Title 36, Public Health and Safety

A. The commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing fund is established consisting of fees, penalties and any legislative appropriations. The commission shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation. B. The commission may accept and spe…

The commission shall: 1. Adopt rules necessary to achieve the purposes of section 12-242. 2. By rule, classify interpreters for the deaf and the hard of hearing based on the level of interpreting skills acquired by that person. 3. By rule, establish standards and procedures for t…

A. The commission shall establish and administer a statewide program to purchase, repair and distribute telecommunication devices to residents of this state who are deaf or severely hearing or speech impaired and establish a dual party relay system making all phases of public tel…

A. A person shall not practice as an interpreter for the deaf and the hard of hearing without a license issued pursuant to this article. The licensure requirements of this article also apply to interpreters who provide services for legal proceedings as prescribed in section 12-24…

A. A person who is not licensed pursuant to this article shall not: 1. Use any title, abbreviation, words, letters, signs or figures to indicate that the person is licensed pursuant to this chapter. 2. Practice as an interpreter for the deaf and the hard of hearing. 3. Use anothe…

A. To receive a license to practice as an interpreter pursuant to this article a person shall submit an application and application fee as prescribed by the commission. B. The applicant shall document to the commission's satisfaction that the applicant has successfully completed …

A. The executive director shall issue a license if the applicant has satisfied all of the requirements for licensure under this article. B. A license issued pursuant to this article is subject to renewal one year after the date it was issued and terminates thirty days after the r…

The commission may refuse to issue or renew a license if the commission finds that any of the following is true: 1. The applicant committed fraud or misrepresentation in applying for a license in this state or another state. 2. The applicant was convicted of a felony offense or a…

A. The commission may revoke or suspend a license issued under this article, place a licensee on probation, issue a reprimand or impose a civil penalty for any of the following reasons: 1. Unprofessional conduct. 2. A violation of this article. 3. Gross negligence or incompetence…

In connection with a commission investigation conducted pursuant to section 36-1976, the commission at all reasonable times has the right to examine and copy any documents, reports, records or other physical evidence of any person being investigated or reports, records and any ot…

A. In addition to all other available remedies, if the commission has any reason to believe that a person has violated this article or a commission rule, the commission through the attorney general or the county attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occ…