§1521. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW).] 1. Commissioner. [PL 2019, c. 284, §3 (RP).] 1-A. Deaf interpreter. “Deaf interpreter” means a person whose sense of hearing is nonfunctional for the purpose of communication, whose primary […]
§1522. Director; powers and duties The director has the following powers and duties in addition to other powers and duties set forth in this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 284, §8 (AMD).] 1. Rules. The director shall establish guidelines and adopt rules necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter. Rules adopted under […]
§1523. Privileged communication Individuals licensed under this chapter are included under the evidentiary communications privilege outlined in Title 5, section 48‑A, subsection 5. [PL 2003, c. 685, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §9 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 685, §3 […]
§1524-A. Requirements for licensure; limited deaf interpreter (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 399, §11 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §§3, 4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 284, §10 (RP).
§1524-B. Requirements for licensure; certified interpreter and certified deaf interpreter To be eligible for licensure as a certified interpreter or certified deaf interpreter under this chapter, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must provide the following: [PL 2019, c. 284, §11 (AMD).] 1. High school diploma. [PL 2019, c. […]
§1524-C. Requirements for licensure; conditional interpreter and conditional deaf interpreter No more than one conditional license may be issued to a person who has completed the education requirements of this chapter. A conditional license may be held no more than 4 years, except that a 5th year may be granted by the director upon demonstration […]
§1524. Requirements for licensure; limited interpreter and limited transliterator (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 267, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 284, §9 (RP).
§1525-A. Exemptions to licensure 1. Nonresident interpreters. This chapter does not apply to certified interpreters who are residents of a jurisdiction other than this State and who do not interpret for compensation or remuneration in the State for more than 60 hours per year. Service during declared state or national emergencies does not count toward […]
§1525-B. Licensure by endorsement Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the director, 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 director determines is appropriate for […]
§1525. License required A person may not provide interpreting services as defined in this chapter for compensation or remuneration unless properly licensed in accordance with this chapter. This section also applies to a person providing video-based interpreting services in which one or more participants are physically located in the State and the person providing the […]
§1526. Temporary registration (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §5 (RP).
§1527. Fees The director may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that a fee for any one purpose may not exceed $325 and an applicant who is deaf must pay an initial license fee of $100. Rules adopted pursuant […]
§1528-A. Continuing education Renewal of a license under this chapter is contingent upon evidence of participation in continuing education as determined by the director. A licensee shall certify at time of renewal compliance with the continuing education requirements under this section. [PL 2019, c. 284, §17 (NEW).] 1. Limited interpreters. A holder of a […]
§1528. Renewal All licenses must be renewed annually on or before June 30th of each year or at such other time as the director may designate. A license not renewed by June 30th automatically expires. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the license expiration date upon payment of a late fee […]
§1529. Violations A person who violates section 1525 is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §8 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 749, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. K, §8 (AMD).
§1530. 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 upon a medical finding of mental incompetency. […]
§1531. Disclosure (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 399, §17 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 267, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 284, §18 (RP).
§1532. Conversion of registrants to limited licensees (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 399, §17 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 267, §6 (RP).
§1533. 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, […]
