Illinois Administrative Code

Section 1500.10 Application for Examination by Graduates of Approved Programs a) An applicant for examination for licensure to practice veterinary medicine and surgery who is a graduate of an approved program of veterinary medicine and surgery that meets the requirements set fort…

Section 1500.11 Application by Graduates of Unapproved Programs a) An applicant for examination who is a graduate of an unapproved program of veterinary medicine and surgery shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Division, and shall be accompanied by the following: 1…

Section 1500.15 Temporary Permit (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 36 Ill. Reg. 13866, effective September 7, 2012)

Section 1500.20 Examination a) The examinations for licensure shall be provided by the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME). b) The passing score for the examinations shall be the passing score established by the testing entity. Prior to January 1994, the passin…

Section 1500.25 Continuing Education a) Continuing Education Hours Requirements 1) Each person who applies for renewal of a license as a veterinarian is required to complete 40 hours of continuing education (CE) relevant to the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery during t…

Section 1500.30 Endorsement a) An applicant who is licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction of the United States shall file an application with the Division, together with: 1) A certification from the licensing authority of all jurisdictions in which the applicant has ever…

Section 1500.35 Restoration a) A licensee seeking restoration of a license that has been expired for 5 years or less shall have the license restored upon payment of the fee specified in Section 1500.47 and proof of completion of the CE requirements set forth in Section 1500.25 fo…

Section 1500.45 Renewals a) Every license as a veterinarian issued under the Act shall expire on January 31 of each odd numbered year. The holder of a license may renew the license during the month preceding the expiration date by paying the required fee and completion of the CE …

Section 1500.47 Fees The following fees shall be paid to the Department and are not refundable: a) Application Fees. The fee for application for a veterinary license is $100. In addition, applicants for an examination shall be required to pay, either to the Department or to the d…

Section 1500.48 Employees of a Licensed Veterinarian Who are not Certified Veterinary Technicians As set forth in Section 3 of the Act, supervising veterinarians assume responsibility for the professional care given to an animal by a person working under his or her direction in a…

Section 1500.49 Supervision Section 4 of the Act states that members of other licensed professions or any other individuals when called for consultation and assistance by a veterinarian licensed in the State of Illinois and who act under the supervision, direction, and control of…

Section 1500.5 Approved Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Programs a) The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Professional Regulation (Division) shall approve a veterinary medicine and surgery program as reputable and in good standing if it meets the fol…

Section 1500.50 Standards of Professional Conduct In determining what constitutes dishonorable, unethical or unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public, the Board or hearing officer shall consider the following standards as they relate to …

Section 1500.51 Impaired Veterinarian Program of Care, Counseling or Treatment a) Section 24.1 of the Act requires the Division to establish a program of care, counseling or treatment for impaired veterinarians. b) Definitions 1) "Impaired veterinarian" means a veterinarian who i…

Section 1500.55 Advertising a) Licensees may advertise in any medium or other form of public communication in a manner that is truthful and is not fraudulent, deceptive, inherently misleading or proven to be misleading in practice. Advertising shall contain all information necess…

Section 1500.60 Conduct of Hearings (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 18 Ill. Reg. 11212, effective June 30, 1994)

Section 1500.65 Annual Report of Board (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 26 Ill. Reg. 12294, effective July 24, 2002)

Section 1500.70 Granting Variances a) The Director may grant variances from this Part in individual cases when he/she finds that: 1) The provision from which the variance is granted is not statutorily mandated; 2) No party will be injured by the granting of the variance; and 3) T…

Section 1505.10 Application for Examination a) An applicant for a certificate as a certified veterinary technician shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Professional Regulation (Division), at least 60 d…

Section 1505.20 Examination a) The written examination for certification as a certified veterinary technician shall be the Veterinary Technician National Examination administered by Professional Examination Service. b) The passing grade on the examination shall be the passing sco…

Section 1505.30 Endorsement a) An applicant who is certified as a certified veterinary technician under the laws of another state or territory of the United States shall file an application with the Division, together with: 1) A certification from the licensing authority of the s…

Section 1505.40 Restoration a) A certified veterinary technician seeking restoration of a certificate that has expired for less than 5 years shall have the certificate restored upon payment of the fees required by Section 1505.52(c)(1) and proof of completion of the CE requiremen…

Section 1505.50 Renewals a) Each certified veterinary technician certificate issued under the Act shall expire on January 31 of each odd‑numbered year. The holder of the certificate may renew the certificate during the month preceding the expiration date by paying the required fe…

Section 1505.52 Fees The following fees shall be paid to the Department and are not refundable: a) Application Fees. The fee for application for a certified veterinary technician certificate is $50. In addition, applicants for an examination shall be required to pay, either to th…

Section 1505.55 Continuing Education a) Continuing Education Hours Requirements 1) Each person who applies for renewal of a certified veterinary technician certificate is required to complete 15 hours of CE relevant to veterinary medicine and surgery during the prerenewal period.…

