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32 §9851. Findings

§9851. Findings The Legislature finds that the citizens of this State are entitled to the maximum protection practicable from the harmful effects of excessive and improper exposure to ionizing radiation; that the protection can be increased by requiring appropriate education and training of persons operating medical and dental equipment emitting ionizing radiation; and that it […]

32 §9852. Definitions

§9852. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1983, c. 524 (NEW).] 1.  Board.  “Board” means the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.   [PL 1983, c. 524 (NEW).] 2.  Dental radiographer.  “Dental radiographer” means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, whose […]

32 §9853. Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners

§9853. Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners The Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, as authorized by Title 5, chapter 379, shall administer this chapter. The board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor.   [PL 1999, c. 687, Pt. E, §7 (AMD).] 1.  Appointment and membership.  The membership of the board consists of 2 radiologists; […]

32 §9854. License required; exceptions

§9854. License required; exceptions 1.  License required.  A person may not practice or profess to be authorized to practice after September 1, 1984, as a radiographer, a nuclear medicine technologist or a radiation therapist unless that person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.   [PL 2009, c. 112, Pt. A, §15 […]

32 §9855. Qualifications

§9855. Qualifications 1.  Radiographer.  To qualify for a license as a radiographer, an applicant must meet the following requirements:   A. Be at least 18 years of age;   [PL 2005, c. 511, §6 (RPR).] B. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the Department of Education; and   [PL 2005, […]

32 §9856. Application; fees

§9856. Application; fees 1.  Application for license.  To apply for a license as a radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist, radiation therapy technologist or for a limited license, an applicant shall:   A. Submit a written application with supporting documents to the board;   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. X, §3 (AMD).] B. Pay the application fee […]

32 §9857. Nonresidents; applicants licensed in another jurisdiction; licensure by endorsement

§9857. Nonresidents; applicants licensed in another jurisdiction; licensure by endorsement 1.  Reciprocal agreements.  The board may enter into reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions that have substantially similar licensure laws and accord substantially equal reciprocal rights to residents licensed in good standing in this State.   [PL 2005, c. 511, §7 (NEW).] 2.  Applicants licensed in […]

32 §9858. Temporary licenses; special permits

§9858. Temporary licenses; special permits 1.  Temporary licenses.  The board may issue a temporary license to any person whose application for licensure is pending before the board when issuance is justified by special circumstances and no danger to the public health or safety exists. A temporary license shall be issued only once and shall expire […]

32 §9859-A. Fees

§9859-A. Fees The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $100 biennially. […]

32 §9859. Licensure renewal; fees

§9859. Licensure renewal; fees An original or renewal license fee as set under section 9859‑A must be paid by the applicant or licensee. All licenses must be renewed as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate, as set forth in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 4. Any license not renewed by the designated […]

32 §9860-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

§9860-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. […]

32 §9860. Disciplinary action (REPEALED)

§9860. Disciplinary action (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 524 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A262 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. X, §5 (RP).

32 §9861. Unlicensed practice

§9861. Unlicensed practice 1.  Penalties.  Any person who violates section 9854 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. X, §7 (AMD).] 2.  Injunction.  [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. X, §7 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 524 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, […]

32 §9863. Telehealth services

§9863. Telehealth services 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. “Asynchronous encounter” means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, […]