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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-B - Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments › Section 328-B:11-a - Administrative Fines.

328-B:11-a Administrative Fines. –
The executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification, after notice and opportunity for hearing, pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to it. Rehearings and appeals from a decision of the executive director shall be in accordance with RSA 541. Any administrative fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties or administrative actions under this chapter. The executive director shall adopt rules in accordance with RSA 541-A relative to administrative fines which shall be scaled to reflect the scope and severity of the violation. The sums obtained from the levying of administrative fines under this chapter shall be forwarded to the state treasurer to be deposited into the general fund.
Source.
1991, 355:50. 1995, 310:182, 183. 2009, 64:13. 2015, 276:104, eff. July 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-B - Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments › Section 328-B:12 - Injunctive Relief.

328-B:12 Injunctive Relief. –
The practice of massage by a person without a license issued under this chapter or whose license has been suspended or revoked, or has expired is declared to be a danger to the public health and welfare. In addition to any other civil, criminal, or disciplinary remedy, the attorney general, the executive director, the prosecuting attorney of any county or municipality where the person is practicing or purporting to accordance with the laws of this state, maintain an action to enjoin that person from practicing massage until such person secures a valid license. An injunction without bond is available to the executive director for enforcement of this chapter.
Source.
1990, 12:1. 1995, 310:183. 1996, 47:9, eff. June 23, 1996. 2017, 144:16, eff. Aug. 15, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-B - Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments › Section 328-B:13 - Repealed by 2009, 64:14, eff. Aug. 8, 2009.

328-B:13 Repealed by 2009, 64:14, eff. Aug. 8, 2009. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:1 - Purpose.

328-C:1 Purpose. –
The purpose of this chapter is to protect and assist the public by providing standards for the practice of family mediation, training and continuing education for certified family mediators and certified family mediator training programs, and disciplinary procedures for violating ethical rules and requirements.
Source.
1989, 268:1. 2005, 250:1. 2009, 21:4, 5, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:2 - Definitions.

328-C:2 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "Board" means the board of family mediator certification established by RSA 328-C:4.
II. "Certified family mediator" means a person certified under the provisions of this chapter to act as a family mediator.
III. "Certified family mediator training program" means a program that has been certified under this chapter to provide the instructional training required for certified family mediators.
IV. "Contracted supervisor" means a supervisor who has contracted with the court to participate in court-referred mediation.
V. "Family mediation" means a process by which an impartial third person or persons, with the consent of the parties, assists and enables the parties to a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities case to work together to reach a mutually satisfactory settlement of the issues involved in such case.
VI. "Family mediator" means an impartial third person who, with the consent of the parties to a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities case, assists and enables the parties to work together to reach a mutually satisfactory settlement of the issues in a dispute.
VII. "Qualified intern" means a person authorized under the provisions of this chapter to participate in mediation under the direct supervision of a certified family mediator.
VIII. "Supervisor" means a person who has been a certified family mediator for at least two years, has mediated at least thirty-six divorce cases, and commits to comply with RSA 328-C:5, VI.
Source.
1989, 268:1. 1992, 207:2. 2005, 250:2. 2009, 21:4, 5, eff. Jan. 1, 2010. 2022, 220:1, eff. Aug. 16, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:3 - Misrepresentation.

328-C:3 Misrepresentation. –
No person or entity shall use the title of certified family mediator or certified family mediator training program, or use or advertise any title or description which conveys the impression that the person or entity is a certified family mediator or certified family mediator training program, unless the person or program has been certified under this chapter.
Source.
1989, 268:1. 2005, 250:3. 2009, 21:4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:4-a - Duties of the Board.

328-C:4-a Duties of the Board. –
The board shall:
I. Compile and maintain a list of certified family mediators and certified family mediator training programs and make such list available to the general public online through the official Internet site for the state of New Hampshire.
II. [Repealed.]
III. Establish eligibility requirements for the certification, renewal certification, and reinstatement certification of family mediators and family mediator training programs.
IV. Establish family mediator training and continuing education requirements.
V. Adopt ethical standards and standards of practice for family mediators.
VI. [Repealed.]
VII. Establish reporting requirements for certified training programs.
VIII. Establish procedures, standards, and other requirements for qualified interns.
Source.
2005, 250:6. 2009, 21:4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010. 2021, 197:166, I, eff. July 1, 2021. 2022, 220:2, eff. Aug. 16, 2022. 2023, 212:42, I, eff. Oct. 3, 2023; 216:3, eff. Aug. 4, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:5 - Qualifications.

