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Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 030 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › Chapter 240 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS › Section 04 030 240 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

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Part 1 General Information
Section 1.1 The Purpose of Licensure
The Director of the Office of Professional Regulation (referred
				to as "the Director" in this rule) is responsible, pursuant to Vermont law, for
				licensing physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in order to
				protect the public health, safety and welfare. The Director's responsibilities
				include setting standards for issuing licenses, regulating the practice of
				physical therapy and enforcing Vermont's professional conduct
				laws.
Section 1.2 Laws that
			 Govern Licensure
Chapter 38, Title 26 V.S.A. contains the enabling statutes that
				govern professional physical therapy practice. Among the laws governing the
				regulation of professional practice are: the Professional Regulation law ( 3
				V.S.A. §§ 121-131 ); the Administrative Procedure Act ( 3 V.S.A.
				§§ 801-849 ); the Open Meeting law ( 1 V.S.A. §§ 310-314 );
				and the Access to Public Records law ( 1 V.S.A. §§ 315-320 ). These
				laws set forth the rights of an applicant, license holder or member of the
				public. The complete "Vermont Statutes" are at
www.leg.state.vt.us
. These rules implement
				and interpret the statutory laws governing the profession. Law libraries and
				the offices of most Town Clerks maintain volumes of the Vermont Statutes
				Annotated. The Office posts the most recent statutes and administrative rules
				governing the practice of the profession at www.vtprofessionals.org and
				http://vtprofessionals.org/oprl/p_therapists/ .
Section 1.3 Business Address
The Board's mailing address is the Office of the Secretary of
				State, Office of Professional Regulation, Director, National Life Bldg., North,
				FL2, Montpelier, VT 05620-3402 (the "Office"). Copies of these rules and more
				information about the profession and its requirements can be obtained by
				contacting the Office at 1-802-828-2363. This information may also be obtained
				from the Office's web site at
http://vtprofessionals.org/
.
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PART 1 DEFINITIONS AND CLARIFICATION OF TERMS
Section 1-1. Agency.
"Agency" means a business organization that employs, intends to employ, or holds itself out as employing two or more persons licensed as private investigators or security guards.
Section 1-2. Director.
"Director" means the Director of Professional Regulation.
Section 1-3. Employee of an Agency.
"Employee of an agency" means a person engaged directly by the agency and compensated through its regular, W-2 payroll. "Employee of an agency" does not mean an independent contractor, subcontractor, or employee of another corporate entity.
Section 1-4. Office.
"Office" means the Office of Professional Regulation.
Section 1-5. Office Website.
"Office website" means sos.vermont.gov/opr/.
Section 1-6. Private Investigator.
"Private investigator" is defined by   26 V.S.A. §
												3151(3) and limited by specific exclusions at id.   § 3151.a(a).
Section 1-7. Qualifying Agent.
"Qualifying Agent" means a licensed security guard or licensed private investigator who is designated by an agency to be professionally responsible for monitoring the agency's compliance with regulatory requirements. See Rule  4  - 5(a)(3).
Section 1-8. Security or Security Guard.
"Security" or "security guard" is defined by   26 V.S.A. §
												3151(4) and limited by specific exclusions at id.   § 3151.a(b).
Section 1-9. Supervision.
"Supervision" and the verb "to supervise" mean having and maintaining regular and substantial familiarity with the conduct and work performance of another, and being readily available to consult telephonically or in person where necessary to address unexpected events, including questions of professional judgment.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 030 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › Chapter 260 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR PSYCHOANALYSTS › Section 04 030 260 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR PSYCHOANALYSTS

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Part 1 INTRODUCTION
Section 1.1 The Purpose of Regulating
			 Psychoanalysts
The Secretary of State has been given certain powers by Vermont
				law, the purpose of which is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare
				by setting standards, certifying applicants, and regulating certified
				psychoanalysts and their practices.
Section 1.2 Laws That Govern Regulation of
			 Psychoanalysts
Certification is governed by a specific state law that
				establishes responsibilities for setting standards, issuing certificates, and
				regulating the profession. The law is the Psychoanalysts Act, 26 V.S.A.
				§§ 4051-4062. In addition, the Director is obligated to comply with
				several other state laws such as the Administrative Procedure Act, 3 V.S.A.
