Title 32, Title 32

An osteopathic physician licensed under this chapter, who, in the exercise of due care, renders emergency care at the scene of an accident, is not liable for any civil damages as the result of acts or omissions by such an individual in rendering emergency care.

This chapter may not be construed as prohibiting a physician from delegating to the physician's employees or support staff certain activities relating to medical care and treatment carried out by custom and usage when these activities are under the control of the physician; the a…

1. Grounds for discipline. A physician associate is subject to the sanction of section 2591‑A, if the associate: A. Claims to be, or permits another to represent that physician associate as a licensed physician; [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §187 (AMD); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).] B. …

1. License required. A physician associate may not render medical services until the physician associate has applied for and obtained from either the Board of Osteopathic Licensure or the Board of Licensure in Medicine: A. A license, which must be renewed biennially with the boar…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Collaborative agreement" means a document agreed to by a physician associate and a physician that describes the scope of practice for the physicia…

1. Background check. The board shall request a background check for each person who submits an application for initial licensure or licensure by endorsement as a physician associate under this chapter. The board shall request a background check for each licensed physician associa…

An individual licensed under this chapter who renders medical care to a minor for the prevention or treatment of a sexually transmitted infection or treatment of substance use or for the collection of sexual assault evidence through a sexual assault forensic examination is under …

A physician licensed under this chapter who is a member of a utilization review committee or a peer review committee that is a requirement of accreditation by the American Osteopathic Association or is established and operated under the auspices of the physician's respective stat…

The board shall establish a protocol to govern the operation of a professional review committee as defined in Title 24, section 2502, subsection 4‑A. The protocol must require the professional review committee to submit to the board information specified by the board regarding re…

This chapter shall have no application to the licensing or practice of allopathic physicians, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, veterinarians, podiatrists or nurses.

An individual who attempts to practice osteopathic medicine without proper license or who induces the belief that that individual is legally engaged in the practice of osteopathic medicine without having fully complied with all requirements of law commits a Class E crime; except …

All proceedings and records of proceedings concerning medical staff reviews and hospital reviews conducted by committees of physicians and other health care personnel on behalf of hospitals located within the State, when these reviews are required by state or federal law or regul…

After contact lenses have been adequately fitted and the patient released from immediate follow-up care by the physician, the patient may request a copy of the contact lens specifications from the physician. The physician shall provide a copy of the prescription, at no cost, whic…

An applicant or licensee shall provide the board with a current professional address and telephone number, which will be their public contact address, and a personal residence address and telephone number. An applicant's or licensee's personal residence address and telephone numb…

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §7 (NEW).] 1. Asynchronous encounter. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this cha…

An individual licensed under this chapter may not be disciplined for providing expedited partner therapy in accordance with the provisions of Title 22, chapter 251, subchapter 3, article 5.

A person licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this subchapter and in accordance with standards of practice.

1. Limits on opioid medication prescribing. Except as provided in subsection 2, an individual licensed under this chapter whose scope of practice includes prescribing opioid medication may not prescribe: A. To a patient any combination of opioid medication in an aggregate amount …

When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws.

An individual licensed under this chapter may not advertise, offer or administer conversion therapy to a minor.

All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services.

1. Request for record; redaction. When the board receives a request to inspect or copy all or part of the record of an applicant or licensee, the board shall redact information that is not public before making the record available for inspection or copying. 2. Notice and opportun…

The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routi…

1. Duty. An osteopathic physician licensed under this chapter has a duty to warn of or to take reasonable precautions to provide protection from a patient's violent behavior if the osteopathic physician has a reasonable belief based on communications with the patient that the pat…

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings. [PL 1979, c. 555, §2 (NEW).] 1. Board. "Board" means the Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy as created in section 3112. 2. Direction. "Direction" means cont…

The practice of physical therapy includes the evaluation, treatment and instruction of human beings to detect, assess, prevent, correct, alleviate and limit physical disability, bodily malfunction and pain from injury, disease and any other bodily condition; the administration, i…

The Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 31, and within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, consists of 4 physical therapists and one public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A. [PL 2007, c. …

A person may not practice or profess to be authorized to practice physical therapy or physiotherapy as a physical therapist in this State or use the words "physical therapist" or "physiotherapist" or the letters "P.T." or other words or letters to indicate that the person using t…

Nothing in this chapter prohibits: [PL 1991, c. 178, §3 (NEW).] 1. Engaging in licensed practice. Any person licensed in this State under any other provision of law from engaging in the practice for which that person is licensed; 2. Federal officials. Any person serving in the Un…

1. Qualification. To qualify for a license as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, an applicant must meet the following requirements: A. [PL 2019, c. 503, Pt. C, §1 (RP).] B. Be a graduate of an educational program for the physical therapist or the physical thera…

The board may waive the examination requirement for an applicant who is currently licensed in another state or other jurisdiction by virtue of having previously passed a qualifying examination acceptable to the board, if the passing standards for the examination are equivalent to…

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chap…

1. Background check. The board shall request a background check for each person who submits an application for initial licensure or licensure by endorsement as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant under this chapter. The background check must include criminal hi…

The board shall license an applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter and pays the biennial licensure fee as set under section 3116‑A. Licensure as a physical therapist entitles the person to whom it is granted to engage in the practice of physical therapy anywhere in t…

All licenses must be renewed at such times as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate upon application by the licensee accompanied by the renewal fee as set under section 3116‑A. Any license not renewed by the date set by the commissioner automatic…

The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, …

The board shall establish by rule continuing education requirements as a condition of renewal of a license as authorized under Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph D.

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the following reasons: [PL 20…

Any person who violates section 3113‑A is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §10 (NEW).] 1. Penalties. 2. Injunction.

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a patient and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to s…

The Board of Licensure in Medicine, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 24, and in this chapter called the "board," consists of 11 individuals who are residents of this State, appointed by the Governor. Three individuals must be representatives of the public. S…

Each member of the board shall, before entering upon the duties of the member's office, take the constitutional oath of office, and shall, in addition, make oath that the member is qualified under the terms of this chapter to hold the office.

The members of the board shall meet on the 2nd Tuesday of July of the uneven-numbered years at the time and place the board may determine and shall elect a chair and a secretary who shall hold their respective offices for the term of 2 years. The secretary of the board shall perf…

A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business under this chapter, but a less number may adjourn from time to time until a quorum is present.

A member of the board has the authority to administer oaths, compel the testimony of witnesses and compel the production of books, records and documents relevant to inquiry pursuant to a subpoena issued in accordance with section 3269.

The board has the following powers and duties in addition to all other powers and duties imposed by this chapter: [PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §202 (AMD).] 1. Set standards. The power to set standards of eligibility for examination for candidates desiring admission to medical practic…