328-C:5 Qualifications. –
I. To be eligible for certification, conditional certification, reinstatement of certification, renewal of certification and temporary renewal of certification as a family mediator, an applicant shall be of good character.
II. To be eligible for certification or conditional certification as a family mediator, an applicant shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Satisfactory completion of a program of instruction approved by the board and at least 48 hours in length, including at least 8 hours in domestic violence, and components in family dynamics and relevant law.
(b) Completion of an internship approved by the board and at least 20 hours in length with a certified family mediator or certified family mediation program.
(c) Submission of a completed application to the board.
(d) Submission of at least 3 recommendations satisfactory to the board from persons who have participated with the applicant in family mediation work. These recommendations shall meet any additional requirements established by rules adopted by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A.
III. Notwithstanding subparagraphs II(a) and (b), the board may accept applicants found to have training and internship experience equivalent to the programs of instruction and internship approved by the board.
IV. Qualified interns shall meet the requirements of RSA 328-C:5, I and II(a) and (c).
V. A supervisor shall plan the responsibilities of the intern prior to beginning a mediation and spend time with the intern in pre-mediation planning and post-mediation debriefing. The debriefing shall include a critique of the intern's part in the mediation.
VI. Certification of a mediator or a mediator training program shall be valid for 3 years from the date of issuance, and shall expire 3 years from the date of issuance, unless renewed pursuant to rules adopted by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A.
VII. If timely and sufficient application has been made in accordance with board rules for renewal of certification, the existing certification shall not expire until the board has taken final action on the application for renewal. If the application is either untimely or insufficient, it shall lapse and be subject to reinstatement in accordance with rules adopted by the board pursuant to RSA 541-A.
Source.
1989, 268:1. 1992, 207:3. 2005, 250:7, 8. 2009, 21:4, 5, eff. Jan. 1, 2010. 2022, 220:3, eff. Aug. 16, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:5-a - Confidentiality of Information.

328-C:5-a Confidentiality of Information. –
I. Unless waived by the person to whom the information pertains, the following information relative to certified family mediators, applicants for certification, qualified interns, and formerly certified family mediators which may be in the possession of the board shall be confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure, except as provided in paragraph II, absent an order of the court:
(a) The person's date of birth, social security number, residence address, and home telephone number.
(b) The person's reason for leaving any past employment or the facts giving rise to any reprimand, censure, license revocation or suspension, disbarment, disqualification, or discipline given by any professional organization or entity supervising or overseeing a profession, other than the board.
(c) Whether or not the person has been a defendant in any criminal proceeding, information concerning such proceedings, any executed criminal records release, and the results of any criminal records check.
(d) The addresses and telephone numbers of the individuals who have submitted letters of reference in support of any application for certification.
(e) Any photograph identification card or other document issued by a governmental agency submitted in support of an application that includes an applicant's date of birth, social security number, residence address, or home telephone number.
(f) Any information deemed confidential under RSA 91-A or other applicable law.
II. Notwithstanding paragraph I and RSA 91-A, the board may disclose to any New Hampshire court with the authority to appoint a family mediator, or which possesses oversight authority over the professional activities of individuals who may serve as family mediators, any records, documents, or information in the possession of the board relating to a certified family mediator, an applicant for certification, or a formerly certified family mediator, except for his or her social security number.
Source.
2005, 250:9. 2009, 21:4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010. 2022, 220:4, eff. Aug. 16, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:5-b - Immunity From Civil Action.

328-C:5-b Immunity From Civil Action. –
No civil action shall be maintained against the board or any member of the board or its agents or employees, against any organization or its members, or against any other person for, or by reason of any statement, report, communication, or testimony to the board or any determination, action, statement, report, communication, disclosure or testimony by the board in relation to any proceeding or communication under this chapter.
Source.
2005, 250:9, eff. Sept. 12, 2005.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:6 - Continuing Education.

