§ 90-270.65 – Title.

90-270.65. Title. This Article shall be known as the "North Carolina Occupational Therapy Practice Act." (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1.)

§ 90-270.66 – Declaration of purpose.

90-270.66. Declaration of purpose. The North Carolina Occupational Therapy Practice Act is enacted to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from being harmed by unqualified persons, to assure the highest degree of professional services and conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, to provide for the […]

§ 90-270.67 – Definitions.

90-270.67. Definitions. As used in this Article, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: (1) Accrediting body. – The Accrediting Council for Occupational Therapy Education. (1a) Board. – The North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. (1b) Examining body. – The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. (2) Occupational therapist. – An individual licensed […]

§ 90-270.68 – Establishment of Board, terms, vacancies, removal, meetings, compensation.

90-270.68. Establishment of Board, terms, vacancies, removal, meetings, compensation. (a) Establishment of Board. – The North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy is created. The Board shall consist of seven members who are appointed by the Governor and are residents of this State at the time of and during their appointment, as follows: (1) Three members […]

§ 90-270.69 – Powers and duties of the Board.

90-270.69. Powers and duties of the Board. The Board shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Establish and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure to practice occupational therapy in this State. (2) Conduct investigations, subpoena individuals and records, and do all other things necessary and proper to discipline persons licensed under […]

§ 90-270.70 – Requirements for licensure.

90-270.70. Requirements for licensure. (a) Any individual who desires to be licensed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application with the Board on forms provided by the Board, showing to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant: (1) Is of good moral character; and (2) Has passed an […]

§ 90-270.72 – Exemption from requirements.

90-270.72. Exemption from requirements. The Board may exempt an applicant from certain licensure requirements if the applicant presents proof satisfactory to the Board of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state or the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or Guam, provided the other jurisdiction’s licensure standards are considered by […]

§ 90-270.73 – Issuance of license.

90-270.73. Issuance of license. (a) The Board shall issue a license to any individual who meets the requirements of this Article upon payment of the license fee prescribed in G.S. 90-270.77. (b) Any individual licensed as an occupational therapist under this Article may use the words "occupational therapist" and may use the letters "O.T." or […]

§ 90-270.74 – Expired.

90-270.74: Expired.

§ 90-270.75 – Renewal of license.

90-270.75. Renewal of license. (a) Licenses issued under this Article shall be subject to annual renewal upon completion of continuing education and competency requirements as may be required by the Board, upon the payment of a renewal fee specified under G.S. 90-270.77 and in compliance with this Article, and shall expire unless renewed in the […]

§ 90-270.76 – Suspension, revocation and refusal to renew license.

90-270.76. Suspension, revocation and refusal to renew license. (a) The Board may deny or refuse to renew a license, may suspend or revoke a license, or may impose probationary conditions on a license if the licensee or applicant for licensure has engaged in any of the following conduct: (1) Obtaining a license by means of […]

§ 90-270.77 – Fees.

90-270.77. Fees. The Board shall adopt and publish, in the manner established by its rules and regulations, fees reasonably necessary to cover the cost of services rendered for the following purposes: (1) For an initial application, a fee not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00). (2) For issuance of an initial license, a fee not to […]

§ 90-270.78 – False representation of license prohibited.

90-270.78. False representation of license prohibited. (a) It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed in accordance with this Article or whose license has been suspended, revoked or not renewed by the Board to: (1) Engage in the practice of occupational therapy. (2) Orally, in writing, in print or by sign, or in […]

§ 90-270.79 – Violation a misdemeanor.

90-270.79. Violation a misdemeanor. Any person who violates any provision of this Article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Each act of such unlawful practice shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 648; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

§ 90-270.80 – Injunctions.

90-270.80. Injunctions. The Board may make application to any appropriate court for an order enjoining violations of this Article, and upon a showing by the Board that any person has violated or is about to violate this Article, the court may grant an injunction, restraining order, or take other appropriate action. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), […]

§ 90-270.80A – Civil penalties, disciplinary costs.

90-270.80A. Civil penalties, disciplinary costs. (a) Authority to Assess Civil Penalties. – The Board may assess a civil penalty not in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the violation of any section of this Article or the violation of any rules adopted by the Board. The clear proceeds of any civil penalty assessed under […]

§ 90-270.81 – Persons and practices not affected.

90-270.81. Persons and practices not affected. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prevent or restrict: (1) Any person registered, certified, credentialed, or licensed to engage in another profession or occupation or any person working under the supervision of a person registered, certified, credentialed, or licensed to engage in another profession or occupation in […]