				§§ 801-849, the Open Meeting Law, 1 V.S.A. §§ 310-314, the
				Law of Professional Regulation, 3 V.S.A. §§ 121-131, and the Access
				To Public Records Law, 1 V.S.A. §§ 315-320. These laws set forth the
				rights of an applicant, certified psychoanalyst, or member of the public. The
				complete text of these laws is available at most libraries and town clerks'
				offices. "Vermont Statutes Online" are also available on the Internet at
http://www.leg.state.vt.us
.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 030 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › Chapter 280 - BOARD OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY RULES › Section 04 030 280 - BOARD OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY RULES

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Part 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Section 1.1 The Board's Purpose
The Board of Radiologic Technology ("the Board") has been
				created by Vermont law, Title 26 Chapter 51 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated
				which confers certain powers and duties on the Board. The Board is created to
				protect the public health, safety, and welfare by setting standards for issuing
				licenses, licensing qualified applicants, and regulating the practice of
				license holders. The Board maintains a website at
www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/professions/radiologic-technology
.
				Practitioners should periodically consult the website for matters of interest
				to the profession.
Section
			 1.2 Business Address
The Board's business location and mailing address can be found
				on the Board's website. Copies of these rules and more information about the
				Board and its requirements and procedures may be obtained by contacting the
				Office of Professional Regulation (the "Office") at 802-828-1505. This
				information also may be obtained from the Board's website.
Section 1.3 Board Members and Officers
The Board's composition is set forth in
				26
				V.S.A. §
												2811. Board Members shall meet
				at least annually and elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. This election
				shall be in September or at the next meeting thereafter.
Section 1.4 Laws Governing the Board
The Board is created by Chapter 51, Title 26, Vermont Statutes
				Annotated, which establishes the Board's responsibilities for setting
				standards, issuing licenses, and regulating the profession. In addition to the
				"Professional Regulation" statutes, the Board is subject to other state laws
				including the "Administrative Procedure Act" ( 3 V.S.A. §§ 801-849 ),
				the "Open Meeting Law" ( 1 V.S.A. §§ 310-314 ), the "Access to Public
				Records Law" ( 1 V.S.A. §§ 315-320 ), and the "Law of Professional
				Regulation" ( 3 V.S.A. §§ 121-132 ).
Section 1.5 Board Rules
The Board is authorized to make these rules under Chapter 51 of
				Title 26. In making or revising rules, the Board must follow the Administrative
				Procedure Act. These rules are approved by the Vermont Legislative Committee on
				Administrative Rules and have the force of law.
				3 V.S.A. §
												845(a).
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 030 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › Chapter 300 - BOARD OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS; ADMINISTRATIVE RULES › Section 04 030 300 - BOARD OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS; ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

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Part 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Section 1.1 The Board's Purpose
(a) The Board of Real Estate Appraisers ("the
			 Board") has been created and given powers by Vermont law. A federal law enacted
			 in 1989 required states to establish licensing and certification programs for
			 real estate appraisers who intended to perform appraisals in federally related
			 transactions. The Board was created in response to this federal law by a
			 Vermont statute, which directed the Board to meet federal criteria. The federal
			 law created the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions
			 Examination Council (ASC) as the federal agency responsible for monitoring the
			 establishment of state programs for compliance with federal law. The Appraiser
			 Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation has identified the minimum
			 qualifications for licensure needed to meet the requirements of the federal
			 law, and the Board adopts those minimums as its requirements.
(b) Only individuals licensed by the Board
			 may perform appraisals in a federally related transaction for a fee or may
			 represent themselves as certified real estate appraisers in Vermont. No license
			 is required to perform real estate appraisals in other transactions. However, a
			 certified appraiser is subject to the Board's disciplinary authority when
			 performing all real estate appraisals, whether or not the appraisal could have
			 been performed by an unlicensed person.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 030 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › Chapter 310 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR TATTOOING AND BODY PIERCING › Section 04 030 310 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR TATTOOING AND BODY PIERCING

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Part 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION OF
			 TATTOOISTS AND BODY PIERCERS
Section 1.1 THE
			 PURPOSE OF REGISTRATION
The Secretary of State has been given powers by Vermont law to
				protect the public health, safety, and welfare by setting standards,
				registering applicants, and regulating registered tattooists and body piercers
				and their practices.
Section
			 1.2 LAWS THAT GOVERN REGISTRATION
Registration is governed by a specific state law that
				establishes responsibilities for setting standards, issuing registrations, and
				regulating the occupation. The law is the Tattooists and Body Piercers Act, 26
				V.S.A. §§ 4101-4109. In addition, the Director of Professional
				Regulation ("the Director") is obligated to comply with several other state
				laws such as the Administrative Procedure Act, 3 V.S.A. §§ 801-849,
				the Open Meeting Law, 1 V.S.A. §§ 310-314, the Access To Public
				Records Law, 1 V.S.A. §§ 315-320, and the Law of Professional
				Regulation, 3 V.S.A. §§ 121-131. These laws set forth the rights of
				an applicant, registered tattooist, or member of the public.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 030 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › Chapter 320 - BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES › Section 04 030 320 - BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

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Part 1 Definitions.