328-C:6 Continuing Education. –
To renew a certification, each family mediator shall provide evidence of attendance within the last 3 years of at least 24 hours of continuing education approved by the board. A certified family mediator training program seeking renewal shall provide evidence that it has met any reporting requirements established under RSA 328-C:4-a and that each of the family mediators associated with the program has met the annual continuing education requirements.
Source.
1989, 268:1. 2005, 250:10. 2009, 21:4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:7 - Disciplinary Action.

328-C:7 Disciplinary Action. –
I. [Repealed.]
II. [Repealed.]
III. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include:
(a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure or renew a certificate under this chapter.
(b) Conviction of any crime which demonstrates unfitness to practice mediation.
(c) Violation of the ethical standards or standards of practice adopted under RSA 328-C:4-a.
(d) Any unprofessional conduct or dishonorable conduct, unworthy of and affecting the practice of mediation.
(e) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes.
(f) Demonstrable gross incompetence.
(g) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the person unfit to practice mediation.
(h) A legal finding of incompetence.
(i) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(j) As to a training program, failure to comply with the training program content, trainer, and materials requirements under this chapter or rules established under it.
(k) As to a training program, failure to comply with reporting requirements under this chapter or rules established under it.
(l) Suspension or revocation without subsequent reinstatement of a certificate, license, or registration, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction.
IV. [Repealed.]
V. [Repealed.]
VI. [Repealed.]
Source.
1989, 268:1. 2005, 250:11. 2009, 21:4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010. 2022, 220:5, 6, eff. Aug. 16, 2022. 2023, 212:42, II, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:7-a - Repealed by 2023, 212:42, III, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.

328-C:7-a Repealed by 2023, 212:42, III, eff. Oct. 3, 2023. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:8 - Rulemaking Authority.

328-C:8 Rulemaking Authority. –
I. The board shall adopt rules for family mediators and family mediator training programs pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the following:
(a) The eligibility requirements for certification, renewal of certification, recertification, and reinstatement of certification.
(b) Content of training programs and training equivalents allowed under RSA 328-C:5, III.
(c) Content of internships and duration and content of internship equivalents allowed under RSA 328-C:5, III.
(d) The ethical standards and standards of practice for family mediators certified in New Hampshire.
(e) Procedures for the reporting of activities conducted by certified family mediators and certified family mediator training programs.
(f) [Repealed.]
(g) Reporting requirements for certified training programs.
II. The board may adopt rules for family mediators and family mediator training programs, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the application requirements and criteria for temporary renewal of certification and conditional certification.
III. The board may adopt rules for qualified interns pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to all matters that it may for certified family mediators.
Source.
1989, 268:1. 1992, 207:4, 5. 2005, 250:13. 2009, 21:4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010. 2021, 197:165, eff. July 1, 2021. 2022, 220:7, eff. Aug. 16, 2022. 2023, 212:42, IV, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:9 - Privileged Communications.

328-C:9 Privileged Communications. –
I. Family mediation proceedings shall be held in private, and all communications, oral or written, made in the proceedings shall be privileged and confidential and shall not be disclosed, except as provided in paragraph III of this section.
II. Nothing said by the parties during family mediation sessions shall be admissible in further divorce proceedings.
III. No certified family mediator shall be subpoenaed by any court of competent jurisdiction in this state to disclose any information received from any client unless:
(a) The privilege is waived by all parties to the family mediation case.
(b) A party is alleged to have made during family mediation a material misstatement of fact, which would have constituted perjury if made under oath.
(c) The family mediator has received material information alleging abuse or sexual abuse or neglect as defined by RSA 169-C or RSA 173-B.
(d) The family mediator has received information about a felony or misdemeanor that has been or is about to be committed.
Source.
1989, 268:1. 1990, 91:1. 2009, 21:4, 5. 2014, 44:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:10 - Limitations.

328-C:10 Limitations. –
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the court from retaining jurisdiction to make emergency orders as appropriate, nor to stop family mediation if one party or the family mediator has indicated to the court that no agreement can be reached through family mediation.
Source.
1989, 268:1. 2009, 21:4, 5, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:11 - Repealed by 2023, 216:4, eff. Aug. 4, 2023.