Section 1505.60 Certified Veterinary Technicians Functions a) A certified veterinary technician shall provide veterinary service under the control, direction and supervision of a licensed veterinarian, who is responsible for the services performed by the certified veterinary tech…

Section 1505.70 Granting Variances a) The Director of the Division of Professional Regulation (Director), with the authority granted by the Secretary, may grant variances in individual cases when he/she finds that: 1) The provision from which the variance is granted is not statut…

Section 1515.10 Definitions "Accepted Certificate" or "Acceptable Certificate" means a certificate approved by the Commission and listed in Section 1515.50. "Act" means the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007 [225 ILCS 443]. "Board" means the Interpreter Licensure Boar…

Section 1515.100 Supervision Section 25(3) of the Act states that students enrolled in a course of study leading to a certificate or degree in interpreting shall engage only in activities and services that constitute a part of a supervised course of study. The following protocols…

Section 1515.105 Supervision of Performance a) A currently licensed interpreter may work one level above his or her current proficiency level when under the direct supervision of a current Illinois licensed interpreter with either an Advanced or Master proficiency level, involvin…

Section 1515.110 Inactive Status a) Licensed sign language interpreters who notify the Commission may place their licenses on inactive status by submitting the request on forms prescribed by the Commission and paying the fee required by Section 1515.70. Interpreters shall be excu…

Section 1515.120 Restoration a) Any sign language interpreter for the deaf whose license has expired or has been placed on inactive status for 5 years or less may have the license restored by paying the fees required by Section 1515.70 and providing proof of completion of 20 CE h…

Section 1515.130 Standards of Professional Conduct In order to establish and maintain a high standard of integrity in the practice of sign language interpreters, the following Standards of Professional Conduct shall be binding on all applicants for licensure and every person hold…

Section 1515.140 Granting Variances a) The Director may grant variances from this Part in individual cases when he/she finds that: 1) The provision from which the variance is granted is not statutorily mandated; 2) No party will be injured by the granting of the variance; and 3) …

Section 1515.20 Jurisdiction Any individual who is subject to the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007 must abide by the Act and this Part, regardless of the employment setting, unless specifically exempted by the Act.

Section 1515.30 Application for Licensure a) The Commission shall issue a license to an applicant who submits proof of the following: 1) Certification of graduation from high school or its equivalent; 2) Proof of an accepted certification as specified in Section 1515.50; and 3) T…

Section 1515.40 Application for Provisional Licensure a) An applicant for a provisional license shall file an application on the forms prescribed by the Commission, together with: 1) One of the following: A) Proof of an accepted certificate under Section 1515.50(a); or B) Proof t…

Section 1515.50 Accepted Certificates An applicant for a license as a sign language interpreter shall provide proof of a current and valid acceptable certificate. Based upon the accepted certificate, a proficiency level, as determined under Section 1515.90, will be indicated on t…

Section 1515.60 Renewals a) Every license of a sign language interpreter for the deaf issued under the Act shall expire on December 31 of each year. The holder of a license may renew the license during the 60 days preceding the expiration date by providing proof of a current acce…

Section 1515.70 Licensure Fees The following fees shall be paid to the Commission and are not refundable: a) Application Fee. The fee for the initial application for a provisional license or license of a sign language interpreter is $50, to be submitted with the initial license f…

Section 1515.80 Continuing Education a) Continuing Education Requirements 1) One Continuing Education (CE) hour shall be equal to one clock hour of attendance. After completion of the initial CE hour, credit may be given in one-half hour increments. Lunch hours, socials and break…

Section 1515.90 Proficiency Levels a) Upon request of any consumer or hiring entity, an interpreter shall show proof of his or her Illinois license indicating proficiency level. b) As sign language interpreters' credentials are based on proficiency level, in order to protect the …

Section 10.105 Definitions "Board" means the Capital Development Board as created in Section 5 of the Capital Development Board Act [20 ILCS 3105] or, if applicable, its designee. "Executive Director" means the individual appointed by the Board to serve as the chief executive off…

Section 10.110 General Policy a) The Board shall conduct itself in accordance with the Open Meetings Act [5 ILCS 120] and all decisions of the Board shall be made pursuant to deliberations open to the public except to the extent permitted by Section 2(c) of the Open Meetings Act.…

Section 10.120 Schedule and Notice a) Regular Meetings. Prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the Board shall adopt a schedule of all its regular meetings. That schedule shall appear at least once in its minutes. The schedule shall include the dates, times and places of the…

Section 10.130 Quorum Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum, and affirmative votes of a majority of those present shall be required for any final determination of the Board. The Chairperson shall have and exercise the same right and power to vote as other members. N…

Section 10.140 Vice-Chairperson and Secretary At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Board shall elect a Vice-Chairperson, who shall act for the Chairperson in the event of his/her absence or disability. If such election does not take place at the beginning of the fiscal year,…