1-1 "Client" means a person seeking
				veterinary care on behalf of a patient.
1-2 "Companion animal" means an animal for
				which a client has assumed responsibility and ownership as an individual
				companion or service animal.
1-3
				"Direct Supervision" means oversight by a licensed veterinarian available to
				physically intervene in the care of an animal.
1-4 "Director" means the Director of
				Professional Regulation.
1-5
				"Foreign" means emanating from or existing within a governmental jurisdiction
				other than the State of Vermont.
1-6
				"License" or "licensure" refers to any credential issued by the Office under
				these rules, including a certification or registration, except where context
				clearly indicates reference to a foreign or other professional
				license.
1-7 "Licensee" means a
				person or entity seeking or holding a license under these rules.
1-8 "Non-companion animal" means an animal
				raised for economic or agricultural purposes.
1-9 "Office" means the Office of Professional
				Regulation.
1-10 "Office website"
				means sos.vermont.gov/opr.
1-11
				"Patient" means an animal that is the subject of veterinary care.
1-12 "Veterinarian-Client-Patient
				Relationship" or "VCPR" is defined at 26 V.S.A. § 2433. See Rule 8-3,
				infra.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 030 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › Chapter 330 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR ATHLETIC TRAINERS › Section 04 030 330 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR ATHLETIC TRAINERS

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Part 1 GENERAL
			 INFORMATION
Section 1.1 The Purpose of
			 Licensure
The Director of Professional Regulation (referred to as "the
				Director" in this rule) has been given power by Vermont law to license athletic
				trainers, to protect the public health, safety and welfare. This is done by
				setting standards for issuing licenses, licensing only qualified applicants and
				regulating licensees and their practices.
Section 1.2 Business Location
The Director's business location is c/o Secretary of State,
				Office of Professional Regulation, 26 Terrace Street, Montpelier (the Office).
				Mailing address:
Secretary of State
Office of Professional Regulation
26 Terrace Street
Montpelier, Vermont 05609-1101
The telephone number is (802) 828-2363.
An interested person may get copies of these rules and more
				information about licensure and its requirements and procedures by writing or
				telephoning the Office or visiting the profession's Web Page at http:
www.vtprofessionals.org
.
Section 1.3 Advisors to the Director
The Secretary of State appoints two athletic trainers to serve
				as advisors who help the Director carry out the program and advise the Director
				on such matters as selecting an examination, setting a passing score, making
				administrative rules, and approving or denying licenses. The Director refers
				disciplinary matters to an administrative law officer.
Section 1.4 Laws That Govern Licensure
The practice of athletic training is governed by a specific
				state law that establishes responsibilities for setting standards, issuing
				licenses and regulating the profession ( 26 V.S.A. §§ 4151-4160 ). In
				addition, the Director and the Office of Professional Regulation are obligated
				to comply with several other state laws, including the Administrative Procedure
				Act ( 3 V.S.A. §§ 801-849 ), the Open Meeting law ( 1 V.S.A.
				§§ 310-314 ) and the Access to Public Records law ( 1 V.S.A.
				§§ 315-320 ). These laws set forth the rights of an applicant,
				licensee or member of the public. Copies of these laws may be obtained from a
				town clerk or librarian or from the Office. "Vermont Statutes Online" are also
				available on the Internet at
http://www.leg.state.vt.us
.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 030 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › Chapter 340 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR LICENSED ACUPUNCTURISTS › Section 04 030 340 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR LICENSED ACUPUNCTURISTS

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Part 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ON LICENSURE OF
			 ACUPUNCTURISTS
Section 1.1 THE PURPOSE OF
			 LICENSURE
The Secretary of State and the Director of the Office of
				Professional Regulation (Office) have been given certain powers by Vermont law
				to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by setting standards,
				licensing applicants, and regulating licensed acupuncturists and their
				practices.
Section 1.2 LAWS
			 THAT GOVERN LICENSURE
Licensure is governed by a specific state law that establishes
				responsibilities for setting standards, issuing licenses, and regulating the
				profession. The law is the Acupuncturists Act, 26 V.S.A. §§
				3401-3411. In addition, the Director of Professional Regulation is obligated to
				comply with several other state laws, such as the Administrative Procedure Act,
				3 V.S.A. §§ 801-849, the Open Meeting Law,
				1 V.S.A. §§
												311 -
				314, the
				Law of Professional Regulation, 3 V.S.A. §§ 121131, and the Access To
				Public Records Law 1 V.S.A. §§ 315-320. These laws set forth the
				rights of an applicant, licensed acupuncturist, or member of the public. The
				complete text of these laws is available at most libraries and town clerks'
				offices. "Vermont Statutes Online" are also available on the Internet at
				http://www.leg.state.vt.us.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 030 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › Chapter 350 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND PSYCHOTHERAPISTS › Section 04 030 350 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND PSYCHOTHERAPISTS

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Part 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Section 1.1 Introduction
(a) The Board of Allied Mental Health
			 Practitioners has been created by Vermont law, which gives the Board certain
			 powers and duties. The Board has adopted these rules to aid applicants,
			 licensees, and the general public to understand the requirements for obtaining
			 a license or entry on the roster, and the practice requirements of the
			 professions regulated by this Board.
