Title XXII, OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

334.1630. Fees for expedited licensure. — 1. A member state issuing an expedited license authorizing the practice of medicine in that state may impose a fee for a license issued or renewed through the Compact. 2. The Interstate Commission is authorized to develop rules regarding …

334.1635. Renewal and continued participation. — 1. A physician seeking to renew an expedited license granted in a member state shall complete a renewal process with the Interstate Commission if the physician: (1) Maintains a full and unrestricted license in a state of principal …

334.1640. Coordinated information system. — 1. The Interstate Commission shall establish a database of all physicians licensed, or who have applied for licensure, under section 334.1625. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, member boards shall report to the Interstate C…

334.1645. Joint investigations. — 1. Licensure and disciplinary records of physicians are deemed investigative. 2. In addition to the authority granted to a member board by its respective Medical Practice Act or other applicable state law, a member board may participate with othe…

334.1650. Disciplinary actions. — 1. Any disciplinary action taken by any member board against a physician licensed through the Compact shall be deemed unprofessional conduct which may be subject to discipline by other member boards, in addition to any violation of the Medical Pr…

334.1655. Interstate medical licensure compact commission. — 1. The member states hereby create the "Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission". 2. The purpose of the Interstate Commission is the administration of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which is a discret…

334.1660. Powers and duties of the interstate commission. — The powers and duties of the Interstate Commission shall be to: (1) Oversee and maintain the administration of the Compact; (2) Promulgate rules which shall be binding to the extent and in the manner provided for in the …

334.1665. Finance powers. — 1. The Interstate Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Interstate Commission and its staff. The total assessment must be sufficient to cover the annual …

334.1670. Organization and operation of the interstate commission. — 1. The Interstate Commission shall, by a majority of Commissioners present and voting, adopt bylaws to govern its conduct as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the Compact within twelve…

334.1675. Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission. — 1. The Interstate Commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purpose of the Compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Interstate Commission exercise…

334.1680. Oversight of the interstate compact. — 1. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce the Compact and shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the Compact's purposes and intent. The provi…

334.1685. Enforcement of interstate compact. — 1. The Interstate Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the Compact. 2. The Interstate Commission may, by majority vote of the Commissioners, initiate legal action in the …

334.1690. Default procedures. — 1. The grounds for default include, but are not limited to, failure of a member state to perform such obligations or responsibilities imposed upon it by the Compact, or the rules and bylaws of the Interstate Commission promulgated under the Compact…

334.1695. Dispute resolution. — 1. The Interstate Commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member state, to resolve disputes which are subject to the Compact and which may arise among member states or member boards. 2. The Interstate Commission shall promulgate rules provi…

334.170. Issuance or acceptance of false diploma or certificate, misdemeanor. — Any officer, agent or employee of any professional school or college, whether organized as a corporation, association, partnership, common law trust, or individually owned and operated, who knowingly …

334.1700. Member states, effective date and amendment. — 1. Any state is eligible to become a member of the Compact. *2. The Compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the Compact into law by no less than seven (7) states. Thereafter, it shall become…

334.1705. Withdrawal. — 1. Once effective, the Compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every member state; provided that a member state may withdraw from the Compact by specifically repealing the statute which enacted the Compact into law. 2. Withdrawal f…

334.1710. Dissolution. — 1. The Compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state which reduces the membership of the Compact to one (1) member state. 2. Upon the dissolution of the Compact, the Compact becomes null and void and shall…

334.1715. Severability and construction. — 1. The provisions of the Compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the Compact shall be enforceable. 2. The provisions of the Compact shall be liber…

334.1720. Binding effect of compact and other laws. — 1. Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the Compact. 2. All laws in a member state in conflict with the Compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. …

334.1800. PA Licensure Compact. — This section shall be known and may be cited as the "PA Licensure Compact". SECTION 1. PURPOSE In order to strengthen access to Medical Services, and in recognition of the advances in the delivery of Medical Services, the Participating States of …

334.190. Practice of midwifery limited. — It is unlawful for any person licensed as a midwife only to engage in any other branch of medical practice or to advertise herself as doctor, doctress or physician or to use any letters before or after her name on a sign or otherwise, ind…

334.230. Unlawful practices, injunction procedure. — l. Upon application by the board, and the necessary burden having been met, a court of general jurisdiction may grant an injunction, restraining order or other order as may be appropriate to enjoin a person from: (1) Offering t…

