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32 §18559. Adverse actions

§18559. Adverse actions 1.  Adverse action authority.  In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a remote state has the authority, in accordance with existing state due process law, to:   A. Take adverse action against a licensed professional counselor’s privilege to practice within that member state; and   [PL 2021, c. 547, […]

32 §18560. Establishment of counseling compact commission

§18560. Establishment of counseling compact commission 1.  Commission established.  The compact member states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the counseling compact commission.   A. The commission is an instrumentality of the compact states.   [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] B. Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against […]

32 §18561. Data system

§18561. Data system 1.  Database and reporting system.  The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states.   [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Uniform data set submission.  Notwithstanding any other […]

32 §18562. Rulemaking

§18562. Rulemaking 1.  Promulgation.  The commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purpose of the compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the commission exercises its rule-making authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, then such […]

32 §18563. Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement

§18563. Oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement 1.  Oversight.  Oversight of the compact is governed by this subsection.   A. The executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact’s purposes and intent. The provisions of this compact […]

32 §18551. Short title

§18551. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as “the Interstate Counseling Compact,” which is referred to in this chapter as “the compact.”   [PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 547, §1 (NEW).