(b) The Board is created to protect the
			 public health, safety, and welfare by setting standards for issuing licenses,
			 licensing qualified applicants, and regulating the practice of license
			 holders.
(c) The rules contain
			 individual sections for Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family
			 Therapists, and Nonlicensed and Noncertified Psychotherapists.
(d) These rules have been approved by the
			 Vermont Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules. They have the force of
			 law.
(e) Legislative changes from
			 time to time may create inconsistencies between statutes and administrative
			 rules. If a statutory change does produce an inconsistency, the statute
			 governs, not the rule.
(f) The
			 Board maintains a website at
http://vtprofessionals.org/
.
			 Practitioners should periodically consult the website for updated information
			 and matters of interest to the profession.
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Part 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ON LICENSURE OF
			 MIDWIVES
Section 1.1 THE PURPOSE OF LICENSURE
The Director of the Office of Professional Regulation has been
				given powers by Vermont law to protect the public health, safety, and welfare
				by setting standards, licensing applicants, and regulating licensed midwives
				and their practices.
Section
			 1.2 LAWS THAT GOVERN LICENSURE
Licensure is governed by a specific state law that establishes
				responsibilities for setting standards, issuing licenses, and regulating the
				profession. The law is the Midwives Act, Title 26, Vermont Statutes Annotated,
				Chapter 85. In addition, the Director of Professional Regulation is obligated
				to comply with several other state laws, such as the Administrative Procedure
				Act ( 3 V.S.A. §§ 801-849 ), the Open Meeting Law ( 1 V.S.A.
				§§ 311-314 ), the Access To Public Records Law ( 1 V.S.A.
				§§ 315-320 ), and the Law of Professional Regulation ( 3 V.S.A.
				§§ 121-131 ).
These laws set forth the rights of an applicant, licensed
				midwife, or member of the public. The complete text of these laws is available
				at most libraries and town clerks' offices. "Vermont Statutes Online" are also
				available on the Internet at
www.leg.state.vt.us
. The text of laws
				and rules governing midwives may be found at www.vtprofessionals.org/midwives
				[File Link Not Available].
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 030 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › Chapter 370 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR ELECTROLOGISTS › Section 04 030 370 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR ELECTROLOGISTS

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Part 1 General Information
Section 1.0 PROTOCOL AND FORMULARY FOR DRUG
			 AND EQUIPMENT USE
These rules are promulgated in compliance with Chapter 86 of
				Title 26 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated.
				26 V.S.A. §
												4404(c) provides: "The
				director, after consultation with the advisor appointees, may adopt rules
				necessary to perform the director's duties under this chapter." This authority
				includes making rules regarding the offices in which electrology is performed,
				cleanliness and sanitation requirements, education, continuing education
				requirements, certification of applicants, denial or renewal of certification,
				and inspection of offices.
Section
			 1.1 THE PURPOSE OF LICENSURE
These rules are promulgated in compliance with Chapter 86 of
				Title 26 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated.
				26 V.S.A. §
												4404(c) provides: "The
				director, after consultation with the advisor appointees, may adopt rules
				necessary to perform the director's duties under this chapter." This authority
				includes making rules regarding the offices in which electrology is performed,
				cleanliness and sanitation requirements, education, continuing education
				requirements, certification of applicants, denial or renewal of certification,
				and inspection of offices.
Section
			 1.2 BUSINESS ADDRESS
The Director's mailing address is: Director of the Office of
				Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State, Office of
				Professional Regulation, 89 Main Street, FL3, Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3402
				(the "Office"). Copies of these rules and more information about the
				requirements and procedures regarding electrology, including application forms,
				may be obtained by contacting the Office at 1-802-828-1134. Information about
				the practice of electrology including application forms and renewal forms also
				may be obtained from the Office's web site at
www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/professions/electrologists
.
