New Hampshire Administrative Code

An application for licensure shall be denied if, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, there is a finding based on a preponderance of the evidence that: (a) The applicant, or someone acting on the applicant's behalf, has submitted false material information to the OPLC in …

(a) An applicant for licensure who is on active military duty or who is a military spouse shall apply for licensure as provided in Plc 1204.02, except that no application processing and licensing fee shall be required. (b) Each applicant who applies for facilitated licensing unde…

An applicant for an initial license to practice court reporting may apply for a temporary license as provided in Plc 305 or Plc 306, as applicable, if the individual is licensed and in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction having requirements for court reporter licensure tha…

(a) As required by RSA 310-A:172, upon receiving a license as a court reporter, the licensee shall acquire an impression type seal or rubber stamp of the design specified in (b), below. (b) The seal shall consist of 2 concentric circles, with the outer circle having a diameter of…

(a) Each licensee shall:(1) Notify the licensing bureau within 10 working days when a change of name occurs; and (2) Update the OPLC's records within 10 working days when a change of home or business address or change in personal telephone number or designated email address occur…

Each licensee shall: (a) Know when the license is due to expire; and (b) File an application for renewal prior to the expiration of the current license in accordance with Plc 1206.02 if the individual wishes to continue to practice in New Hampshire. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1…

(a) Any licensee may request that the license be put on inactive status in accordance with this section. (b) To request inactive status, the licensee shall submit a written request to the licensing bureau that: (1) Explains the reason(s) why inactive status is being requested; an…

As required by RSA 310-A:178, any person holding a license to practice court reporting in New Hampshire shall comply with the continuing education requirements of the NCRA or the NVRA, as applicable. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1205.05 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 20…

(a) Each licensee shall retain documentation of participating in continuing education for the current license term and the most recent renewal period, which may be a print-out of the tracking system used by the NCRA or NVRA, as applicable. (b) The executive director shall audit l…

(a) At least 60 days prior to the expiration of a license issued pursuant to RSA 310-A:161-181 and Plc 1200 or rules of the predecessor board in title Rep, the licensing bureau shall: (1) Notify, in writing to the licensee's designated email address, each licensee whose license i…

A licensee who wishes to renew a license to practice court reporting shall submit the following to the licensing bureau: (a) A completed "Universal Application for License Renewal" dated March 2023, as tailored for court reporter licenses, that provides the information required b…

In addition to the information and documentation required by Plc 308.07, the applicant shall submit the following with a renewal application: (a) If the applicant is not a U.S. citizen, proof of authorization to work in the U.S.; and (b) Proof of a valid surety bond for the penal…

(a) An applicant for renewal of a court reporter license shall provide the following information relative to continuing competence: (1) The total number of hours achieved by the applicant in continuing professional education courses since the beginning of the current license term…

Within 30 days of receipt of an application submitted pursuant to Plc 1206.02, the licensing bureau shall process the application as provided in Plc 308.09. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1206.05 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13547, Effective 2/1/2023,…

(a) An applicant may withdraw an application to renew a license at any time prior to being notified of a decision under Plc 1206.07 by proceeding in accordance with Plc 308.10. (b) A renewal application shall be deemed to be abandoned if the applicant files an incomplete applicat…

(a) The licensing bureau shall review complete applications as provided in Plc 308.11. (b) The licensing bureau shall renew the license of any applicant:(1) Who continues to meet the statutory qualifications referenced in Plc 1204.01; (2) Who has submitted an application that mee…

(a) Each renewal license to practice court reporting issued by the OPLC shall specify: (1) The name of the licensee; (2) The effective dates of the license; (3) The license number; and (4) The method the licensee shall be authorized to use. (b) Renewal licenses shall: (1) Be vali…

Renewal shall be denied if, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, the executive director finds by clear and convincing evidence that: (a) The applicant has committed an unethical act for which discipline shall be imposed under Plc 1208; or (b) The applicant no longer compl…

An applicant who wishes to challenge the denial of an application for license renewal shall do so as provided in Plc 308.12. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1206.10 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13547, Effective 2/1/2023, Expires 7/31/2023. Derived from…

(a) An individual whose license has expired shall not practice in New Hampshire unless and until the individual has obtained a license in accordance with RSA 310-A:161-181 and Plc 1200. (b) An individual whose license has expired who wishes to obtain a license in New Hampshire sh…

(a) An individual whose license was suspended pursuant to Plc 1208, or whose license was suspended by the New Hampshire board of court reporters prior to July 19, 2022, who wishes to have the license reinstated shall: (1) If the request is made before the expiration date of the s…

(a) The purpose of this part is to establish ethical and professional standards to maintain a high standard of integrity, skills, and practice in the profession of court reporting. (b) These rules shall be binding upon each individual who is licensed as a court reporter in New Ha…

