New Hampshire Administrative Code

The ethical standards for physical therapist assistants shall be the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Phy 501.03 #9295, eff 10-16-08; ss by#9870, eff 2-18-11 Amended by Volume XL Number 2, Filed January 9, 2020, Proposed …

The purpose of this chapter is to: (a) Adopt the rules required by RSA 541-A:16, I(a), namely a description of the office of professional licensure and certification (OPLC) and the methods by which the public may obtain information from, or make submissions or requests to, the OP…

These rules shall apply to all persons who interact with the OPLC. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 101.02 Derived from Volume XXXIX Number 37, Filed September 12, 2019, Proposed by #12863, Effective 9/4/2019. Amended by Volume XLI Number 49, Filed December 9, 2021, Proposed by #1329…

"License" means "license" as defined in RSA 541-A:1, VIII, namely "the whole or part of any agency permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter or similar form of permission required by law." Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 101.03 Derived from Volume XLI Number 49, Filed Dec…

"Office of professional licensure and certification (OPLC)" means the New Hampshire office of professional licensure and certification established by RSA 310. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 101.04 Derived from Volume XLI Number 49, Filed December 9, 2021, Proposed by #13293, Effect…

"Office of the executive director" means the legal authority conferred by law on the executive director as implemented by OPLC staff who are not assigned to the division of licensing and board administration or the division of enforcement. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 101.05 Deri…

"Telephone number" means a 10-digit number that is assigned to a particular telephone and used in making connections to it. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 101.06 Derived from Number 2, Filed January 12, 2023, Proposed by #13506, Effective 12/16/2022, Expires 12/16/2032 Amended by N…

"Advisory board" means a board for a profession for which the practice act confers regulatory authority on the executive director in consultation with a board. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.01 Derived from Volume XXXIX Number 37, Filed September 12, 2019, Proposed by #12863, E…

"Applicable board" means the board that regulates the profession for which any application related to licensure is made, or in which an inspection, investigation, disciplinary proceeding, or non-disciplinary remedial proceeding is initiated, provided that for those professions fo…

"Applicable law" means the state and federal statute(s), rules, standing orders, and case law, if any, that apply to regulate a profession in New Hampshire. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.03 Derived from Volume XXXIX Number 37, Filed September 12, 2019, Proposed by #12863, Effe…

"Board" means "board" as defined in RSA 310:2, I(a), reprinted in Appendix B. The term includes the executive director for any board that is advisory and for any profession for which the practice act does not establish a board or otherwise confers authority on the executive direc…

"Contact information" means: (a) For an individual, the individual's designated email address, home or other personal telephone number, home physical address, and home mailing address if not the same as the physical address; and (b) For a legal entity, the legal entity's designat…

"Cooperate" means to provide the OPLC with any information requested during an inspection or investigation and to answer any questions posed that relate to a licensee's practices in the profession in order to enable the OPLC to determine compliance with applicable law. Notes N.H.…

"Continuing competence" means the requirements established in applicable law for activities or education, or both, that are intended to strengthen a licensee's knowledge and skills in the regulated profession. The term includes "continuing education", "continuing professional edu…

"Criminal records check" means the process undertaken by the NH department of safety (NHDOS) that requires live scanned prints to be taken digitally and submitted electronically to the NH criminal records unit and the FBI. The term includes a "criminal history record" and "crimin…

"Designated email address" means the email address identified by an applicant or licensee as the address for the OPLC to use when sending notifications and licenses. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.09 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective…

"Executive director" means the executive director of the OPLC or designee. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.10 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024 (formerly Plc 101.02).

"Expire" as applied to a license means "expire" as defined in RSA 310:2, I(b), reprinted in Appendix B. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.11 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

"Good standing" means "good standing" as defined in RSA 310:2, I(d), reprinted in Appendix B. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.12 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

"Inspection" means an examination of the conditions and records at a regulated place of business to determine compliance with applicable law, that is not undertaken to investigate a complaint or other information received by the OPLC suggesting that conditions do not meet require…

"Inspection assignment coordinator (IAC)" means any individual designated by the executive director to assign inspectors to conduct inspections. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.14 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

"Inspector" means an individual designated by the executive director via the IAC to conduct an inspection. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.15 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

"Investigation" means "investigation" as defined in RSA 310:2, I(c), reprinted in Appendix B. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.16 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024 (formerly Plc 202.17).

