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Home » US Law » 2022 New Hampshire Revised Statutes » Title XXX - Occupations and Professions » Title 326-I - Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing

Section 326-I:1 – Findings and Statement of Purpose.

    326-I:1 Findings and Statement of Purpose. – I. The general court finds that while there is no census count, as many as 10,000 New Hampshire citizens live with hearing loss; that of this number perhaps 3,000 men, women, and children are unable to readily understand speech due to the extent of their hearing loss, […]

Section 326-I:10 – Persons From Other Jurisdictions; Licensure.

    326-I:10 Persons From Other Jurisdictions; Licensure. – The board may waive licensure requirements for an applicant who is licensed by another jurisdiction where the requirements for licensure are greater than or equal to those required in this state. Source. 2001, 232:1, eff. July 1, 2001.

Section 326-I:11 – Prohibited Acts.

    326-I:11 Prohibited Acts. – No person shall: I. Practice as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing after January 1, 2003 without holding a license issued pursuant to this chapter. II. Fail to comply with an order of the board issued pursuant to this chapter. III. Fail to comply with a […]

Section 326-I:12 – Reinstatement After Suspension.

    326-I:12 Reinstatement After Suspension. – An interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing seeking reinstatement of a suspended license shall submit the following to the board: I. A written request to the board explaining the appropriateness of reinstatement of the license or registration. II. The required license or application fee. III. Evidence […]

Section 326-I:13 – License Renewal.

    326-I:13 License Renewal. – A license issued by the board shall expire on the September 1 following 3 years from the date of issuance. Every person licensed under this chapter who wishes to renew a license shall, on or before the expiration date, pay a fee for renewal of license to the board. The […]

Section 326-I:14 – Disciplinary Actions.

    326-I:14 Disciplinary Actions. – I. The board may undertake disciplinary proceedings: (a) Upon its own initiative; or (b) Upon written complaint of any person which charges that a person licensed by the board, or an unlicensed person under RSA 326-I:7, III(a), III(g), or III(h) or RSA 326-I:7, IV, has committed misconduct under paragraph II […]

Section 326-I:15 – Hearings; Exception.

    326-I:15 Hearings; Exception. – I. The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, both parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by registered mail, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place for hearing. […]

Section 326-I:16 – Display of License.

    326-I:16 Display of License. – Any person who has been issued a license under this chapter shall conspicuously display such license to a client or consumer upon request when acting as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing. Source. 2001, 232:1, eff. July 1, 2001. 2021, 86:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.

Section 326-I:17 – Record; Directory.

    326-I:17 Record; Directory. – The board shall maintain a record of its proceedings under this chapter and a directory of all persons licensed under this chapter. The directory shall list the name and last known contact information for each licensee, and may include such other information as the board deems necessary. Source. 2001, 232:1, […]

Section 326-I:18 – Penalties.

    326-I:18 Penalties. – I. Any person who shall practice or attempt to practice as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing in this state without a license and without a waiver under RSA 326-I:7, IV shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor if a natural person or guilty of a […]

Section 326-I:2 – Definitions.

    326-I:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Board " means the board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing. II. " Deaf " person means a person whose primary communication is visual. III. " Deafblind " person means a person who has a combination of hearing loss and […]

Section 326-I:4 – Powers and Duties of the Board.

    326-I:4 Powers and Duties of the Board. – The powers and duties of the board include: I. Accepting applications for licensure under this chapter, and approving or denying such applications. II. Approving and enforcing performance requirements, including education and examination standards, for interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing. III. Suspending or […]

Section 326-I:5 – Rulemaking.

    326-I:5 Rulemaking. – The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The form and content of license applications authorized in RSA 326-I:7, II. For licensed interpreters such rules shall include application criteria including proof of an approved valid credential. II. License and application fees, renewal fees, and any other fees […]

Section 326-I:6 – Application for Licensure.

    326-I:6 Application for Licensure. – An application for licensure under this chapter shall be filed with the board in such form and detail as required in accordance with rules adopted under RSA 541-A, shall be duly signed and verified, and shall be available for public inspection. Source. 2001, 232:1, eff. July 1, 2001.

Section 326-I:7 – Licensure Required; Exemptions.

    326-I:7 Licensure Required; Exemptions. – I. No person shall receive remuneration as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing or represent oneself as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing in this state after January 1, 2003, unless such person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of […]

Section 326-I:8 – Persons or Practices Affected.

    326-I:8 Persons or Practices Affected. – I. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a student enrolled in a school or courses in interpreting for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing from interpreting for the deaf which is incidental to a course of study of supervised field work. II. Nothing in […]

Section 326-I:9 – License Requirements; Fees.

    326-I:9 License Requirements; Fees. – I. To be eligible for licensure by the board as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing, an applicant shall: (a) Be at least 18 years of age and make application to the board, upon a form prescribed by the board. (b) Pay to the board […]