328-C:11 Repealed by 2023, 216:4, eff. Aug. 4, 2023. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:12 - Repealed by 2021, 197:166, II, eff. July 1, 2021.

328-C:12 Repealed by 2021, 197:166, II, eff. July 1, 2021. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators › Section 328-C:13 - Repealed by 2023, 235:28, VII, eff. July 15, 2023.

328-C:13 Repealed by 2023, 235:28, VII, eff. July 15, 2023. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:1 - Definitions.

328-D:1 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "Applicant" means a physician assistant who has submitted an application for licensure.
I-a. "Approved continuing medical education activity" means a continuing education activity certified for American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Category 1 credit, American Medical Association (AMA) Category 1 PRA credit, American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Category 1-A credit, American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Prescribed credit, or any other board-approved activity.
II. "Board" means the board of medicine.
II-a. "Collaboration" means a physician assistant's consultation with or referral to an appropriate physician or other health care professional as indicated based on the patient's condition, the physician assistant's education, training, and experience, and the applicable standards of care.
II-b. "Collaboration agreement" means an agreement that meets the requirements of RSA 328-D:3-b.
II-c. "Participating physician" means a physician practicing as a sole practitioner, a physician designated by a group of physicians to represent their physician group, or a physician designated by a health care facility to represent that facility, who enters into a collaboration agreement with a physician assistant in accordance with this chapter.
III. "Physician assistant" or "P.A." means a person qualified both by academic and practical training to provide patient services in collaboration with one or more physicians pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.
Source.
1989, 290:1. 1995, 286:26, eff. Jan. 1, 1996. 2022, 148:1, eff. Aug. 6, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:2 - License Required.

328-D:2 License Required. –
I. No person shall practice as a physician assistant in the state of New Hampshire unless he or she is licensed by the board of medicine in accordance with this chapter.
II. This section shall not be construed to prohibit students enrolled in physician assistant training programs, from performing work incidental to their respective courses of study or supervised clinical work while under the supervision of a designated preceptor.
III. The board shall license each applicant who satisfies the requirements under RSA 328-D:3. Upon payment of a license fee, the board shall issue to such person a license, which shall be prima facie evidence of the right to practice as a physician assistant.
Source.
1989, 290:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990. 2020, 39:48, eff. July 29, 2020. 2022, 148:2, eff. Aug. 6, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:2-a - Licensure Requirements Suspended; Manchester Veterans Administration Medical Center.

328-D:2-a Licensure Requirements Suspended;  Manchester Veterans Administration Medical Center. –
I. New Hampshire state licensure laws, rules, and regulations for physician assistants are hereby suspended for those physician assistants licensed by another state or territory of the United States or another country who are employed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and who are offering medical services to patients offered through the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), provided that such physician assistants are acting within the scope of their employment at the VAMC and possess a current license in good standing in their respective state, territory, or country of licensure. Physician assistants who are employed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and who are offering medical services to patients of the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) and requesting licensure in New Hampshire may collaborate with physicians licensed in any state or territory of the United States provided the participating physician possesses a current license in good standing in their respective state or territory of the United States.
II. The acting director of the Manchester VAMC shall submit to the executive director of the New Hampshire office of professional licensure and certification, or designee, a list of all out-of-state or out-of-country licensed physician assistants offering services in the state of New Hampshire and out-of-state licensed physicians collaborating with physician assistants.
III. Nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt or supplant an individual licensed medical facility's policies regarding the emergency credentialing of physician assistants or any other medical personnel.
Source.
2018, 266:2, eff. June 14, 2018. 2021, 151:1, eff. Sept. 21, 2021. 2022, 148:3, eff. Aug. 6, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:3 - Conditions for Licensure.

