32 §18522. Withdrawal
§18522. Withdrawal 1. Repeal. Once effective, the compact continues in force and remains binding upon each member state, except that a member state may withdraw from the compact by specifically repealing the statute that enacted the compact into law. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] 2. Effective date. Withdrawal from the compact is by […]
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 §18523. Dissolution
§18523. Dissolution 1. Effective date. The compact dissolves effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state that reduces the membership in the compact to one member state. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] 2. Surplus funds. Upon the dissolution of the compact, the compact becomes null and void and […]
32 §18564. Date of implementation of counseling compact; commission and associated rules, withdrawal and amendment
§18564. Date of implementation of counseling compact; commission and associated rules, withdrawal and amendment 1. Effective date. The compact takes effect on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the 10th member state. The provisions of the compact that become effective at that time are limited to the powers granted […]
32 §18524. Construction
§18524. Construction 1. Liberal construction. The provisions of the compact must be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] 2. Applicability of other compacts. Nothing in the compact may be construed to prohibit the applicability of other interstate compacts of which the states are members. [PL 2017, c. […]
32 §18525. Binding effect of compact and other laws
§18525. Binding effect of compact and other laws 1. Other law. Nothing in this chapter prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact. [PL 2017, c. 253, §7 (NEW).] 2. Conflicts. All laws in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded […]
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).
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 […]