Title 54 — PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

54-3413. Administration by the division of occupational and professional licenses. This chapter shall be administered by the division of occupational and professional licenses.

54-3414. Powers and duties of the division of occupational and professional licenses. The division of occupational and professional licenses shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To accept applications for and issue licenses to professional and clinical professional cou…

54-3415. Renewal or reinstatement of license. All licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board regarding applications for renewal, continuing education, and fees. License ren…

54-3416. sincerely held principles. (1) No person engaged in the practice of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in the state of Idaho shall be required to provide counseling to or facilitate the counseling of a client in support of goals, outcomes, or behavior…

54-3501. Purpose. The legislature finds and declares that the provision of medical and therapeutic nutritional services affects the public health, safety, and welfare. The legislature further finds that it is in the public interest to aid in the provision of medical and therapeut…

54-3502. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Academy of nutrition and dietetics" means the national organization that credentials dietetics professionals and accredits undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare dietetics professionals. (2) "Accreditation council for …

54-3502A. dietetic practice. (1) Dietetic practice focuses on food and nutrition and related services developed and provided by dietitians to protect the public, enhance the health and well-being of patients/clients, and deliver quality products, programs and services, and medica…

54-3503. License required. (1) It is unlawful for any person to assume or use the title or designation of "dietitian," "licensed dietitian (LD)," "registered dietitian (RD)," "registered dietitian nutritionist" (RDN), or any other combination of terms that include the title "diet…

54-3505. FEES. In accordance with section 54-103, Idaho Code, all fees received under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund. All costs and expenses incurred by the board or the allied health advisor…

54-3506. Requirements for licensure as a dietitian. A person applying for a license shall file a written application provided by the board showing to the satisfaction of the board that such person meets the following requirements: (1) Has successfully completed the following acad…

54-3508. licensure by endorsement. Upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board, or upon its own motion, the board may waive the examination, education, or experience requirements and grant a license by endorsement to any applicant who: (1) Presents proof of current re…

54-3509. License expiration and renewal. (1) A license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to biennial renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the rules for the licensure of dietitians, upon payment of a renewal fee. (2) The bo…

54-3510. grounds for discipline. The board, in accordance with the requirements of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, may, upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board, refuse to issue a license or permit, refuse to renew a license or permit, or may suspend, restrict or…

54-3510A. disciplinary sanctions. If grounds for discipline are found to exist, the board of medicine, upon the recommendation of the allied health advisory board, may issue an order to: (1) Revoke the dietitian’s license to practice dietetics; (2) Suspend or restrict the dietiti…

54-3511. Penalties. (1) A person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) The representation to another person that a person is licensed pursuant to this chapter, when such representation is untrue, constitutes the using o…

54-3512. Inapplicability of chapter. (1) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent any person from rendering advice, guidance or counsel regarding medical nutrition service, therapeutic nutrition care, nutritional assessments, nutrition therapy counseling, weight control ser…

54-3513. severability. The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable, and if any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of…

54-3601. Declaration of policy. It is in the best interest of the people of the state of Idaho that the abundant and natural resources of Idaho be protected and fully developed. It is in the public interest to protect the public health, prevent fraudulent practices, provide for t…

54-3602. Commission created. There is hereby created in the department of self-governing agencies an Idaho grape growers and wine producers commission, to be thus known and designated. The commission shall be composed of three (3) grape growers and two (2) wine producers. The thr…

54-3603. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Account" means the Idaho grape growers and wine producers account in the dedicated fund. (2) "Commission" means the Idaho grape growers and wine producers commission. (3) "Grower" means any person who owns, operates or plants a …

54-3604. Commission members — Appointment. Grower and producer members of the commission shall be selected as follows: (1) The governor shall appoint three (3) grower members and two (2) producer members. (2) The three (3) grower members shall be appointed to one (1), two (2) and…

54-3605. Powers and duties of commission. The commission shall have, but is not limited to, the following powers and duties: (1) To elect a chairman and such other officers as it deems advisable. (2) To appoint and employ, and at its pleasure discharge, all necessary agents, empl…

54-3606. Research — Investigation. The commission shall provide for and conduct comprehensive and extensive research, advertising and educational campaigns as the Idaho grape product sales and market conditions reasonably require. It will investigate and ascertain the needs of gr…

54-3606A. promotion of idaho grape products. (1) In addition to the powers and duties set forth in section 54-3605, Idaho Code, the commission shall have, but is not limited to, the following powers to promote Idaho grape products: (a) To host, sponsor or participate in activitie…

54-3607. Commission account. (1) The commission may accept tax receipts, grants, donations and gifts of funds from any source for expenditure for any purpose consistent with this act, which may be specified as a condition of any grant, donation or gift. All funds received under t…

54-3608. Bond of administrator. The administrator, or any agent or employee appointed by the commission, shall be bonded to the state of Idaho in the time, form and manner prescribed by chapter 8, title 59, Idaho Code. The cost of the bond is an administrative expense under this …

54-3609. State not liable. The state of Idaho is not liable for the acts or omissions of the commission or any member thereof, or any officer, agent or employee thereof.