328-D:3 Conditions for Licensure. –
I. To apply for licensure by the board as a physician assistant, an applicant shall file a written application on forms provided by the office of professional licensure and certification and pay an application fee. The applicant to be licensed shall:
(a) Have successfully completed an educational program for physician assistants accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or prior to 2001, either by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
(b) Have passed a national proficiency examination, as designated by the board.
(c) Demonstrate that the applicant has good character.
(d) Submit a complete set of fingerprints and a criminal history record release form pursuant to RSA 328-D:3-a.
II. The application shall include a statement of good standing from the licensing authority of all states in which the applicant currently holds a license.
III. Circumstances that exist which would be grounds for disciplinary action under RSA 328-D:6 may be grounds for denial of a license.
Source.
1989, 290:1. 2004, 198:1, 2. 2007, 303:5, eff. Sept. 11, 2007. 2018, 318:18, eff. Aug. 24, 2018. 2021, 197:67, eff. July 1, 2021. 2022, 148:4, eff. Aug. 6, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:3-a - Criminal History Record Checks.

328-D:3-a Criminal History Record Checks. –
I. Every applicant for initial permanent licensure or reinstatement shall submit to the board a criminal history record release form, as provided by the New Hampshire division of state police, which authorizes the release of his or her criminal history record, if any, to the board.
II. The applicant shall submit with the release form a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or an authorized employee of the department of safety. In the event that the first set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, a second set of fingerprints shall be necessary in order to complete the criminal history records check. If, after 2 attempts, a set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, the board may, in lieu of the criminal history records check, accept police clearances from every city, town, or county where the person has lived during the past 5 years.
III. The board shall submit the criminal history records release form and fingerprint form to the division of state police which shall conduct a criminal history records check through its records and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Upon completion of the records check, the division of state police shall release copies of the criminal history records to the board.
IV. The board shall review the criminal record information prior to making a licensing decision and shall maintain the confidentiality of all criminal history records received pursuant to this section.
V. The applicant shall bear the cost of a criminal history record check.
Source.
2007, 303:4, eff. Sept. 11, 2007. 2018, 318:19, eff. Aug. 24, 2018.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:4 - Repealed by 2004, 198:11, I, eff. Dec. 31, 2004.

328-D:4 Repealed by 2004, 198:11, I, eff. Dec. 31, 2004. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:5 - Renewal of Licenses.

328-D:5 Renewal of Licenses. –
Every person licensed to practice under this chapter shall apply to the board for biennial renewal of license on forms provided by the office of professional licensure and certification and shall pay a renewal fee as established by the office of professional licensure and certification. Applications for renewal shall be filed no later than December 31 of every other year. A license issued under this chapter shall not expire until the board has taken final action upon the application for renewal.
Source.
1989, 290:1. 2004, 198:3, eff. Dec. 31, 2004. 2020, 39:49, eff. Jan. 1, 2021. 2022, 148:6, eff. Aug. 6, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:5-a - Failure to Renew; Lapse.

328-D:5-a Failure to Renew;  Lapse. –
I. Any licensee who fails to apply for renewal under RSA 328-D:5 shall pay double the renewal fee, provided the licensee applies and pays the renewal fee no later than 90 days after the expiration date. Any licensee who fails to apply for renewal of his or her license within the 90-day period after expiration, shall have his or her license lapse. A lapsed license shall be reinstated only upon payment of a reinstatement fee as established by the board, and upon showing evidence of professional competence as the board may reasonably require.
II. If a license expires or lapses as a result of a licensee being ordered to active duty with the armed services, the licensee shall have 90 days from the date of discharge or release from the armed service to apply for renewal and all late fees shall be waived.
Source.
2004, 198:4, eff. Dec. 31, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:6 - Grounds for Discipline.

328-D:6 Grounds for Discipline. –
The board, after hearing, may take action against any person licensed under this chapter upon finding that the licensee:
I. Has knowingly provided false information on any application for professional licensure, whether by making any affirmative statement which was false at the time it was made or by failing to disclose any fact material to the application.
II. Is a habitual user of drugs or intoxicants or is afflicted with a physical disability, insanity, psychiatric disorders, or other disease deemed dangerous to the public health.
III. Has displayed a pattern of behavior which is incompatible with the basic knowledge and competence expected of persons in the practice of his or her profession.
IV. Has engaged in dishonest or unprofessional conduct or has been grossly or repeatedly negligent in practicing his or her profession or in performing activities ancillary to the practice of his or her profession or any particular aspect or specialty thereof, or has intentionally injured a patient while practicing his or her profession or performing such ancillary activities.
V. Has undertaken to practice outside of the collaboration agreement required pursuant to RSA 328-D:3-b.
VI. Has failed to provide adequate safeguards with regard to aseptic techniques or radiation techniques.
VII. Has included in advertising any statement of a character tending to deceive or mislead the public or any statement claiming professional superiority.
VIII. Has advertised the use of any drug or medicine of an unknown formula or any system of anesthetic that is unnamed, misnamed, misrepresented, or not in reality used.
IX. Has willfully or repeatedly violated any provision of this chapter or any substantive rule of the board.
X. Has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States or any state.
XI. Has failed to maintain adequate medical record documentation on diagnostic and therapeutic treatment provided or has unreasonably delayed medical record transfer, or violated RSA 332-I.
Source.
1989, 290:1. 2004, 198:5, eff. Dec. 31, 2004. 2022, 148:7, eff. Aug. 6, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:6-a - Off-label Use of Prescription Drugs; When Permitted.

