§14351. Purpose The Legislature finds that the practice of athletic training affects the public health, safety and welfare and is subject to regulation in the public interest. The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public from unlicensed persons professing to be “athletic trainers” and from unprofessional conduct by persons licensed to use the […]
§14352. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] 1. Athlete. “Athlete” means a physically active individual training for or participating in an amateur, educational or professional athletic organization or any other association that sponsors athletic programs or […]
§14353. Commissioner; powers and duties The commissioner or the commissioner’s designee has the following powers and duties in addition to all other powers and duties set forth in this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] 1. Standards. The commissioner shall administer and enforce the standards under this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 275, […]
§14354. Necessity for licensure Beginning January 1, 1996 a person may not profess to be an athletic trainer or use the title “athletic trainer” alone or in connection with other words or the initials “AT” alone or in connection with other initials, whether or not compensation is received, unless licensed in accordance with this chapter. […]
§14355. License violations A person who violates section 14354 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. JJ, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. JJ, […]
§14356. Exemptions Nothing in this chapter prevents or restricts the practice, services or activities of: [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] 1. Federal employee. A person employed as an athletic trainer by the Federal Government or any federal agency if that person provides athletic training under the direction or control of that person’s employing […]
§14357-A. Licensure by endorsement Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the commissioner, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the commissioner determines is appropriate for […]
§14357. Qualifications for licensure 1. Qualifications. To qualify for a license as an athletic trainer an applicant must: A. Demonstrate that the applicant is trustworthy and competent to engage in practice as an athletic trainer in a manner that safeguards the interests of the public; [PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW).] B. Be […]
§14358. Fees The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the department 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 $300 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this […]
§14359. Renewal A license renewal fee as set under section 14358 must be paid by the licensee. Licenses issued under this chapter expire annually on their anniversary date or as otherwise provided by the commissioner. Any license not renewed by its date of expiration automatically expires. Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after […]
§14360. Temporary licenses A temporary license may be granted to a person who has completed the education and experience requirements of this chapter and has submitted the license fee as set under section 14358. This license allows the person to use the title “student athletic trainer” when practicing under the direction of a licensed athletic […]
§14361-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 department 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. […]
§14361. Revocation and reissuance (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. JJ, §9 (RP).
§14362. Disposition of fees (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 275, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 502, §H48 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. JJ, §11 (RP).
§14363. 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 an individual and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, […]