Section 1.3 LAWS THAT GOVERN LICENSURE
The practice of electrology is governed by statutes which
				establish the responsibilities of the Director of the Office for setting
				standards, issuing certificates and regulating the profession. Those laws are
				found in Chapter 86 of Title 26 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, specifically
				26 V.S.A. §§ 4401-4412. In addition, the Director's regulation of
				electrology must comply with several other state laws such as the
				"Administrative Procedure Act" ( 3 V.S.A. §§ 801-849 ), the "Open
				Meeting Law" ( 1 V.S.A. §§ 310-314 ) and the "Right to Know Law" ( 1
				V.S.A. §§ 315-320 ). These laws set forth the rights of applicants,
				regulated professionals, and members of the public. The complete "Vermont
				Statutes" are available at legislature. vermont.gov.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 04 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Sub-Agency 030 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › Chapter 380 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS › Section 04 030 380 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS

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Part 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ON LICENSURE OF
			 NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS
Section 1.1 The
			 Purpose of Licensure
To protect the public health, safety and welfare, the Vermont
				Secretary of State has the duty to license and regulate naturopathic
				physicians. Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 26, Chapter 81("Chapter
				81").
Section 1.2 Laws That
			 Govern Licensure
Chapter 81 governs the issuance of licenses and the regulation
				of professional practice for naturopathic physicians. Chapter 81 also
				authorizes rulemaking authority to carry out these regulatory duties. In
				enforcing Chapter 81, the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation
				(the "Director") follows the Administrative Procedure Act (Vermont Statutes
				Annotated, Title 3 §§ 801-849 ), Vermont Open Meeting Law (Vermont
				Statutes Annotated, Title 1 §§ 311-314 ), Access To Public Records
				(Vermont Statutes Annotated, Title 1 §§ 315-320 ), and Professional
				Regulation (Vermont Statutes Annotated, Title 3 §§ 121-131 ).
These laws set forth the rights of applicants, licensed
				naturopathic physicians, and the public. The complete text of these laws is
				available at most libraries and town clerks' offices. "Vermont Statutes Online"
				is available at http://www.leg.state.vt.us. The text of statutes and
				administrative rules governing naturopathic physician practice is available at
				http://www.vtprofessionals.org.
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I PURPOSE, AUTHORITY, AND PROHIBITION
1. Purpose
This is a formulary of prescription drugs that may be used by
				natuaropathic physicians in a manner that is consistent with their scope of
				practice.
2. Authority
In accordance with 26 VSA A § 4125(c), this formulary has
				been established by the Commissioner of Health with the advice of the advisor
				appointees described at 26 VSA A § 4126.
3. A Prohibition
A person licensed under 26 VSA Chapter 81 (Naturopathic
				Physicians) shall not prescribe, dispense, or administer any controlled
				substances except those natural medicines authorized by these rules. "Natural
				medicines" are substances present in or produced by nature, not artificial or
				man-made.
Licensed naturopathic physicians may only order, prescribe,
				dispense and administer certain medications of mineral, animal and botanical
				origin which are:
1. A "Natural"
			 according to the following definition: -present in or produced by nature, not
			 artificial or man made. (Source - American Heritage Dictionary)
2. A Not substances prohibited by other
			 Vermont or federal law.
3. A
			 Appropriate within a general naturopathic practice, that is primary care in
			 focus, recognizing that naturopathic physicians are also specialists in natural
			 medicines and often serve in an adjunctory capacity for other chronic
			 illness.
4. A Prescribed in doses
			 that are non-poisonous accepted therapeutic dosages. This is defined as a dose
			 which by its actions does not impair function or destroy human life, and is
			 consistent with the naturopathic principle - "First Do No Harm."
5. The substance being prescribed is
			 clinically effective for the condition that the patient is seeking health care
			 for. This will require the naturopathic physician to assess if the natural
			 substance, or substances being used in a particular treatment protocol are
			 working for that patient within a safe and reasonable amount of time for that
			 condition. This assessment needs to be made within the context of naturopathic
			 medical philosophy, the conventional standard of care as defined by such groups
			 as the Vermont Program for Quality, and the patient's choice as long as
			 adequate information and education is provided.
Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 06 - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL › Sub-Agency 031 - CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION › Chapter 002 - Rule CF 101 - Chain Distributor Schemes › Section 06 031 002 - Rule CF 101 - Chain Distributor Schemes

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Section 101.01  Unfair Trade Practice
The promotion or offer of, or the grant of participation in a
				chain distributor scheme in connection with the solicitation of investments
				from members of the public constitutes an unfair and deceptive trade act and
				practice in commerce under
				9 V.S.A.
				Section 2453(a). When so
				used the scheme serves as a lure to improvident and uneconomical investment.
				Many individuals lack commercial expertise and anticipate unrealistic profits
				or economic gain through use of the chance to further perpetuate a chain of
				distributors, without regard to actual market conditions affecting further
				distribution and sale of the property purchased by them or its market
				acceptance by final users or consumers. Substantial economic losses to
				participating distributors have occurred and will inevitably occur by reason of
				their reliance on perpetuation of the chain distributor scheme as a source of
				profit.
