32 §18565. Construction and severability
§18565. Construction and severability This compact may be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact must be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the United States or the […]
32 §18566. Binding effect of compact and other laws
§18566. Binding effect of compact and other laws 1. Adherence. A licensee providing professional counseling services in a remote state under the privilege to practice shall adhere to the laws and regulations, including scope of practice, of the remote state. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] 2. Enforcement. Nothing in this chapter prevents the […]
32 §18567. Legislative intent
§18567. Legislative intent This compact is the Maine enactment of the Interstate Counseling Compact. The form, format and text of the compact have been changed minimally so as to conform to Maine statutory conventions. The changes are technical in nature and it is the intent of the Legislature that this compact be interpreted as substantively […]
32 §18552. Purpose
§18552. Purpose The purpose of this compact is to facilitate interstate practice of licensed professional counselors with the goal of improving public access to professional counseling services. The practice of professional counseling occurs in the state where the client is located at the time of the counseling services. The compact preserves the regulatory authority of […]
32 §18553. Definitions
§18553. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] 1. Active duty military. “Active duty military” means full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserves of […]
32 §18554. State participation in the compact
§18554. State participation in the compact 1. Participation requirements. To participate in the compact, a state must currently: A. License and regulate licensed professional counselors; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] B. Require licensees to pass a nationally recognized exam approved by the commission; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] C. Require […]
32 §18555. Privilege to practice
§18555. Privilege to practice 1. Requirements. To exercise the privilege to practice under the terms and provisions of the compact, the licensee must: A. Hold a license in the home state; [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] B. Have a valid United States social security number or national practitioner identifier; [PL 2021, […]
32 §18556. Obtaining a new home state license based on a privilege to practice
§18556. Obtaining a new home state license based on a privilege to practice 1. Home state license. A licensed professional counselor may hold a home state license that allows for a privilege to practice in other member states in only one member state at a time. [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] 2. Change […]
32 §18557. Active duty military personnel or their spouses
§18557. Active duty military personnel or their spouses Active duty military personnel, or their spouses, must designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to designating a home state, the […]
32 §18558. Compact privilege to practice telehealth
§18558. Compact privilege to practice telehealth 1. Telehealth practice. Member states shall recognize the right of a licensed professional counselor, licensed by a home state in accordance with section 18554 and under rules promulgated by the commission, to practice professional counseling in any member state via telehealth under a privilege to practice as provided in […]