54-3610. Imposition of tax and provision for late fees. (1) From and after the first day of July, 1995, there is hereby levied and imposed a tax payable to the commission on the production of wine in Idaho, and on all grapes grown and grape juice purchased in Idaho for the produc…

54-3611. Opt out alternative. (1) Each and every year, any grower or producer may, at his election, opt out of application of all provisions of this chapter, including assessment provisions. In order to opt out of application of the provisions of this chapter, a grower or produce…

54-3612. Severability. This act shall be liberally construed and if any part or portion thereof shall be declared invalid, or the application thereof to any person, circumstance or thing is declared invalid, the validity of the remainder of this act, and/or the application thereo…

54-3701. Legislative intent. In order to promote the public health, safety, and welfare; to promote the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; and to assure the availability of occupational therapy servic…

54-3702. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Association" means the Idaho occupational therapy association. (2) "Board" means the occupational therapy licensure board of Idaho as set out in section 54-3717, Idaho Code. (3) "Department" means the department of self-governin…

54-3703. License required. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or to offer to practice occupational therapy, or to represent such person to be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant unless such person is licensed under the provisions of this chapt…

54-3704. Exemptions. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services or activities or requiring licensure pursuant to this chapter of: (1) Any person licensed or regulated by the state of Idaho from engaging in the profession or prac…

54-3705. Limited permit — temporary license. (1) A limited permit may be granted to a graduate occupational therapist or a graduate occupational therapy assistant who has completed the education and experience requirements of this chapter for an occupational therapist or an occup…

54-3706. Requirements for licensure. A person applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application provided by the board showing to the satisfaction of the board that such person meets the following requireme…

54-3707. Application for licensure. Each applicant for licensure shall submit a completed written application to the board, on forms prescribed by the board, together with the application fee. The application shall be verified under oath and shall require the following informatio…

54-3708. Examination for licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. (1) Each applicant for licensure shall be examined by written examination to test the person’s knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to occupational therapy, occupat…

54-3709. Waiver of requirements — License endorsement. The licensure board may waive the examination, education, or experience requirements and grant a license to any applicant who shall present proof of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assis…

54-3710. Issuance of license. The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this chapter upon payment of the prescribed license fees.

54-3711. renewal and reinstatement of license. (1) All licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be for a term of two (2) years and shall expire on the birthday of the licensee unless renewed in the manner prescribed by rule. License renewal and reinstatement sha…

54-3712. Fees. The licensure board shall adopt rules establishing fees for the following: (a) Initial license fee; (b) Renewal of license fee; (c) Inactive license fee; (d) Limited permit and temporary license fee; and (e) Reinstatement fee.

54-3713. Suspension and revocation of license — Refusal to renew. (1) Subject to the provisions of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, the board may deny a license or refuse to renew a license, or may suspend or revoke a license or may impose probationary conditions or disciplinary…

54-3714. Licensure board. (1) There is hereby created in the division of occupational and professional licenses the occupational therapy licensure board of Idaho. (2) The occupational therapy licensure board of Idaho shall consist of five (5) members who shall be appointed by and…

54-3715. Supervision. Within the scope of occupational therapy practice, supervision is aimed at ensuring the safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy services and the fostering of professional competence and development. Practices and procedures governing the supervis…

54-3716. complaints. (1) Any person may file a complaint with the board against any licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant in the state charging that person with having violated the provisions of this chapter. (2) The complaint shall specify ch…

54-3717. Occupational Therapy licensure board of idaho — Powers and duties. (1) The licensure board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter, evaluate the qualifications, and approve the examinations for licensure under this chapter, and may issue …

54-3718. grounds for unprofessional conduct. The board may take disciplinary action against a licensee for unprofessional conduct including: (1) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts; (2) Being guilty of unprofessional conduct …

54-3719. disposition of receipts — expenses. All fees received under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the division of occupational and professional licenses and deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund and all costs and expens…

54-3720. Penalties and disciplinary actions. (1) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) In addition to the penalties provided for in subsection (1) of this section, the board may impose separately, or in combi…