(a) Licensees who obtained initial licensure based on being certified by the NCRA shall comply with the NCRA Code of Ethics, available as noted in Appendix B, except as modified in RSA 310-A:180, I and II, reprinted in Appendix C. (b) Licensees who obtained initial licensure base…

Each person to whom these standards apply also shall: (a) Comply with RSA 310-A:161-181, Plc 307.04 as effective May 1, 2023, reprinted in Appendix D, and Plc 1200; (b) Obey in good faith, and within any time periods specified, any disciplinary or remedial orders issued by the ex…

(a) The rules in Plc 200 shall govern procedures for:(1) The receipt of misconduct complaints and the investigation thereof; (2) The conduct of disciplinary proceedings, including emergency proceedings; (3) Waivers; (4) Voluntary surrender of licenses; and (5) Any other procedure…

(a) Other than immediate license suspensions authorized by RSA 541-A:30, III, the executive director shall impose disciplinary sanctions only: (1) After prior notice; and (2) An opportunity for an adjudicative hearing or pursuant to a mutually agreed upon settlement or consent de…

(a) If a license is suspended, the licensee shall prepare and submit a plan of correction to address each violation that provided a basis for the disciplinary proceeding. (b) The executive director shall review the submitted plan of correction and: (1) Approve the plan, if it: a.…

(a) When the executive director receives notice that a licensee has been subjected to disciplinary action related to professional conduct by the licensing authority of another jurisdiction, the executive director shall issue an order directing the licensee to demonstrate why reci…

(a) The executive director shall issue a written notice to any individual proposed to be subjected to an administrative fine that notifies the individual: (1) Of the violation(s) for which the administrative fine is proposed; (2) Of the amount of the proposed administrative fine;…

The purpose of this chapter is to implement RSA 328-J relative to regulating the practice of medical imaging and radiation therapy, to safeguard the life and health of the people of New Hampshire by establishing requirements for: (a) Obtaining and renewing a license to practice i…

This chapter shall apply to any individual who intends to practice or who does practice in the professions regulated under RSA 328-J, subject to the exemptions listed in RSA 328-J:25, reprinted in Appendix E. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1301.02 Derived from Number 6, Filed Febru…

(a) All notifications sent to applicants and licensees and all licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be sent to the applicant's or licensee's designated email address. (b) All notifications and licenses sent to a designated email address for which the office of professio…

"Advisory board" means the advisory board of medical imaging and radiation therapy established pursuant to RSA 328-J:3. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.01 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/2023, Expires 7/31/2023. Amended by Number…

"Approved equivalency test" means any test that led or leads to the receipt of a high school equivalency certificate. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.02 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/2023, Expires 7/31/2023. Amended by Number 3…

"Cardiac electrophysiology specialist" means "cardiac electrophysiology specialist" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, I-a, namely "the individual who assists a physician with diagnosing and treating the electrical activities of the heart, including procedures involving invasive (intraca…

"Cardiovascular invasive specialist" means "cardiovascular invasive specialist" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, I-b, namely "the individual who assists a physician with cardiac catheterization procedures which can determine if a blockage exists in the blood vessels that supply the hea…

"Credentialing organization" means the organization with or by which an applicant or licensee is required by RSA 328-J:11 to be registered and certified, as reflected in Plc 1304. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.05 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #135…

"Computed tomography" means "computed tomography" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, III, namely "the process of producing sectional and three-dimensional images using external ionizing radiation." Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.06 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Propos…

"Continuing competence" means the reinforcement and enhancement of professional skills and knowledge through participation in structured courses and professional activities and experiences that are beyond entry-level preparation for professional licensing. Notes N.H. Admin. Code …

"Cooperate" means to provide information requested by an investigator during an investigation and to answer any questions posed by the investigator in order to enable the executive director to determine compliance with RSA 328-J and Plc 1300. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.08 …

"Criminal records check" means the process undertaken by the NH department of safety (NHDOS) that requires live scanned prints taken digitally and submitted electronically to the NH criminal records unit and the FBI. The term includes "criminal history record check" but does not …

"Designated email address" means an email address provided by an applicant or licensee as the address for the OPLC to use when sending notifications and licenses. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.10 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1…

"Executive director" means the executive director of the OPLC or designee. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.11 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548, Effective 2/1/2023, Expires 7/31/2023. Amended by Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #1370…

"Fluoroscopy" means "fluoroscopy" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, IV, namely "the exposure of a patient to ionizing radiation in a fluoroscopy mode, including the positions of the patient, positioning of the fluoroscopy equipment, and the selection of exposure factors." Notes N.H. Adm…

"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." For purposes of this chapter, the term includes any similar form of approval to …

"Licensed practitioner" means "licensed practitioner" as defined in RSA 328-J:1, V, namely "a person licensed to practice medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, podiatry, or osteopathy in New Hampshire." Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.14 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 20…

"Licensing bureau" means the organizational unit within the OPLC's division of licensing and board administration that is responsible for accepting and processing applications. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1302.15 Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13548,…