Chapter 468E — Chapter 468E

§468E-1 Purpose. It is the policy and the purpose of this chapter to insure that only qualified persons be allowed to practice in the fields of speech pathology and audiology. [L 1974, c 48, pt of §1; am L 1988, c 320, §2]

§468E-11 Waiver of examination or parts thereof. The board shall waive the requirements of section 468E-5 for applicants for licensure who, on the effective date of this chapter, are actually engaged in this State in the practice of speech pathology or audiology, upon proof of bo…

§468E-12 Issuance of license. The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this chapter and who pays to the board the initial license fee. [L 1974, c 48, pt of §1; am L 1988, c 320, §9]

§468E-13 Disciplinary action. (a) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the board may take disciplinary action against any licensee, including but not limited to revocation, suspension, fine, or a combination thereof, or refuse to issue or renew a license for any ca…

§468E-14 Renewal of license. (a) Licenses issued under this chapter expire at midnight, December 31 of each odd-numbered year if not renewed. (b) Every person licensed under this chapter, on or before December 31, 1975, and each odd-numbered year thereafter, shall pay a fee for r…

§468E-15 REPEALED. L 1992, c 202, §237.

§468E-16 Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor, the fine for which shall be not more than $1,000. [L 1974, c 48, pt of §1; am L 1975, c 24, §11]

§468E-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter: "ASHA" means the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the national administrative office of which is located in Rockville, Maryland, 10801 Rockville Pike (20852). "Audiologist" means an individual who practices audiology. "Bo…

§468E-3 Practice as speech pathologist or audiologist; title or description of services. (a) A person represents oneself to be a speech pathologist when the person: (b) A person represents oneself to be an audiologist when the person:

§468E-4 Persons and practices not affected. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting:

§468E-5 Eligibility for licensure. (a) To be eligible for licensure by the board as a speech pathologist or audiologist, a person shall: (b) To be eligible for licensure by the board as an audiologist, a person shall not be required to also be licensed as a hearing aid dealer and…

§468E-6 Board of speech pathology and audiology. (a) There is hereby established within the department of commerce and consumer affairs a state board of speech pathology and audiology consisting of seven members. (b) The membership of the board shall include two speech pathologis…

§468E-7 Functions and powers of the board. (a) In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board, in accordance with chapters 91 and 92, shall administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter. (b) In addition to other powers and duties authorized by law, the…

§468E-8 License. (a) After December 31, 1988, no person shall engage in the practice of speech pathology or audiology unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter or as otherwise provided in this chapter. (b) All speech pathologists and audiologists employed by a…

§468E-9 Application for examination. (a) A person eligible for licensure under section 468E-5 and desirous of licensure shall make application for examination to the board at least thirty days prior to the date of examination, upon a form and in such a manner as the board shall p…