§ 3101. Policy and purpose (a) It is the policy of the State of Vermont that regulation be imposed upon a profession or occupation solely for the purpose of protecting the public. The General Assembly believes that all individuals should be permitted to enter into a profession or occupation unless there is a demonstrated need […]
§ 3101a. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) “Certification” means a voluntary process by which a statutory regulatory entity grants to a person who has met certain prerequisite qualifications the right to assume or to use the title of the profession or occupation, or the right to assume […]
§ 3104. Process for review of regulatory laws (a) The Office may review a regulatory law that is within its jurisdiction, and shall review any regulatory law within or outside its jurisdiction upon the request of the House or Senate Committee on Government Operations. Notwithstanding any provisions of this section to the contrary, the Office […]
§ 3105. Criteria and standards (a) A profession or occupation shall be regulated by the State only when: (1) it can be demonstrated that the unregulated practice of the profession or occupation can clearly harm or endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the public, and the potential for the harm is recognizable and not […]
§ 3106. Director of the Office of Professional Regulation; annual report (a) Annually, prior to the commencement of each legislative session, the Director of the Office shall prepare a concise report on the activities of all boards and advisor professions under his or her jurisdiction. The report shall include his or her assessments, conclusions, and […]
§ 3107. Information required of applicants Prior to review under this chapter and prior to consideration by the General Assembly of any bill that proposes to regulate a profession or occupation, the profession or occupation being reviewed or seeking regulation shall explain each of the following factors, in writing, to the extent requested by the […]
§ 3108. Preliminary assessment of scope of practice (a) Office preliminary assessment. (1) Prior to review under this chapter and consideration by the General Assembly of any bill to materially amend the scope of practice permitted for a regulated profession or occupation, and upon the request of the House or Senate Committee on Government Operations […]
