Chapter 90

(a) A Participating State in which a Licensee is licensed shall have exclusive power to impose Adverse Action against the Qualifying License issued by that Participating State. (b) In addition to the other powers conferred by State law, a Remote State shall have the authority, in…

(a) The Participating States hereby create and establish a joint government agency and national administrative body known as the PA Licensure Compact Commission. The Commission is an instrumentality of the Compact States acting jointly and not an instrumentality of any one State.…

(a) The Commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated data and reporting system containing licensure, Adverse Action, and the reporting of the existence of Significant Investigative Information on all licensed PAs and appli…

(a) The Commission shall exercise its Rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the Rules adopted thereunder. Commission Rules shall become binding as of the date specified by the Commission for each Rule. (b) The Commission shall promulgate reasona…

(a) Oversight: (1) The executive and judicial branches of State government in each Participating State shall enforce this Compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement the Compact. (2) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the Commission sha…

(a) This Compact shall come into effect on the date on which this Compact statute is enacted into law in the seventh Participating State. (1) On or after the effective date of the Compact, the Commission shall convene and review the enactment of each of the States that enacted th…

(a) This Compact and the Commission's rulemaking authority shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes and the implementation and administration of the Compact. Provisions of the Compact expressly authorizing or requiring the promulgation of Rules shall not be c…

(a) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a Participating State that is not inconsistent with this Compact. (b) Any laws in a Participating State in conflict with this Compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. (c) All agreements between the Commi…

This Article shall be known as the "Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Act." (1979, c. 697, s. 1; 1985, c. 223, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 564, s. 2.)

Marriage and family therapy in North Carolina is a professional practice that affects the public safety and welfare and requires appropriate licensure and control in the public interest. It is the purpose of this Article to establish a licensure agency, a structure, and procedure…

As used in this Article, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: (1) Renumbered. (2) "Board" means the North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board. (2a) "Clinical experience" means face-to-face therapy between a therapist and a client, whether indi…

Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this Article, it is unlawful for a person not licensed as a marriage and family therapist or as a licensed marriage and family therapy associate under this Article to practice marriage or family therapy or hold himself or herself out t…

(a) This Article does not prevent members of the clergy or licensed, certified, or registered members of professional groups recognized by the Board from advertising or performing services consistent with their own profession. Members of the clergy include, but are not limited to…

(a) Establishment. - There is established as an agency of the State of North Carolina the North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board, which shall be composed of seven Board members to be appointed as provided in G.S. 90-270.50. Board members shall be appointed for…

(a) Nominations for Appointment. - The Governor shall appoint members of the Board only from among the candidates who meet the following qualifications: (1) Four members shall be practicing marriage and family therapists who are licensed marriage and family therapists in the Stat…

(a) The Board shall administer and enforce this Article. (b) Subject to the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, the Board may adopt, amend, or repeal rules to administer and enforce this Article, including rules of professional ethics for the practice of marriage …

(a) Each person desiring to obtain a license under this Article shall apply to the Board upon the form and in the manner prescribed by the Board. Each applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (1) Is of good moral character; (2) Has not engage…

(a) Each applicant shall be issued a license by the Board to engage in the practice of marriage and family therapy as a licensed marriage and family therapist if the applicant meets the qualifications set forth in G.S. 90-270.52(a) and provides satisfactory evidence to the Board …

(a) Each applicant shall be issued a license by the Board to engage in practice as a marriage and family therapy associate if the applicant meets the qualifications set forth in G.S. 90-270.52(a) and provides satisfactory evidence to the Board that the applicant: (1) Has complete…

Each applicant for licensure as a licensed marriage and family therapist shall pass an examination as determined by the Board. The Board shall set the passing score for examinations. Any request by an applicant for reasonable accommodations in taking the examination shall be subm…

The Board shall issue a license as a marriage and family therapist by reciprocity to any person who applies for the license as prescribed by the Board and who at all times during the application process: (1) Has been licensed and actively practicing for at least two continuous ye…

(a) In order to fund the Board's activities under this Article, the Board may charge and collect fees not exceeding the following: (1) Each license examination $50.00 (2) Each license application as a marriage and family therapist 200.00 (2a) Each license application as a marriag…

All licenses for marriage and family therapists issued under this Article shall expire automatically on the first day of July of each year. The Board shall renew a license upon (i) completion of the continuing education requirements of G.S. 90-270.58C and (ii) payment of the rene…

A person whose license has expired may have the license reinstated as prescribed by the Board. The Board shall charge and collect a fee for reinstatement of the license. (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 564, s. 2.)

