Title 54 — PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

54-3301. Statutory intent. This statute is enacted to promote competence and excellence in the providing of prosthetic dental appliances and services related thereto to the public at reasonable costs.

54-3302. Short title. This act shall be known as the "Idaho Freedom of Choice of Dentures Act".

54-3303. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Board" means the state board of denturitry. (b) "Denture" means any removable full upper or lower prosthetic dental appliance to be worn in the human mouth. (c) "Denturist" means a person l…

54-3304. License to practice required. From and after April 1, 1983, a person must hold a license for the practice of denturitry in order to perform the following acts: (a) Engage or offer to engage, in the practice of denturitry; or (b) Use in connection with his/her name the wo…

54-3305. Exceptions. The prohibitions of this chapter do not apply to: (a) a person interning under the supervision of a denturist; (b) the practice of dentistry or medicine by persons authorized to do so by this state; (c) a student of denture technology in pursuit of clinical s…

54-3306. Prohibited activities. Prohibitions on activities of licensed denturists: (a) He/she will not perform procedures which would alter any oral tissues or natural teeth. (b) He/she will not insert or fit immediate dentures in the mouth of the intended wearer. (c) He/she will…

54-3307. Board — Members — Vacancies. (a) There is hereby created in the division of occupational and professional licenses a state board of denturitry of the state of Idaho, which shall consist of five (5) members. Three (3) members of the board shall be nominated by the associa…

54-3308. Officers — Meetings — Voting — Records — Compensation — Fair practice committee. (a) The board shall organize by the election of one (1) of its members as president, one (1) of its members as secretary, and one (1) of its members as treasurer; provided, that the offices …

54-3309. Board powers and duties. The board shall have the following powers and duties: (a) To determine the qualifications of persons applying for licenses under this chapter; (b) To prescribe, administer and determine examinations and a passing grade for licenses under this cha…

54-3310. Application for license. Upon application and payment of the appropriate fee, the board shall issue a license to practice denturitry to any applicant who meets one (1) of the following criteria: (a) Applications filed prior to April 1, 1983: Applicants must furnish two (…

54-3311. Examinations. The board shall administer the examinations for licensing, subject to the following requirements: (a) Examinations shall be of such character as to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of the applicant to practice denturitry, with the form of t…

54-3312. Fees. The board shall be entitled to charge and collect the following fees subject to adjustment as prescribed by section 54-3309(c), Idaho Code: (a) An application fee (which shall include the cost of an examination when required) of not to exceed three hundred dollars …

54-3313. Licensing. A denturist license shall be valid for a period of one (1) year, whereupon a renewal license will be issued upon payment of the renewal fee and the submission of proof of the completion of not less than twelve (12) hours continuing education accredited by the …

54-3314. Suspension or revocation of license. (a) After providing an opportunity for an appropriate contested case in accordance with the provisions of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, the board shall have the power to refuse to issue a license, suspend or revoke a license, or p…

54-3315. Revocation of license stays eligibility. A denturist whose license has been revoked either by the Idaho board of denturitry or the similar body of another state, shall not be eligible to apply for a license until one (1) year after the date of revocation.

54-3316. Renewal or reinstatement of license. All licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to biennial renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board regarding applications for renewal, continuing education, and fees. Li…

54-3317. Disposition of receipts. All moneys received under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund and all costs and expenses incurred by the board under the provisions of this chapter shall be a cha…

54-3318. Dental health insurance policies to include denturist’s services. Notwithstanding any provisions of any policy of insurance covering dental health, whenever such policy provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of a denturist…

54-3319. Violation a misdemeanor. Violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor.

54-3320. Notice of board address — Prohibited activities — Guarantee on services. (a) There shall be posted in a conspicuous area on any premises where the practice of denturitry is carried on, a notice with lettering of a size easily read by the average person and in substantial…

54-3321. Judicial review of board action. Any person who shall be aggrieved by any action of the board in denying, refusing to renew, suspending or revoking a denturist license may seek judicial review thereof in accordance with the provisions of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code.…

54-3322. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applicatio…

54-3323. Injunction procedure. Whenever any person, corporation, partnership or association of any kind or nature violates any of the provisions of this act, the board, without regard to criminal prosecution, may maintain an action in the name of the state of Idaho to enjoin said…