New Hampshire Administrative Code

Public comment hearings shall be open to print and electronic media, subject to the following limitations when such limitations are necessary to allow a hearing to go forward: (a) Limitation on the placement of cameras to specific locations within the hearing room; and (b) Prohib…

(a) Public comment hearings shall be attended by a quorum of the board. (b) Public comment hearings shall be presided over by the board chair or a board member knowledgeable in the subject area of the proposed rules who has been designated by the board to preside over the hearing…

(a) Any individual or entity may request a declaratory ruling by the board if that individual or entity is directly affected by the applicable statute or by any administrative rule. (b) A request for a declaratory ruling shall be in a writing containing: (1) The name and address …

(a) A request for a declaratory ruling shall be accompanied by: (1) A statement citing the statutory law, regulatory law, and orders believed to support the ruling being requested; (2) A statement of the facts believed to support the ruling being requested; and (3) Supplementary …

(a) Within 30 days of receiving a request for a declaratory ruling the board shall advise the individual or entity requesting it if the ruling will be delayed by the need for additional information or the complexity of the issues presented. (b) If additional information should be…

(a) When facts sufficient to support a declaratory ruling have been established, the board shall issue a written declaratory ruling which applies all relevant law to the established facts. (b) When the established facts show that the board lacks subject matter or personal jurisdi…

A declaratory ruling shall apply only to the board and to the individual or entity requesting it and shall be confined to the facts presented pursuant to Mirt 217.02 (a)(2) through (a)(3) and in response to a request of the board made pursuant to Mirt 217.03 (b). Notes N.H. Admin…

Any interested person may, within 30 days of the final adoption of a rule, request a written explanation of that rule by making a written request to the board including: (a) The name and address of the individual making the request; or (b) If the request is that of an organizatio…

The board shall, within 90 days of receiving a request in accordance with Mirt 218.01, provide a written response which: (a) Concisely states the meaning of the rule adopted; (b) Concisely states the principal reasons for and against the adoption of the rule in its final form; an…

(a) Any interested person may request the board to waive any rule not covered by Mirt 204.03 by filing an original and 6 copies of a petition which identifies the rule in question and sets forth specific facts and arguments which support the requested waiver. (b) Petitions for wa…

Any licensee wishing to surrender his or her license shall submit to the board a written statement of voluntary surrender of license. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Mirt 220.01 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 06, Filed February 8, 2018, Proposed by #12466, Effective 1/25/2018, Expir…

(a) Except as set forth in (c) and (d) below, the submission of a written statement of voluntary surrender of license shall be accepted by the board and shall achieve the surrender of the license. (b) The surrender of a license in accordance with (a) above shall not deprive the b…

A licensee who has voluntarily surrendered a license shall not practice the profession which the surrendered license previously entitled the licensee to practice unless the license has been reinstated or a new license has been issued pursuant to the rules of the board. Notes N.H.…

In this chapter the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Board" means "board" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, I, namely, "the board of medical imaging and radiation therapy"; (b) "Licensed practitioner" means "licensed practitioner" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, V, namely, "a person l…

(a) Applicants who wish to apply for initial licensure as a limited x-ray machine operator, medical imaging professional, or radiation therapist shall do so by submitting, or arranging for the submission of, each of the following components of the application packet: (1) A comple…

(a) The multipart "Application for Initial Licensure" form, revised July 2018 shall: (1) Be provided by the board; and (2) Contain 2 parts as follows: a. Part one, which is held confidential by the board; and b. Part 2, which is available to the public. (b) The applicant shall: (…

The effect of the applicant's notarized signature on part one of the form shall be: (a) The applicant's acknowledgement that knowingly making a false statement on the application form is a misdemeanor under RSA 641:3, I; (b) The applicant's certification that: (1) The information…

Applicants for initial licensure as a limited x-ray machine operator, medical imaging professional, or radiation therapist shall provide, or arrange for the board to receive, the following documents supporting their applications: (a) A recent passport size, 2" x 2", original head…

To qualify as a limited x-ray machine operator, an applicant shall have: (a) Reached the age of 18 years old; (b) Obtained a high school diploma, or passed one of the following: (1) The general educational development test; or (2) A high school equivalency test; (c) Successfully …

To qualify as a magnetic resonance technologist, an applicant shall have: (a) Reached the age of 18 years old; (b) Obtained a high school diploma, or passed one of the following: (1) The general educational development test; or (2) A high school equivalency test; (c) Successfully…

To qualify as a nuclear medicine technologist, an applicant shall have: (a) Reached the age of 18 years old; (b) Obtained a high school diploma, or passed one of the following: (1) The general educational development test; or (2) A high school equivalency test; (c) Successfully c…

To qualify as a radiation therapist, an applicant shall have: (a) Reached the age of 18 years old; (b) Obtained a high school diploma, or passed one of the following:(1) The general educational development test; or (2) A high school equivalency test; (c) Successfully completed a …

To qualify as a radiographer, an applicant shall have: (a) Reached the age of 18 years old; (b) Obtained a high school diploma, or passed one of the following:(1) The general educational development test; or (2) A high school equivalency test; (c) Successfully completed a course …

To qualify as a radiologist assistant, an applicant shall have: (a) A current, valid radiographer license; (b) Current certification and registration in radiography from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; (c) Current certification and registration as a radiologist…