(a) A person who holds a valid and unexpired license and who is not actively engaged in the practice of marriage and family therapy may apply to the Board to be placed on inactive status. A person on inactive status shall not be required to pay annual renewal fees, but shall be r…

The Board shall prescribe continuing education requirements for licensees. These requirements shall be designed to maintain and improve the quality of professional services in marriage and family therapy provided to the public, to keep the licensee knowledgeable of current resear…

All monies received by the Board shall be used to implement this Article. (1979, c. 697, s. 1; 1985, c. 223, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 564, s. 2; 2009-393, s. 15.)

(a) The Board may deny, revoke, or suspend licensure, discipline, place on probation, limit practice, or require examination, remediation, or rehabilitation, or any combination of the disciplinary actions described in this subsection, of any applicant or person licensed under thi…

Any person not licensed as a marriage and family therapist under this Article who engages in the practice of marriage and family therapy, or holds himself or herself out to be a marriage or family therapist or engaged in marriage and family therapy in violation of this Article is…

As an additional remedy, the Board may proceed in a superior court to enjoin and restrain any person without a valid license from violating the prohibitions of this Article. The Board shall not be required to post bond to such proceeding. (1979, c. 697, s. 1; 1985, c. 223, s. 1; …

(a) Definitions. - The following definitions shall apply in this section: (1) Applicant. - A person applying for licensure as a licensed marriage and family therapy associate pursuant to G.S. 90-270.54A or licensed marriage and family therapist pursuant to G.S. 90-270.54 or G.S. …

This Article shall be known as the "North Carolina Occupational Therapy Practice Act." (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1.)

The North Carolina Occupational Therapy Practice Act is enacted to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from being harmed by unqualified persons, to assure the highest degree of professional services and conduct on the part of occupational therap…

As used in this Article, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: (1) Accrediting body. - The Accrediting Council for Occupational Therapy Education. (1a) Board. - The North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. (1b) Examining body. - The National Board for Cert…

(a) Establishment of Board. - The North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy is created. The Board shall consist of seven members who are appointed by the Governor and are residents of this State at the time of and during their appointment, as follows: (1) Three members shall b…

The Board shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Establish and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure to practice occupational therapy in this State. (2) Conduct investigations, subpoena individuals and records, and do all other things neces…

(a) Any individual who desires to be licensed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application with the Board on forms provided by the Board, showing to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant: (1) Is of good moral character…

The Board may exempt an applicant from certain licensure requirements if the applicant presents proof satisfactory to the Board of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state or the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or Guam, …

(a) The Board shall issue a license to any individual who meets the requirements of this Article upon payment of the license fee prescribed in G.S. 90-270.77. (b) Any individual licensed as an occupational therapist under this Article may use the words "occupational therapist" an…

(a) Licenses issued under this Article shall be subject to annual renewal upon completion of continuing education and competency requirements as may be required by the Board, upon the payment of a renewal fee specified under G.S. 90-270.77 and in compliance with this Article, and…

(a) The Board may deny or refuse to renew a license, may suspend or revoke a license, or may impose probationary conditions on a license if the licensee or applicant for licensure has engaged in any of the following conduct: (1) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresent…

The Board shall adopt and publish, in the manner established by its rules and regulations, fees reasonably necessary to cover the cost of services rendered for the following purposes: (1) For an initial application, a fee not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00). (2) For issuance of an…

(a) It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed in accordance with this Article or whose license has been suspended, revoked or not renewed by the Board to: (1) Engage in the practice of occupational therapy. (2) Orally, in writing, in print or by sign, or in any other mann…

Any person who violates any provision of this Article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Each act of such unlawful practice shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 648; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

The Board may make application to any appropriate court for an order enjoining violations of this Article, and upon a showing by the Board that any person has violated or is about to violate this Article, the court may grant an injunction, restraining order, or take other appropr…

(a) Authority to Assess Civil Penalties. - The Board may assess a civil penalty not in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the violation of any section of this Article or the violation of any rules adopted by the Board. The clear proceeds of any civil penalty assessed und…

Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prevent or restrict: (1) Any person registered, certified, credentialed, or licensed to engage in another profession or occupation or any person working under the supervision of a person registered, certified, credentialed, or license…

In this Article, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Board" means the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. (2) "Physical therapist" means any person who practices physical therapy in accordance with the provisions of t…

The North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is hereby created. The Board shall consist of eight members, including one medical doctor licensed and residing in North Carolina, four physical therapists, two physical therapist assistants, and one public member. The public…

The Board shall have the following general powers and duties: (1) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license to practice physical therapy in this State. (2) Issue, renew, deny, restrict, suspend, or revoke licenses to practice physical therap…