328-D:6-a Off-label Use of Prescription Drugs;  When Permitted. –
The state of New Hampshire confirms its strong support for shared decision making between healthcare professionals and their patients. A licensee may lawfully prescribe an FDA approved drug product for an off-label indication and be held to the same standard of care as when prescribing for on-label indication when:
I. Off-label use of the drug product for this indication has longstanding common use;
II. There is medical evidence to support this use and no known evidence contraindicating such use, including but not limited to peer reviewed studies and practice guidelines from relevant medical societies; or
III. The licensee has provided and the patient, or if the patient is a minor, the patient's parent or guardian, has signed an informed consent form that includes the known potential benefits, known potential risks, alternative treatment options, expected prognosis without treatment, and a disclosure that a prescription is for an off-label indication. The signed informed consent form shall remain part of the patient's medical record.
Source.
2022, 306:3, eff. July 1, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:7 - Repealed by 2023, 212:19, I, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.

328-D:7 Repealed by 2023, 212:19, I, eff. Oct. 3, 2023. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:8 - Appeals.

328-D:8 Appeals. –
Disciplinary action taken by the board under RSA 328-D:7 may be appealed to the supreme court under RSA 541.
Source.
1989, 290:1. 2004, 198:7, eff. Dec. 31, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:9 - Repealed by 2008, 21:6, II, eff. July 11, 2008.

328-D:9 Repealed by 2008, 21:6, II, eff. July 11, 2008. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:10 - Rulemaking.

328-D:10 Rulemaking. –
I. The board shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to:
(a) [Repealed.]
(b) Content of the application for licensure.
(c) [Repealed.]
(d) [Repealed.]
(e) [Repealed.]
(f) [Repealed.]
(g) Notification of changes in employment.
(h) [Repealed.]
(i) Manner of recordkeeping under RSA 328-D:11.
(j) The implementation of strategies and procedures necessary to increase the acceptance of military training and experience towards licensure for military veterans seeking to be licensed as a physician assistant. For the purposes of this subparagraph, "veterans" means veterans as defined in 38 U.S.C. section 101(2).
(k) Except as provided in paragraph II, any other matter which is consistent with the legislative intent of this chapter and which is necessary to the administration of this chapter.
(l) The definition of adequate liability insurance coverage under RSA 328-D:18.
II. [Repealed.]
Source.
1989, 290:1. 2008, 21:1, eff. July 11, 2008. 2020, 34:13, eff. Sept. 26, 2020. 2021, 197:68, 70, eff. July 1, 2021. 2022, 148:9, 13, I-V, eff. Aug. 6, 2022. 2023, 212:19, III, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:10-a - Completion of Survey; Rulemaking.

328-D:10-a Completion of Survey;  Rulemaking. –
The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, requiring, as part of the license renewal process, completion by licensees of a survey or opt-out form provided by the office of rural health, department of health and human services, for the purpose of collecting data regarding the New Hampshire primary care workforce, pursuant to the commission established in RSA 126-T. Any rules adopted under this section shall provide the licensee with written notice of his or her opportunity to opt-out from participation in the survey.
Source.
2017, 131:6, eff. June 16, 2017. 2019, 254:8, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:11 - Recordkeeping.

328-D:11 Recordkeeping. –
The board shall keep a record of its proceedings under this chapter in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification.
Source.
1989, 290:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990. 2021, 197:69, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:12 - Physician Liability.

