Title 24 — Professions and Occupations
55 chapters · 511 sections in this title.
24 Del. C. § 1708B. Establishment of the PA Licensure Compact Commission.
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§ 1708B. Establishment of the PA Licensure Compact Commission. (a) The participating states hereby create and establish a joint government agency and national administrative body known as the PA Licensure Compact Commission. The Commission is an instrumentality of the compact sta…
24 Del. C. § 1709A. Joint investigations.
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§ 1709A. Joint investigations. (a) Licensure and disciplinary records of physicians are deemed investigative. (b) In addition to the authority granted to a member board by its respective Medical Practice Act or other applicable state law, a member board may participate with other…
24 Del. C. § 1709B. Data system.
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§ 1709B. Data system. (a) The Commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated data and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and the reporting of the existence of significant investigative information on all …
24 Del. C. § 1710A. Disciplinary actions.
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§ 1710A. Disciplinary actions. (a) Any disciplinary action taken by any member board against a physician licensed through the Compact shall be deemed unprofessional conduct which may be subject to discipline by other member boards, in addition to any violation of the Medical Prac…
24 Del. C. § 1710B. Rulemaking.
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§ 1710B. Rulemaking. (a) The Commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted thereunder. Commission rules shall become binding as of the date specified by the Commission for each rule. (b) The Commission sha…
24 Del. C. § 1711A. Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission.
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§ 1711A. Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission. (a) The member states hereby create the “Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission.” (b) The purpose of the Interstate Commission is the administration of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which is a discreti…
24 Del. C. § 1711B. Oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement.
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§ 1711B. Oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement. (a) Oversight: — (1) The executive and judicial branches of state government in each participating state shall enforce this Compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement the Compact. (2) Venue is prope…
24 Del. C. § 1712A. Powers and duties of the Interstate Commission.
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§ 1712A. Powers and duties of the Interstate Commission. The Interstate Commission shall have the following powers and duties: (a) Oversee and maintain the administration of the Compact. (b) Promulgate rules which shall be binding to the extent and in the manner provided for in t…
24 Del. C. § 1712B. Date of implementation of the PA Licensure Compact Commission.
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§ 1712B. Date of implementation of the PA Licensure Compact Commission. (a) This Compact shall come into effect on the date on which this Compact statute is enacted into law in the seventh participating state. (1) On or after the effective date of the Compact, the Commission shal…
24 Del. C. § 1713A. Finance powers.
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§ 1713A. Finance powers. (a) The Interstate Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Interstate Commission and its staff. The total assessment must be sufficient to cover the annual bu…
24 Del. C. § 1713B. Construction and severability.
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§ 1713B. Construction and severability. (a) This Compact and the Commission’s rulemaking authority shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes, and the implementation and administration of the Compact. Provisions of the Compact expressly authorizing or requiring…
24 Del. C. § 1714A. Organization and operation of the Interstate Commission.
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§ 1714A. Organization and operation of the Interstate Commission. (a) The Interstate Commission shall, by a majority of Commissioners present and voting, adopt bylaws to govern its conduct as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the Compact within 12 month…
24 Del. C. § 1714B. Binding effect of compact.
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§ 1714B. Binding effect of compact. (a) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a participating state that is not inconsistent with this Compact. (b) Any laws in a participating state in conflict with this Compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. …
24 Del. C. § 1715A. Rulemaking functions of the Interstate Commission.
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§ 1715A. Rulemaking functions of the Interstate Commission. (a) The Interstate Commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purpose of the Compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Interstate Commission exercises …
24 Del. C. § 1716A. Oversight of the Interstate Compact.
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§ 1716A. Oversight of the Interstate Compact. (a) The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce the Compact and shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the Compact’s purposes and intent. The provisi…
24 Del. C. § 1717A. Enforcement of Interstate Compact.
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§ 1717A. Enforcement of Interstate Compact. (a) The Interstate Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the Compact. (b) The Interstate Commission may, by majority vote of the Commissioners, initiate legal action in the U…
24 Del. C. § 1718A. Default procedures.
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§ 1718A. Default procedures. (a) The grounds for default include failure of a member state to perform such obligations or responsibilities imposed upon it by the Compact, or the rules and bylaws of the Interstate Commission promulgated under the Compact. (b) If the Interstate Com…
