315:1 Board. – There shall be a board of podiatry consisting of 5 members; including 4 licensed podiatrists and one public member, each to be appointed by the governor, with the approval of the council, to a term of 5 years. No member of the board shall be appointed to more than 2 consecutive […]
315:1-a Repealed by 2015, 276:108, XV, eff. July 1, 2015. –
315:1-b Meetings; Officers. – I. The board shall meet quarterly, or more often as its business requires. A president and such other officers as the board deems necessary shall be elected annually from the membership of the board. II. No board action shall be taken without an affirmative vote of the majority of board […]
315:10 Investigations and Preliminary Hearings. – I. The board may investigate possible misconduct by licensees and any other matters governed by the provisions of this chapter. Investigations may be conducted with or without the issuance of a board order setting forth the general scope of the investigation. Board investigations and any information obtained by […]
315:10-a Hearings. – I. Any complaint not resolved at or prior to a preliminary hearing shall be heard by the board. Such hearing shall be an open public hearing. Any member of the board shall have the authority to preside at such a hearing and to issue oaths or affirmations to witnesses. II. The […]
315:10-b Temporary Suspension Where Imminent Threat. – In cases involving imminent danger to life or health, the board may order suspension of a license pending hearing for a period of no more than 120 days. In such cases, the basis for the board’s finding of imminent danger to life or health shall be reduced […]
315:11 License Renewal. – The procedure and timeframe for renewals shall be as described in RSA 310-A:1-h. As a condition of renewal of license, each licensee shall show proof of having completed the continuing education units as required in rules adopted by the board. Source. 1919, 141:12. PL 208:11. RL 254:11. RSA 315:11. 1991, […]
315:12 Neglect to Renew. – Any failure, neglect, or refusal on the part of any person licensed by the board to renew the license as provided in RSA 315:11 or this section shall automatically result in the lapse of the license. Licenses lapsed under this section shall not be reinstated except upon application and […]
315:13 Repealed by 2021, 3:10, eff. June 22, 2021. –
315:13-a Reinstatement. – Any person who has not renewed his or her license shall only have his or her license restored upon the filing of a reinstatement application, accompanied by the reinstatement fee as established by the office of professional licensure and certification, proof of satisfaction of continuing podiatric education requirements established by RSA […]
315:14 Repealed by 2010, 68:9, II, eff. July 18, 2010. –
315:15 Fees. – The board shall establish fees for transcribing and transferring records and other services. Source. 1919, 141:9. PL 208:15. RL 254:15. RSA 315:15. 1963, 259:3. 1969, 297:5. 1977, 563:42. 1981, 280:7. 2003, 310:63. 2014, 167:40, eff. July 1, 2014.
315:16 Penalty. – Any natural person who violates any provision of RSA 315 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and any other person shall be guilty of a felony. Source. 1919, 141:13. PL 208:16. RL 254:16. RSA 315:16. 1969, 297:6. 1973, 528:199, eff. Oct. 31, 1973 at 11:59 p.m.
315:17 Repealed by 1963, 259:4, eff. Sept. 1, 1963. –
315:18 Certain Contract Restrictions Upon Podiatrists Unenforceable. – Any contract or agreement which creates or established the terms of a partnership, employment, or any other form of professional relationship with a podiatrist licensed by the board to practice in this state, which includes any restriction to the right of such podiatrist to also practice […]
315:2 Requirements. – I. Any person admitted to practice podiatry in this state shall be required to pass a proctored examination given by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners. The person shall be of good professional character. The person shall have graduated from a college of podiatry or podiatry medicine which is accredited […]
315:2-a Peer Review Committee. – The board may establish a peer review committee consisting of 2 podiatrists appointed by the board and one medical practitioner, appointed by the board subject to the approval of the board of medicine. Each appointee shall serve for a 2-year term. Source. 1977, 381:3. 1995, 286:26, eff. Jan. 1, […]
315:3 Repealed by 2021, 197:111, eff. July 1, 2021. –
315:4 Rulemaking Authority. – The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The qualifications of applicants in addition to those requirements set by statute. II. Eligibility requirements for renewal of licensure, including the requirements for continuing education. III. Ethical standards required to be met by each holder of any license […]
315:5 Records and Reports. – The board shall keep a true record of its official acts in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification. With the exception of records compiled in connection with investigatory and deliberative aspects of disciplinary investigations and material otherwise exempt from disclosure under […]