§ 24-76.5-102. Definitions

[ Editor’s note: This version of this section is effective until July 1, 2022. ] As used in this article 76.5, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “Applicant” means a person applying, pursuant to state or local law, for a new license, certificate, or registration or to renew, reinstate, or reactivate a license, certificate, or registration that is authorized pursuant to state or local law.
2. “Certificate” or “certification” means a credential that demonstrates that a person has the qualifications required by state or local law to practice the profession or occupation regulated by that applicable state or local law.
3. “Emergency medical condition” has the same meaning as provided in 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396b (v)(3).
4. “Federal public benefits” has the same meaning as provided in 8 U.S.C. sec. 1611 (c).
5. “Register” means to record the information required by state or local law in the form and manner determined by the regulator that regulates the practice of a profession or occupation pursuant to that applicable state or local law. “Registered” and “registration” have corresponding meanings.
6. “Regulate” means to subject an individual to a requirement in order to practice a profession or occupation.
7. “State or local public benefits” has the same meaning as provided in 8 U.S.C. sec. 1621.

Source: L. 2006, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 40, § 1, effective July 31. L. 2021: Entire article amended, (SB 21-077), ch. 186, p. 996, § 3, effective September 7.