an aide in the delivery of occupational therapy services shall be established in rule and be adopted by the board.
History:
[54-3715, added 2009, ch. 222, sec. 15, p. 699; am. 2019, ch. 40, sec. 4, p. 108.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3716 - COMPLAINTS.

54-3716. COMPLAINTS. (1) Any person may file a complaint with the board against any licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant in the state charging that person with having violated the provisions of this chapter.
(2) The complaint shall specify charges in sufficient detail so as to disclose to the accused fully and completely the alleged acts of misconduct for which he or she is charged.
(3) Upon receiving a complaint, the board shall notify the licensee of the complaint and request a written response from the licensee.
(4) The board shall keep an information file about each complaint filed with the board. The information in each complaint file shall contain complete, current and accurate information including, but not limited to:
(a) All persons contacted in relation to the complaint;
(b) A summary of findings made at each step of the complaint process;
(c) An explanation of the legal basis and reason for a complaint that is dismissed; and
(d) Other relevant information.
History:
[54-3716, added 2009, ch. 222, sec. 16, p. 699.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3717 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE BOARD OF IDAHO — POWERS AND DUTIES.

54-3717. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE BOARD OF IDAHO — POWERS AND DUTIES. (1) The licensure board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter, evaluate the qualifications, and approve the examinations for licensure under this chapter, and may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths, and may investigate practices that are alleged to violate the provisions of this chapter.
(2) The licensure board shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, relating to professional conduct to carry out the policy of this chapter including, but not limited to, regulations relating to professional licensure and to the establishment of ethical standards of practice, disciplinary proceedings, license suspension proceedings, or license revocation proceedings for persons holding a license to practice occupational therapy in this state.
(3) The licensure board shall hold meetings, conduct hearings and keep records and minutes as are necessary to carry out its functions.
(4) Authorize, by written agreement, the division of occupational and professional licenses to act as its agent in its interests as set out in the written agreement.
(5) Communicate disciplinary actions to relevant state and federal authorities, the national board for certification in occupational therapy (NBCOT), the American occupational therapy association (AOTA) and to other state occupational licensing authorities.
(6) Adopt rules requiring continuing education for the renewal of a license.
History:
[(54-3717) 54-3714, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 128; am. and redesig. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 17, p. 700; am. 2019, ch. 40, sec. 5, p. 108; am. 2022, ch. 94, sec. 54, p. 319.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3718 - GROUNDS FOR UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.

54-3718. GROUNDS FOR UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. The board may take disciplinary action against a licensee for unprofessional conduct including:
(1) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts;
(2) Being guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules established by the board, or violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the board;
(3) Being convicted of a crime in any court except for minor offenses;
(4) Violating any lawful order, rule or regulation rendered or adopted by the board;
(5) Violating any provision of this chapter or rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter;
(6) Practicing beyond the scope of the practice of occupational therapy;
(7) Providing substandard care as an occupational therapist due to a deliberate or negligent act or failure to act regardless of whether actual injury to the client is established;
(8) Providing substandard care as an occupational therapy assistant, including exceeding the authority to perform components of intervention selected and delegated by the supervising occupational therapist regardless of whether actual injury to the client is established;
(9) Failing to provide appropriate supervision to an occupational therapy assistant or aide in accordance with this chapter and board rules;
(10) Practicing as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant when competent services to recipients may not be provided due to the therapist’s own physical or mental impairment;
(11) Having an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license revoked or suspended, other disciplinary action taken, or an application for licensure refused, revoked or suspended by the proper authorities of another state, territory or country, irrespective of intervening appeals and stays;
(12) Engaging in sexual misconduct. For the purposes of this subsection, sexual misconduct includes:
(a) Engaging in or soliciting sexual relationships, whether consensual or non-consensual, while an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant/client relationship exists with that person;
(b) Making sexual advances, requesting sexual favors or engaging in physical contact of a sexual nature with a client or clients;
(13) Aiding or abetting a person who is not licensed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in this state and who directly or indirectly performs activities requiring a license;
(14) Abandoning or neglecting a client or clients under and in need of immediate professional care, without making reasonable arrangements for the continuation of such care.
History:
[54-3718, added 2009, ch. 222, sec. 18, p. 700.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3719 - DISPOSITION OF RECEIPTS — EXPENSES.

54-3719. DISPOSITION OF RECEIPTS — EXPENSES. All fees received under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the division of occupational and professional licenses and deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund and all costs and expenses incurred under the provisions of this chapter shall be a charge against and paid from said fund.
History:
[(54-3719) 54-3715, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 123; am. and redesig. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 19, p. 701; am. 2010, ch. 106, sec. 2, p. 217; am. 2021, ch. 224, sec. 65, p. 684; am. 2022, ch. 94, sec. 55, p. 319.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 37 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 54-3722 - SEVERABILITY.

54-3722. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable and if any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of remaining portions of this chapter.
History:
[(54-3722) 54-3717, added 1987, ch. 69, sec. 1, p. 129; am. and redesig. 2009, ch. 222, sec. 22, p. 703.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 39 - ATHLETIC TRAINERS › Section 54-3901 - LEGISLATIVE INTENT.

54-3901. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. In order to promote the public health, safety, and welfare, to promote the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of athletic trainers, and to assure the availability of athletic trainer services of high quality to persons in need of such services, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the registration of persons offering athletic trainers services to the public.
History:
[54-3901, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 441.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES › Chapter 39 - ATHLETIC TRAINERS › Section 54-3902 - DEFINITIONS.

54-3902. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter:
(1) "Athlete" means a person who participates in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, flexibility, range of motion, speed or stamina and which exercises, sports or games are of the type generally conducted in association with an educational institution or professional, amateur or recreational sports club or organization.
(2) "Athletic injury" means a physical injury, harm, hurt or common condition (such as heat disorders), incurred by an athlete, preventing or limiting participation in athletic activity, sports or recreation, which athletic trainers are educated to evaluate and treat or refer to the directing physician.
(3) "Athletic trainer" means a person who has met the qualifications for licensure as set forth in this chapter, is licensed under this chapter, and carries out the practice of athletic training under the direction of a designated Idaho licensed physician, registered with the board or a designated Idaho licensed chiropractic physician.
(4) "Athletic training" means the application by a licensed athletic trainer of principles and methods of:
(a) Prevention of athletic injuries;
(b) Recognition, evaluation and assessment of athletic injuries and conditions;
(c) Immediate care of athletic injuries including common emergency medical situations;
(d) Rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries;
(e) Athletic training services administration and organization; and
(f) Education of athletes.
(5) "Board" means the Idaho state board of medicine.
(6) "Board of athletic trainers" means the Idaho board of athletic trainers established in this chapter.
(7) "Directing physician" means a designated person duly licensed to practice medicine in Idaho, registered with the board or a designated Idaho licensed chiropractic physician, who is responsible for the athletic training services provided by the athletic trainer and oversees the practice of athletic training of the athletic trainer, as established by board rule. This chapter does not authorize the practice of medicine or any of its branches by a person not so licensed by the board.
(a) This direction will be provided by verbal order when the directing physician is present and by written order or by athletic training service plans or protocols, as established by board rule, when the directing physician is not present.
(b) Upon referral from a physician licensed in another state and in good standing, the practice of athletic training or physical rehabilitation and/or reconditioning shall be carried out under the written orders of the referring physician and in collaboration with the directing physician.
History:
[54-3902, added 1989, ch. 179, sec. 1, p. 442; am. 2003, ch. 261, sec. 1, p. 686.]