Section 101.02  Definitions
(1)  "Chain distributor scheme" is
			 a sales device whereby a person, upon a condition that he make an investment,
			 is granted a license or right to solicit or recruit for profit or economic gain
			 one or more additional persons who also are granted such license or right upon
			 condition of making an investment and may further perpetuate the chain of
			 persons who are granted such license or right upon such condition. A limitation
			 as to the number of persons who may participate, or the presence of additional
			 conditions affecting eligibility for the above license or right to recruit or
			 solicit or the receipt of profits therefrom, does not change the identity of
			 the scheme as a chain distributor scheme.
(2)  "Investment" is any acquisition, for a
			 consideration other than personal services, of property, tangible or
			 intangible, and includes, without limitation, franchises, business
			 opportunities and services. It does not include sales demonstration equipment
			 and materials furnished at cost for use in making sales and not for
			 resale.Statutory Authority:
			 9 V.S.A.
			 §
											2453
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Current through June, 2024
Section 109.01  Contests
It shall constitute an unfair and deceptive trade act and
				practice in commerce under
				9 V.S.A.
				Section 2453(a) for any
				person to solicit any other person to engage in any kind of a game of skill,
				contest, sweepstakes, giveaway or other promotion which:
a)  is deceptive or misleading as to chances
			 of winning, the number of winners, the value of the prizes, or the availability
			 of the prize;
b)  requires any kind
			 of entry fee, service charge, purchase or similar consideration in order to
			 enter or to continue to remain eligible; or,
c)  uses publications, literature, written or
			 verbal promotion that is false, deceptive or misleading.
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Current through June, 2024
Section 104.01  Threats or Coercion
The use of any unfair threat, coercion, or attempt to coerce in
				order to collect or attempt to collect any debt arising out of a consumer
				transaction constitutes an unfair trade act and practice in commerce under
				9 V.S.A.
				Section 2453(a).
Such unfair acts include (but shall not be limited to) the
				following:
(a)  The use, or express or
			 implicit threat of use, of violence or other criminal means, to cause harm to
			 the person, reputation, or property of any person;
(b)  The false accusation or threat to accuse
			 falsely or threat to file an action in court falsely accusing any person of
			 fraud or any other crime, or any conduct which would tend to disgrace such
			 other person, or in any way subject him to the ridicule or contempt of society
			 or his community;
(c)  False
			 accusations made to another person, including any credit reporting agency, or
			 the threat to so falsely accuse, that a consumer is willfully refusing to pay a
			 just debt;
(d)  The threat to sell
			 or assign to another or to refer to another for collection an obligation of the
			 debtor with an attending false representation or false suggestion that the
			 result of such sale or assignment would be that the debtor would lose any
			 defense to the claim;
(e)  The
			 threat to sell or assign to another or to refer to another for collection an
			 obligation of the debtor with an attending false representation or false
			 suggestion that the result of such sale or assignment would be that the debtor
			 would be subjected to harsh, vindictive, or abusive collection
			 attempts;
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Current through June, 2024
Section 110.01  Prohibited Acts
It shall constitute an unfair and deceptive trade act and
				practice in commerce under
				9 V.S.A.
				Section 2453(a) for a seller
				or solicitor to solicit purchases of goods or services through the use of
				former price comparisons, retail price comparisons, comparable value
				comparisons, or other miscellaneous price comparisons which are false or
				deceptive.
Section 110.02  Former Price Comparisons
(a)  A former price
			 comparison shall be considered deceptive if the amount declared to be the
			 former price is not the actual price at which the article was offered to the
			 public for a reasonably substantial period of time in the recent regular course
			 of the solicitor's business, unless an earlier time period is clearly
			 specified;
(1)  A former price is not an
			 actual price if it is set at a specific amount for the purpose of establishing
			 a ficticious [fictitious] higher price on which a deceptive comparison might be
			 based;
(2)  A former price is not an
			 actual price unless:
(A)  the item was offered
			 for sale for a reasonably substantial period of time at that price and a
			 substantial quantity of sales were made at that price; or
(B)  the item was openly offered for sale to
			 the public for a reasonably substantial period of time, displayed in a
			 reasonable manner, consistent with the display of items of similar type, and
			 priced at a level established in good faith;
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Current through June, 2024
Section 106.01  Prohibited Acts
It shall constitute an unfair and deceptive trade act and
				practice in commerce under
				9 V.S.A.
				Section 2453(a) for a seller
				to refuse to make a cash refund on cash sales or credit the customer's account
				on credit sales of non-defective, unused goods purchased at a seller's place of
				business and returned within a reasonable time from the date of purchase unless
				the seller discloses at the time of sale that no cash refund will be made on
				the goods or that cash refunds are made at the sole discretion of the seller.