328-D:12 Physician Liability. –
A physician assistant is responsible for his or her own medical decision making. A participating physician included in a collaboration agreement with a physician assistant shall not, by the existence of the collaboration agreement alone, be legally liable for the actions or inactions of the physician assistant; provided, however, that this shall not otherwise limit the liability of the participating physician.
Source.
1989, 290:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990. 2022, 148:8, eff. Aug. 6, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:13 - Penalty.

328-D:13 Penalty. –
I. Any person who, not being licensed or otherwise authorized according to the law of this state, shall advertise oneself or hold oneself out as a physician assistant, or any person who does such act after receiving notice that such person's license has been revoked, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
II. Any person who shall practice or attempt to practice as a physician assistant in this state without a license shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor if a natural person or guilty of a felony if any other person.
Source.
1989, 290:1. 2004, 198:9. 2006, 76:14, eff. July 1, 2006.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:14 - Limitation on Action.

328-D:14 Limitation on Action. –
A person, licensed or authorized to practice as a physician assistant under this chapter or under the laws of any other state, who, in good faith, renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency, shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of acts or omissions by such person in rendering such emergency care, or as a result of any act or failure to act to provide or arrange for further medical treatment or care, as long as such person receives no direct compensation for the care from or on behalf of the person cared for.
Source.
2004, 198:10, eff. Dec. 31, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:15 - Participation in Disaster and Emergency Care.

328-D:15 Participation in Disaster and Emergency Care. –
I. A physician assistant licensed in this state or licensed or authorized to practice in any other U.S. jurisdiction or who is credentialed as a physician assistant by a federal employer who is responding to a need for medical care created by an emergency or a state or local disaster may render such care that they are able to provide, provided that a state or local disaster shall not include an emergency situation that occurs in the place of the physician assistant's employment.
II. A physician assistant so responding who voluntarily and gratuitously, and other than in the ordinary course of employment or practice, renders emergency medical assistance shall not be liable for civil damages for any personal injuries that result from acts or omissions which may constitute ordinary negligence. The immunity granted by this section shall not apply to acts or omissions constituting gross, willful or wanton negligence.
III. A physician assistant licensed in this state or licensed or authorized to practice in any other U.S. jurisdiction or credentialed as a physician assistant by a federal employer shall not be required to have a collaboration agreement when responding to a need for medical care created by a disaster or emergency.
Source.
2022, 148:10, eff. Aug. 6, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:16 - Participation in Volunteer Care.

328-D:16 Participation in Volunteer Care. –
I. A physician assistant licensed in this state, or licensed or authorized to practice in any other U.S. jurisdiction, or who is credentialed by a federal employer or meets the licensure requirements of his or her requisite federal agency as a physician assistant may volunteer to render such care that he or she is able to provide at a children's summer camp or for a public or community event or in a licensed ambulatory health center providing free care. Such care must be rendered without compensation or remuneration.
II. A physician assistant licensed in this state, or licensed or authorized to practice in any other U.S. jurisdiction, or credentialed as a physician assistant by a federal employer shall not be required to have a collaboration agreement when participating in volunteer care.
Source.
2022, 148:10, eff. Aug. 6, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:17 - Coverage of Services.

328-D:17 Coverage of Services. –
I. Health insurers and, to the extent permitted under federal law, Medicaid and Medicare shall reimburse a participating provider who is a physician assistant for any medical and surgical service delivered by the physician assistant if the same service would be covered if delivered by a physician. Physician assistants are authorized to bill for and receive direct payment for the medically necessary services they deliver.
II. To provide accountability and transparency for patients, payers, and health care systems, the physician assistant, when appropriate, shall be identified as the treating provider in the billing and claims processes when the physician assistant delivered the medical services to the patient.
III. A health insurer shall not impose any practice, education, or collaboration requirement for a physician assistant that is inconsistent with or more restrictive than the provisions of this chapter.
IV. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preclude a health carrier from exercising its rights and responsibilities set forth in RSA 420-J:4.
Source.
2022, 148:10, eff. Aug. 6, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-D - Physician Assistants › Section 328-D:18 - Professional Liability Insurance Coverage.