"Investigator" means an individual authorized by the executive director via the director of the division of enforcement to conduct an investigation into allegations of potential violations by a licensee of applicable law. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.17 Derived from Number 50…

"Lapse" means "lapse" as defined in RSA 310:2, I(e), reprinted in Appendix B. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.18 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

"License" means "license" as defined in RSA 310:2, I(f), reprinted in Appendix B. The term includes initial, renewal, conditional, and temporary licenses issued to practitioners or apprentices, and any similar form of approval required to practice a regulated profession in any ju…

"Licensee" means a person who holds a permit, license, certification, registration, or other form of approval required by law to engage in a profession regulated by a board. The term includes the authorized representative of a licensee that is an entity and any other term, such a…

"Licensing bureau" means the organizational unit within the OPLC's division of licensing and board administration that is responsible for, among other duties, accepting and processing applications and issuing licenses on behalf of the executive director and the boards. Notes N.H.…

"Live programming" means educational programming presented by an instructor or by a panel of instructors that is available to attendees at the time it is being originally presented. The term includes a program attended remotely using a computer or other audio-visual telecommunica…

"Military spouse" means an individual who is legally married to an individual who is on active military duty. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.23 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

"Office of the executive director" means the legal authority conferred by law on the executive director as implemented by OPLC staff who are not assigned to the division of licensing and board administration or the division of enforcement. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.24 Deri…

"Office or other place of business" means: (a) The primary location where a licensee practices or otherwise engages in the occupation or profession; or (b) For those occupations and professions for which the licensee goes to the client's premises or otherwise has a mobile operati…

"On active military duty" means on active duty in the U.S. armed forces. The term includes "active military". Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.26 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

"Online NH criminal conviction check" means a review of New Hampshire criminal conviction records that does not require fingerprinting. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.27 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

"Person" means an individual or a legal entity such as a corporation or professional association, whether operating as a for-profit or non-profit organization. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.28 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/…

"Plan of correction" means a written representation of a revised policy or practice that reflects how a licensee will correct one or more violations of applicable law to come into compliance with applicable law. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.29 Derived from Number 50, Filed De…

"Policy-autonomous board" means a board for a profession for which the practice act confers the authority to establish substantive requirements, such as requirements for licensure, directly on the board. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.30 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 1…

"Practice act" means the statute(s) that confers authority on the executive director or a board to regulate a specific profession. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.31 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024 (formerly Plc 202.31).…

"Reinstate" means "reinstate" as defined in RSA 310:2, I(h), reprinted in Appendix B. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.32 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

"Regulated profession" means an occupation or profession for which a license is required to be obtained from the OPLC based on criteria established in applicable law, including rules adopted by the applicable board, prior to engaging in the occupation or profession in New Hampshi…

"Renewal" means "renewal" as defined in RSA 310:2, I(i), reprinted in Appendix B. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.34 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

"Self-directed study program" means a program that is presented via audio, video, or computer programming at a time chosen by the licensee, which requires successful completion of an examination to obtain proof of completing the self-study program. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 10…

"Telephone number" means a 10-digit number that is assigned to a particular telephone and used in making connections to it. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.36 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

"Violation" means any action, failure to act, or other set of circumstances that causes noncompliance with applicable law. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.37 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

"Working day" means any Monday through Friday, excluding days on which state offices are closed in observance of state holidays. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 102.38 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, 2024, Proposed by #14135, Effective 12/1/2024.

The OPLC's purpose is to safeguard the public health, safety, welfare, environment, and the public trust of the citizens of the state of New Hampshire by promoting efficiency and economy in the administration of the business processing, recordkeeping, and other administrative and…

(a) RSA 310:4, I, authorizes the executive director to:(1) Employ such clerical or other assistants as are necessary for the proper performance of the office's work; (2) Make expenditures for any purpose that the executive director determines are reasonably necessary for the prop…