334.240. Investigation and commencement of prosecutions. — Upon receiving information that any provision of sections 334.010, 334.190 and 334.250 has been or is being violated, the secretary of the board or other person designated by the board shall investigate, and upon probable…

334.245. Abortions, only physicians to perform — violations, penalty. — 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary that may allow a person to provide services relating to pregnancy, including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services, no person other than a l…

334.250. Unlawful practice, fraudulent filing of license or identification, penalties. — 1. Any person who violates section 334.010 shall, upon conviction, be adjudged guilty of a class D felony for each and every offense; and treating each patient is considered a separate offens…

334.252. Physicians prohibited referral to certain physical therapists, definitions. — As used in this section and section 334.253, the following terms mean: (1) "Board", the state board of registration for the healing arts in the state of Missouri; (2) "Entity", any individual, …

334.253. Physicians prohibited referral to certain physical therapists, when, financial relationship, defined — exceptions, effective when. — 1. A physician may not make a referral to an entity for the furnishing of any physical therapy services with whom the physician, physician…

334.260. Midwives licensed. — On August 29, 1959, all persons licensed under the provisions of chapter 334, RSMo 1949, as midwives shall be deemed to be licensed as midwives under this chapter and subject to all the provisions of this chapter. ­­-------- (L. 1959 S.B. 50 § 22, A.…

334.265. Intoxicated person, motor vehicle accident, treatment for injuries, physician may report to law enforcement agencies, rule of confidentiality not to apply. — Notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule of confidentiality to the contrary, any physician licensed und…

334.285. Maintenance of licensure or certification, requirement by state prohibited — definitions. — 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Continuing medical education", continued postgraduate medical education intended to provide medical professio…

334.400. Definitions. — As used in sections 334.400 to 334.430, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Anesthesiologist", a physician who has completed a residency in anesthesiology approved by the American Board of Anesthesiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology…

334.402. Anesthesiologist assistants, may assist in anesthesia care plan for patients, activities authorized and prohibited — identification, assistants and students — faculty members of anesthesia program, requirements. — 1. An anesthesiologist assistant may assist the supervisi…

334.403. Criminal background check, fingerprint submission. — 1. The state board of registration for the healing arts may require that fingerprint submissions be made as part of an application seeking licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant, as such term is defined in section …

334.404. Licensure, application, fee, contents — license duration — renewal — lost or stolen license, replacement of. — 1. Each person desiring a license pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 shall make application to the board upon such forms and in such manner as may be presc…

334.406. Temporary license issued, when, procedure. — Notwithstanding any of the provisions of sections 334.400 to 334.430, the board may issue a temporary license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant to an applicant that has taken the examination and is awaiting the resu…

334.408. Inactive license status granted, when — return to active status, procedure. — 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 may apply to the board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. U…

334.410. Retirement, affidavit to be filed with board — renewal of registration for resumption of practice. — Any person licensed to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant in this state who retires from such practice shall file with the board an affidavit, on a form to be furn…

334.412. Licensure without examination permitted, when — reciprocal compacts permitted. — 1. Upon the applicant paying a fee equivalent to the required licensing fee and furnishing the board with all locations of previous practice and licensure in chronological order, the board m…

334.414. Certificate of registration issued, when — rules promulgated by board — authority of board — complaint procedure — penalty. — 1. The board shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant that meets the qualifications for an anesthesiologist assistant and that …

334.416. Renewal of certificate of registration, when, procedure, fee. — 1. Every person licensed pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 shall renew his or her certificate of registration on or before the registration renewal date. The application shall be made under oath on a f…

334.418. Certificate required to practice, not required, when. — 1. Except as provided in subsection 2 of this section, no person shall practice as an anesthesiologist assistant unless the person holds a current, valid certificate of registration issued pursuant to sections 334.4…

334.420. Continuing education requirements, waiver of requirements, when. — The board shall not renew any certificate of registration unless the anesthesiologist assistant has provided satisfactory evidence that the board's minimum requirements for continuing education have been …

334.422. Fees, deposit in board of registration for the healing arts fund, use of funds. — 1. All fees payable pursuant to the provisions of sections 334.400 to 334.430 shall be collected by the division of professional registration, which shall transmit them to the department of…

334.424. Supervision required by anesthesiologist, limitations — written practice protocol required. — 1. An anesthesiologist assistant shall practice only under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist who is physically present or immediately available. A supervising anesth…

334.426. Hospitals may limit function of anesthesiologist assistants, procedure. — Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 334.400 to 334.430, or the rules of the Missouri state board of registration for the healing arts, the governing body of every hospital shall have full au…