24 Del. C. § 1719A. Dispute resolution.
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§ 1719A. Dispute resolution. (a) The Interstate Commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member state, to resolve disputes which are subject to the Compact and which may arise among member states or member boards. (b) The Interstate Commission shall promulgate rules provid…
24 Del. C. § 1720A. Member states, effective date and amendment.
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§ 1720A. Member states, effective date and amendment. (a) Any state is eligible to become a member of the Compact. (b) The Compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the Compact into law by no less than 7 states. Thereafter, it shall become effective…
24 Del. C. § 1721A. Withdrawal.
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§ 1721A. Withdrawal. (a) Once effective, the Compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon every member state, provided that a member state may withdraw from the Compact by specifically repealing the statute which enacted the Compact into law. (b) Withdrawal from the Co…
24 Del. C. § 1722A. Dissolution.
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§ 1722A. Dissolution. (a) The Compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state which reduces the membership of the Compact to 1 member state. (b) Upon the dissolution of the Compact, the Compact becomes void and has no further effect…
24 Del. C. § 1723A. Severability and construction.
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§ 1723A. Severability and construction. (a) The provisions of the Compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the Compact shall be enforceable. (b) The provisions of the Compact shall be libera…
24 Del. C. § 1724A. Binding effect of Compact and other laws.
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§ 1724A. Binding effect of Compact and other laws. (a) Nothing in this chapter prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the Compact. (b) All laws in a member state in conflict with the Compact are superseded to the extent of the co…
24 Del. C. § 1901. Declaration of legislative intent.
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§ 1901. Declaration of legislative intent. The General Assembly hereby declares the practice of nursing by competent persons is necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and further finds that the levels of practice within the profession of nursing sho…
24 Del. C. § 1901A. Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact.
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§ 1901A. Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact. The State hereby enters into the Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact (“Compact”) as set forth in this chapter. The text of the Compact is as set forth in this chapter.Repealed and reenacted by 81 Del. Laws, c. 50, § 1.;
24 Del. C. § 1901B. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2].
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§ 1901B. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2]. The State hereby enters into the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact (Compact) as set forth in this chapter. The text of the Compact is as set forth in this chapt…
24 Del. C. § 1902. Definitions.
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§ 1902. Definitions. (a) “Administration of medications” means a process whereby a single dose of a prescribed drug or biological is given to a patient by an authorized licensed person by 1 of several routes, oral, inhalation, topical, or parenteral. The person verifies the prope…
24 Del. C. § 1902A. Findings and declaration of purpose.
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§ 1902A. Findings and declaration of purpose. (a) The party states find the following: (1) The health and safety of the public are affected by the degree of compliance with and the effectiveness of enforcement activities related to state nurse licensure laws. (2) Violations of nu…
24 Del. C. § 1902B. Findings and declaration of purpose [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2].
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§ 1902B. Findings and declaration of purpose [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2]. (a) The party states find the following: (1) The health and safety of the public are affected by the degree of compliance with advanced practice registered nurse licensure requ…
24 Del. C. § 1903. Delaware Board of Nursing — Appointments; qualifications; terms of office; vacancies; suspension or removal.
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§ 1903. Delaware Board of Nursing — Appointments; qualifications; terms of office; vacancies; suspension or removal. (a) The Delaware Board of Nursing (hereafter referred to as the Board) shall consist of 15 members. The term of office of every member appointed to the Board, exce…
24 Del. C. § 1903A. Definitions.
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§ 1903A. Definitions. As used in this Compact: (a) “Adverse action” means any administrative, civil, equitable, or criminal action permitted by a state’s laws which is imposed by a licensing board or other authority against a nurse, including actions against an individual’s licen…
24 Del. C. § 1903B. Definitions [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2].
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§ 1903B. Definitions [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2]. As used in this Compact: (a) “Advanced practice registered nurse” or “APRN” means a registered nurse who has gained additional specialized knowledge, skills and experience through a program of study r…
24 Del. C. § 1904. Delaware Board of Nursing — Election of officers; quorum; rules and regulations; special meetings; compensation; seal.