To qualify as a sonographer, an applicant shall have: (a) Reached the age of 18 years old; (b) Obtained a high school diploma, or passed one of the following: (1) The general educational development test; or (2) A high school equivalency test; (c) Successfully completed a course …

To qualify as a cardiac electrophysiology specialist, an applicant shall have: (a) Reached the age of 18 years old; (b) Obtained a high school diploma, or passed one of the following: (1) The general educational development test; or (2) A high school equivalency test; (c) Success…

To qualify as a cardiovascular invasive specialist, an applicant shall have: (a) Reached the age of 18 years old; (b) Obtained a high school diploma, or passed one of the following: (1) The general educational development test; or (2) A high school equivalency test; (c) Successfu…

To qualify for licensure in computed tomography, an applicant shall have: (a) Reached the age of 18 years old; (b) Obtained a high school diploma, or passed one of the following: (1) The general educational development test; or (2) A high school equivalency test; (c) Successfully…

(a) Each applicant for licensure who is a military spouse pursuant to RSA 332-G:7, III shall apply to the board for licensure on an "Application for Initial Licensure" form, effective July 2018 as specified in Mirt 302.02 and pay the fee set forth in Mirt 305. (b) Each applicant …

(a) The board may issue temporary licenses to: (1) Individuals who have graduated within the previous six months and are awaiting national certification and registration; and (2) Any person whose license with the Board is pending. (b) If an applicant has previously received a tem…

(a) Applicants for temporary licensure shall: (1) Submit a transcript showing they have completed a course of study; (2) If a new graduate awaiting national certification and registration, submit a signed statement stating they are awaiting national certification or registration;…

(a) The board shall issue a temporary license to all applicants who meet the basic eligibility requirements of Mirt 305.02 and are not restricted from obtaining a temporary license by Mirt 305.01. (b) When any of the following 3 conditions occur, a temporary license shall automat…

(a) This part shall apply to new graduates awaiting national certification and registration. (b) If an applicant has previously received either a temporary license for the purpose of providing services to a medically underserved area or a post-graduate temporary license from the …

(a) Applicants for post-graduate temporary licensure shall: (1) Submit a transcript showing they have completed a course of study; (2) Submit a signed statement stating they are awaiting national certification or registration; (3) Submit a criminal offender record report, as spec…

(a) The board shall issue post-graduate temporary licenses to all applicants who meet the basic eligibility requirements of Mirt 306.02 and are not restricted from obtaining a post-graduate temporary license by Mirt 306.01. (b) When any of the following 3 conditions occur, a post…

"Directed reading" means a reading or journal article approved by the relevant credentialing body listed in Mirt 402.09(b). Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Mirt 401.01 Derived from Volume XL Number 33, Filed August 13, 2020, Proposed by #13075, Effective 7/24/2020, Expires 7/24/2030.…

Any licensee who does not wish to renew his or her license shall not complete the renewal application. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Mirt 402.01 Derived from Volume XL Number 33, Filed August 13, 2020, Proposed by #13075, Effective 7/24/2020, Expires 7/24/2030.

(a) A licensee wishing to renew his or her current license shall: (1) Submit the completed renewal application packet described in Mirt 402.04; and (2) Do so by one of the following 3 methods: a. By delivery of the completed renewal application and supporting documents by hand on…

(a) Within the 12 months immediately preceding the date the license lapsed for non-renewal the licensee shall submit by delivery of the completed renewal application and supporting documents by hand or through the mail. (b) The licensee shall pay the renewal fee, pursuant to Mirt…

Applicants for license renewal shall submit each of the following components of the application packet: (a) The completed "Renewal Application" form, approved June 2020, as defined in Mirt 402.05; (b) The documents described in Mirt 402.07; and (c) The fee(s) specified by Mirt 40…

(a) The "Renewal Application" form shall be provided by the board; and (b) The renewal applicant shall: (1) Complete the entire renewal application form using a keyboard or by printing legibly in ink; and (2) Complete all sections of the entire renewal application form or designa…

The effect of the renewal applicant's signature on part one of the form shall be: (a) The renewal applicant's acknowledgement that knowingly making a false statement on the license renewal application form is a misdemeanor under RSA 641:2, I; (b) The renewal applicant's certifica…

Applicants for renewal of their licenses shall include with their application the following: (a) A detailed report of the relevant circumstances if any answers to questions set forth in Mirt 402.05(d) and appearing on the application form is in the affirmative; and (b) A photocop…

(a) If the board, after receiving and reviewing a completed license renewal application and supporting documents requires further information or documents to determine the renewal applicant's eligibility for renewed licensure, the board shall: (1) So notify the applicant in writi…

The board shall renew the licenses of licensees who: (a) Have timely submitted the completed renewal application form and supporting documents; (b) Hold a currently valid certificate issued by one or more of the below organizations, as evidenced by a photocopy of the front and ba…

(a) The following licenses shall be subject to reinstatement by the board: (1) Licenses suspended for disciplinary reasons as part of a settlement or as part of a disciplinary order of the board if reinstatement is one of the terms specified in the disciplinary order; and (2) Lic…

The reinstatement application form shall: (a) Be the "Application for Reinstatement of Licensure" form, dated June 2020; (b) Be provided by the board and available on the board's web site, https://www.oplc.nh.gov/medical-imaging/index.htm; and (c) Be signed and dated below the fo…