328-D:18 Professional Liability Insurance Coverage. –
Physician assistants actively engaged in providing medical care shall have adequate, current, and valid professional liability insurance coverage.
Source.
2022, 148:10, eff. Aug. 6, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-E - Naturopathic Health Care Practice › Section 328-E:1 - Findings and Purpose.

328-E:1 Findings and Purpose. –
I. The general court finds that a significant number of New Hampshire residents choose naturopathic medicine for their health care needs and declares that naturopathic medicine is a distinct health care profession that affects the public health, safety and welfare, and provides for freedom of choice in health care.
II. The purpose of this chapter is:
(a) To provide standards for the licensure and regulation of doctors of naturopathic medicine in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
(b) To insure that naturopathic medicine by qualified doctors of naturopathic medicine is available to the people of New Hampshire.
(c) To provide a means of identifying qualified doctors of naturopathic medicine.
Source.
1994, 392:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-E - Naturopathic Health Care Practice › Section 328-E:2 - Definitions.

328-E:2 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "Acupuncture" means the insertion of acupuncture needles into specific points on the skin to treat human disease and impairment and to relieve pain.
II. "Approved naturopathic medical college" means a college or program granting the degree of doctor of naturopathic medicine or doctor of naturopathy that is approved by the board and which:
(a) Is accredited by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education or other accrediting agency recognized by the federal government.
(b) Has candidate for accreditation status with such agency.
(c) Has been investigated by the board and found to meet education standards equivalent to those established by such agency.
III. "Board" means the naturopathic board of examiners established under RSA 328-E:7.
IV. "Doctor of naturopathic medicine" means a person authorized and licensed to practice naturopathic medicine under this chapter.
IV-a. "Executive director" means the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification.
V. "Homeopathic preparations" means medicines prepared according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.
VI. "Minor office procedures" means care incident to superficial lacerations and abrasions, and the removal of foreign bodies located in superficial structures, not to include the eyes. It shall include the use of antiseptics in connection with such procedures but shall not include the alteration or removal of tissue.
VII. "Naturopathic childbirth" means natural childbirth which includes the use of natural obstetrical medicines, ophthalmic antibiotics, obstetrical emergency medicines and minor surgery including episiotomies, but which does not include the use of forceps delivery, general or spinal anesthesia, cesarean section, or induced abortions.
VIII. "Naturopathic manipulative therapy" means the manually administered, mechanical treatment of body structures or tissues, in accordance with naturopathic principles, for the purpose of restoring normal physiological function to the body by normalizing and balancing the musculoskeletal system of the body.
IX. "Naturopathic medicine" means a system of primary health care practiced by doctors of naturopathic medicine for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human health conditions, injuries, and diseases that uses education, natural medicines and therapies to support and stimulate the individual's intrinsic self-healing processes.
X. "Naturopathic physical medicine" means the therapeutic use of the physical agents of air, water, heat, cold, sound, light, and electromagnetic non-ionizing radiation and the physical modalities of electrotherapy, diathermy, ultraviolet light, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulative therapy, and therapeutic exercise.
XI. "Topical medicines" means topical analgesics, anesthetics, antiseptics, scabicides, antifungals, and antibacterials.
Source.
1994, 392:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995. 2018, 80:1, eff. July 24, 2018.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXX - Occupations and Professions › Chapter 328-E - Naturopathic Health Care Practice › Section 328-E:3 - License Required; Licensee Title.

328-E:3 License Required;  Licensee Title. –
I. No persons shall practice or represent themselves as practicing naturopathic medicine in this state without first applying for and receiving a license from the board to practice naturopathic medicine.
II. Licensees shall use the title "doctor of naturopathic medicine" and the recognized abbreviation "N.D." Doctors of naturopathic medicine shall have the exclusive right to use of the terms: "doctor of naturopathic medicine," "naturopathic doctor," "naturopath," "doctor of naturopathy," "naturopathic medicine," "naturopathic health care," "naturopathy," and "N.D."
III. Persons who represent themselves as doctors of naturopathic medicine are those who adopt or use any title or any description of services that uses one or more of the terms listed in paragraph II of this section.
Source.
1994, 392:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.