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§ 1904. Delaware Board of Nursing — Election of officers; quorum; rules and regulations; special meetings; compensation; seal. (a) The Board shall elect, annually, from its members a President and Vice-President. In the event of a vacancy in 1 of the offices, a replacement shall …
24 Del. C. § 1904A. General provisions and jurisdiction.
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§ 1904A. General provisions and jurisdiction. (a) A multistate license to practice registered or licensed practical/vocational nursing issued by a home state to a resident in that state will be recognized by each party state as authorizing a nurse to practice as a registered nurs…
24 Del. C. § 1904B. General provisions and jurisdiction [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2].
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§ 1904B. General provisions and jurisdiction [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2]. (a) A state must implement procedures for considering the criminal history records of applicants for initial APRN licensure or APRN licensure by endorsement. Such procedures sh…
24 Del. C. § 1905. Delaware Board of Nursing — Executive Director.
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§ 1905. Delaware Board of Nursing — Executive Director. The Executive Director shall be a registered nurse with at least 5 years’ experience in an administrative or teaching position, have earned a master’s degree in nursing, nursing education, education or a related health field…
24 Del. C. § 1905A. Applications for licensure in a party state.
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§ 1905A. Applications for licensure in a party state. (a) Upon application for a multistate license, the licensing board in the issuing party state shall ascertain, through the coordinated licensure information system, whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of, a l…
24 Del. C. § 1905B. Applications for APRN licensure in a party state [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2].
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§ 1905B. Applications for APRN licensure in a party state [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2]. (a) Upon application for an APRN multistate license, the licensing board in the issuing party state shall ascertain, through the coordinated licensure information …
24 Del. C. § 1906. Delaware Board of Nursing — Powers and duties.
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§ 1906. Delaware Board of Nursing — Powers and duties. (a) The Board shall: (1) Adopt and, from time to time, revise such rules and regulations and standards not inconsistent with the law as may be necessary to enable it to carry into effect this chapter. (2) Approve curricula an…
24 Del. C. § 1906A. Additional authorities invested in party state licensing boards.
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§ 1906A. Additional authorities invested in party state licensing boards. (a) In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a licensing board shall have the authority to: (1) Take adverse action against a nurse’s multistate licensure privilege to practice within that pa…
24 Del. C. § 1906B. Additional authorities invested in party state licensing boards [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2].
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§ 1906B. Additional authorities invested in party state licensing boards [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2]. (a) In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a licensing board shall have the authority to: (1) Take adverse action against an APRN’s…
24 Del. C. § 1907. Delaware Board of Nursing — Revenue and expenses.
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§ 1907. Delaware Board of Nursing — Revenue and expenses. (a) All fees and other money received by the Board shall be paid over to the State Treasurer, in accordance with Chapter 61 of Title 29. (b) Expenses of the Board, within the limits of appropriations made to it, shall be p…
24 Del. C. § 1907A. Coordinated licensure information system and exchange of information.
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§ 1907A. Coordinated licensure information system and exchange of information. (a) All party states shall participate in a coordinated licensure information system of all licensed registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/VNs). This system will includ…
24 Del. C. § 1907B. Coordinated licensure information system and exchange of information [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2].
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§ 1907B. Coordinated licensure information system and exchange of information [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2]. (a) All party states shall participate in a coordinated licensure information system of all APRNs, licensed registered nurses, and licensed pra…
24 Del. C. § 1908. Delaware Board of Nursing — Meetings; examinations for licensing; nursing education programs; fees.
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§ 1908. Delaware Board of Nursing — Meetings; examinations for licensing; nursing education programs; fees. (a) The Board shall meet as often as necessary to carry out its responsibilities as defined in this chapter. (b) Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Executiv…
24 Del. C. § 1908A. Establishment of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators.
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§ 1908A. Establishment of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators. (a) The party states hereby create and establish a joint public entity known as the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (“Commission”). (1) The Commission is…
24 Del. C. § 1908B. Establishment of the Interstate Commission of APRN Compact Administrators [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2].
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§ 1908B. Establishment of the Interstate Commission of APRN Compact Administrators [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2]. (a) The party states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the Interstate Commission of APRN Compact Administrators. …
24 Del. C. § 1909. License requirement.
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§ 1909. License requirement. No unlicensed person, except those persons issued a temporary permit by the Board, shall practice advanced practice, professional or practical nursing. Upon request, any person engaged in the practice of advanced practice, professional or practical nu…
24 Del. C. § 1909A. Rulemaking.
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§ 1909A. Rulemaking. (a) The Commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment and shall have the same f…
24 Del. C. § 1909B. Rulemaking [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2].
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§ 1909B. Rulemaking [Effective upon fulfillment of 83 Del. Laws, c. 110, § 2]. (a) The Commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date spe…