				Disclosure of such refund policy must be conspicuously placed on a sign located
				at the point of display, the cash register, or the store
				entrance.
Section 106.02  Exemptions
This rule shall not apply to the sale of food items, perishable
				items, items in substantial part custom-made or custom-finished, and items
				which by law cannot be resold, even if unused.Statutory Authority:
				9 V.S.A.
				§
											2453
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Current through June, 2024
Section 108.01  Dealer's Disclosure
			 Requirements
It shall constitute an unfair and deceptive trade act and
				practice in commerce under
				9 V.S.A.
				Section 2453(a) for a dealer
				to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle without furnishing to the transferee a
				written odometer mileage statement signed by the transferor, containing the
				following odometer information:
(a) 
			 The odometer reading at the time of transfer;
(b)  The date of the transfer;
(c)  The dealer's name and address;
(d)  The identity of the motor vehicle
			 including its make, model, model year, and body type, its motor vehicle
			 identification number, and its last plate number;
(e)  The odometer reading at the time the
			 motor vehicle was obtained from the person who previously owned the motor
			 vehicle for purposes other than resale; provided, however, that if such
			 previous owner is unknown, the dealer shall disclose the odometer reading at
			 the time the motor vehicle was transferred to him.
(f)  A statement that the actual mileage is
			 unknown, if the dealer knows that the odometer reading differs from the number
			 of miles that the motor vehicle has actually traveled;
(g)  A statement that any inaccuracies on the
			 odometer mileage statement may result in civil liability under the Federal
			 Motor Vehicle and Cost Savings Act and under Vermont's Consumer Fraud
			 Law.
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Current through June, 2024
Except as may be otherwise provided herein, and unless the
				context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall apply to all
				consumer fraud rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with
				9 V.S.A.
				Section 2453(c):
(1)  "Consumer" means consumer as defined in
			 Chapter 63 of Title 9 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated.
(2)  "Goods" means goods as defined in Chapter
			 63 of Title 9 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated.
(3)  "Person" includes individuals,
			 partnerships, corporations, associations, and all other legal
			 entities.
(4)  "Seller" means seller
			 as defined in Chapter 63 of Title 9 of the Vermont Statutes
			 Annotated.
(5)  "Services" means
			 services as defined in Chapter 63 of Title 9 of the Vermont Statutes
			 Annotated.
(6)  "Solicit" means to
			 attempt to persuade a consumer, either in person, or through employees, agents,
			 or independent contractors, or through any advertising medium, to purchase
			 goods or services.
(7)  "Solicitor"
			 means those persons who solicit consumers to purchase goods or services and who
			 have an economic interest in having the consumer purchase such goods or
			 services.Statutory Authority:
			 9 V.S.A.
			 §
										2453
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Current through June, 2024
Section 102.01  Representation of Seller
The sale to consumers or the solicitation of consumers to
				purchase goods or services constitutes an affirmative representation that the
				seller or solicitor will honor all of his express and implied warranties with
				respect to such goods or services.
Section 102.02  Unfair and Deceptive Trade Act
			 and Practice
The sale of goods or services to a consumer and the subsequent
				failure of the seller or solicitor to honor his express and implied warranties
				with respect to such goods or services constitutes an unfair and deceptive
				trade act and practice in commerce under
				9 V.S.A.
				Section
				2453(a).
Section 102.03  Definition
"Honor" means to legally satisfy a warranty obligation within a
				reasonable time after receiving notice of a defect.
Section 102.04  Exception
The sale of goods or services to a consumer and the subsequent
				failure of the seller or solicitor to honor his warranty obligations with
				respect to those goods or services will not constitute a violation of this rule
				where the seller or solicitor can demonstrate unusual or extraordinary facts
				which would make the finding of a violation inequitable in all the
				circumstances. Repeated attempts to repair an item which prove to be
				unsuccessful will not be considered unusual or extraordinary facts.Statutory
				Authority:
				9 V.S.A.
				§
											2453
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Current through June, 2024
Section 105.01  Prohibited Acts
It shall constitute an unfair and deceptive trade act and
				practice in commerce under
				9 V.S.A.
				Section 2453(a) for a seller
				or solicitor:
(a)  To advertise or
			 promise prompt delivery unless, at the time of the advertising or promise, the
			 seller or solicitor has taken reasonable action to ensure prompt
			 delivery;
(b)  To fail to deliver by
			 the delivery date goods ordered by mail or otherwise on which payment has been
			 made or undertaken, in the form of a deposit, down payment or total payment
			 where a definite delivery date has been set unless the seller can show
			 circumstances beyond his control and not within his knowledge at the time the
			 order was accepted which prevented the seller from meeting the delivery
			 date;
(c)  To accept an order for
			 goods or services where the seller knows that delivery of such goods or
			 services cannot be made within six weeks, unless a later delivery date is
			 agreed upon, in writing if the order is written, by the buyer and the seller;
			 provided, however, that if the seller does not know whether the goods or
			 services can be delivered within six weeks, acceptance of the order shall not
			 be considered to be an unfair or deceptive act if, prior to accepting the
			 order, the seller advises the buyer, in writing if the order is written, that
			 the delivery date is unknown;
(d) 
			 To accept money from a consumer for goods ordered by mail, telephone, or
			 otherwise and then, unless a later delivery date is specifically agreed upon in
			 writing by the buyer and seller, to permit six weeks to elapse without:
(1)  Making shipment or delivery of the goods
			 ordered, as long as such goods conform to samples submitted or to
			 specifications upon which the sale is consummated or induced, or to the
			 representations made prior to securing the order; or
(2)  Making a full refund; or
(3)  Advising the consumer of the duration of
			 an extended delay and offering to send him an immediate refund, or to send or
			 deliver the ordered goods when they become available, whichever the consumer so
			 requests, and, in such case, to act according to the consumer's request;
			 or
(4)  In the case of mail orders
			 and/or mail delivery, furnishing substitute goods of equivalent or superior
			 value and quality as a good faith substitute. In such case, the consumer shall
			 have the right to return such goods, and if the consumer should return the
			 goods to the seller, the seller shall, within fourteen days of the seller's
			 receipt of the goods, refund the amount of money paid by the consumer,
			 including all shipping costs.
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Current through June, 2024
Section 111.01  Prohibited Acts
It shall constitute an unfair and deceptive trade act and
				practice in commerce under
				9 V.S.A.
				§
											2453(a) for a
				seller of propane to violate this rule.
Section 111.02  Definitions
For the purpose of this rule:
(a)  "75-25 rule" means a method of allocating
			 funds received from a consumer who:
(1)  is a
			 cash-on-delivery consumer;
(2)  has
			 a delinquency;
(3)  makes a cash
			 payment for propane to be delivered. A seller may deliver no less propane than
			 can be purchased with 75% of the cash payment and may apply no more than 25% of
			 the cash payment toward the delinquency. The seller may require that the 75%
			 cover a minimum delivery. Any allowable fees required for the delivery are not
			 subject to this rule and may be collected in full by the seller prior to
			 delivery.
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Current through June, 2024
Section 112.01  DISCLOSURES TO CONSUMER
(a)  A credit reporting agency, as defined in
			 9 V.S.A. §
											2480a, shall cause its name and telephone
			 number to be listed under the heading "Credit Reporting Agency" in each NYNEX
			 White Pages Directory and each NYNEX Yellow Pages Directory serving the
			 following communities: Barre, Bennington, Brattleboro, Burlington/Middlebury,
			 Newport, Rutland, St. Albans, St. Johnsbury and White River Junction.
(b)  The telephone number listed pursuant to
			 Section 112.01(a) of this Rule shall be the telephone number consumers can use
			 to request the information required to be disclosed pursuant to
			 9 V.S.A. §
											2480b(a), which is all
			 information available to users at the time of the request pertaining to the
			 consumer, including but not limited to:
(1) 
			 any credit score or predictor relating to the consumer prepared during the six
			 months prior to the consumer's request, or prepared after January 1, 1993,
			 whichever period is shorter;
(2) 
			 the names of users requesting information pertaining to the consumer during the
			 prior twelve month period and the date of each request; and
(3)  a clear and concise explanation of the
			 information contained in the credit report.
(c)  The telephone number listed pursuant to
			 Section 112.01(a) of this Rule also shall be the telephone number consumers can
			 use to request a free copy of their credit report pursuant to
			 9
			 V.S.A. §
											2480c(a).
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Current through June, 2024
Section 113.01  Definitions
(a)  A "telephonic home solicitation sale" is
			 a sale or lease, or the offer for sale or lease, of goods or services with a
			 purchase price of $ 5.00 or more, whether under single or multiple contracts,
			 where the sale, lease or offer thereof is solicited or consummated by a seller
			 wholly or in part by telephone with a consumer at the residence or place of
			 business or employment of the consumer. A "telephonic home solicitation sale"
			 does not include the transactions listed in the third sentence of
			 9 V.S.A.
			 §
											2451a(d).
(b)  "Business days" mean Monday through
			 Friday, excluding legal holidays listed in
			 1 V.S.A.
			 §
											371.