Title 43 — Occupations and Professions

The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this chapter upon application therefor and payment of the license fee established by the board.

A license issued under this chapter is subject to biennial renewal and expires unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board and upon the payment of a renewal fee. The board may provide for the late renewal of a license upon the payment of a late fee in accordance with its…

1. The board may deny, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke a license or permit, or may impose probationary conditions if the licensee or permittee or applicant for a license or permit has been found to have committed unprofessional conduct which has endangered or is likely to end…

Any person who violates section 43-48-02 is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Board" means the North Dakota board of reflexology. 2. "Reflexologist" means an individual who is licensed to practice reflexology. 3. "Reflexology" means the application of specific or alternating pressure by th…

The board consists of three members appointed by the governor. Each member shall hold a current license issued by the board. The members must be appointed for three years, staggered so that the term of one member expires as of July first of each year. Each member shall hold offic…

The governor may remove from office any member of the board for neglect of duties under this chapter, malfeasance or incompetency in office, or unprofessional conduct. The governor may fill any vacancy resulting from removal, resignation, or death of any member of the board. An a…

The secretary-treasurer of the board shall: 1. Keep a record of: a. The name, address, electronic mail address, if available, and phone number of every person who is licensed to practice in the state; b. The license number and date of issuance of the license for each licensed ref…

The board may adopt and enforce rules as necessary to implement this chapter.

This chapter does not apply to the activities or services of physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, cosmetologists, registered nurses, massage therapists, or members of other professions licensed, certified, or registered by the state who may on occasion apply pressure t…

Any individual who is eighteen years of age or more shall submit an application for licensure to the secretary-treasurer of the board. An applicant is entitled to be issued a license as a reflexologist if the applicant: 1. Presents a diploma, certification, or completion credenti…

Notwithstanding the requirements in section 43-49-06 for the issuance of a license, the board shall license an individual who applies for licensure to work in this state if the applicant is licensed as a reflexologist by another state, applies for licensure, pays the applicable f…

A reflexologist licensed by the board may be held out as a "licensed reflexologist" and may use the abbreviation "L.R." as a part of or immediately following that individual's name, in connection with the profession. No individual may use the title "licensed reflexologist" unless…

Each license must be conspicuously displayed at the place of practice. A license must be renewed before June first of each year. A license renewed June first or later requires a late fee of fifty dollars or an amount established by the board. The secretary-treasurer of the board …

The secretary-treasurer shall deposit all fees collected under this chapter in a separate account for the administration of this chapter.

A reflexologist may not diagnose or treat for specific diseases, practice spinal or other joint manipulations, or prescribe or adjust prescription medication.

The board may deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or place on probation a license issued under this chapter upon any of the following grounds: 1. Gross malpractice or incompetence in the practice of reflexology. 2. Violation of the provisions under this chapter or the rules a…

Any person may file a written complaint with the board seeking disciplinary action against a reflexologist for violations of this chapter or rules adopted by the board. If the board determines that a complaint alleges facts that, if true, would require denial, revocation, suspens…

It is a class B misdemeanor for an individual to advertise as a reflexologist or practice reflexology without a license.

For purposes of this chapter, "occupational or professional certificate, permit, or license" means a certificate, permit, or license issued by or on behalf of the state by any of its licensing authorities or occupational or professional boards, which an individual is required to …

No issuer of an occupational or professional certificate, permit, or license may issue such a certificate, permit, or license, or renewal thereof, to any individual who has not first provided the individual's social security number.

An issuer of an occupational or professional certificate, permit, or license, that maintains an automated database concerning individuals who have applied for or been issued a certificate, permit, or license, after July 1, 1997, must include the individual's social security numbe…

A social security number provided under this chapter is confidential.

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise: 1. "Board" means a board, commission, or other agency of state government created or identified in this title to regulate a particular occupation or profession and the education standards and practices board. a. The…

The provision of services to an individual in this state which fall within the standard of practice of a profession or occupation regulated by a board, regardless of the means by which the services are provided or the physical location of the person providing those services, cons…

1. A foreign practitioner may provide services in this state which fall within the scope of practice designated by the foreign practitioner's license and by this title without obtaining a license from the appropriate board if the services are provided through consultation with th…

Upon prior written notice to the appropriate board, a foreign practitioner may provide services in this state which fall within the scope of practice designated by the foreign practitioner's license and by this title without obtaining a license from the board, if the services are…

Upon prior written application to the appropriate board, a foreign practitioner may provide services in this state which fall within the scope of practice designated by the foreign practitioner's license and by this title without obtaining a license from the board if the services…

A board may issue a license, without examination, to any foreign practitioner who has practiced the occupation or profession for which the practitioner is licensed at least two years prior to submitting the application to the board, or for any shorter period of time provided in t…

A board may establish, by administrative rule, conditions and procedures for foreign practitioners to practice in this state pursuant to written compacts or agreements between the board and one or more other states or jurisdictions or pursuant to any other method of license recog…

A foreign practitioner's authority to practice an occupation or profession under this chapter is subject to denial, probation, suspension, revocation, or other form of discipline for the same grounds as individuals licensed by the appropriate board in this state. In addition to o…

A foreign practitioner who provides services in this state without a license as permitted in this chapter shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of this state and the appropriate board, to be bound by the laws of this state and the rules established by the appropri…

This chapter applies notwithstanding any other limitation in state law on the practice of an occupation or profession. This chapter supplements and does not repeal the authority provided to each board. Nothing in this chapter prohibits a board from imposing conditions on foreign …

If a disaster or emergency is declared in this state, a board may adopt emergency rules under chapter 28-32 which are contrary to title 43 if the rules are necessary to abate an imminent peril that threatens the health, safety, or welfare of the public. Rules adopted under this s…

1. A board shall adopt rules to provide for or shall grant on a case-by-case basis exceptions to the board's license renewal requirements in order to address renewal compliance hardships that may result from: a. Activation of more than thirty days of a licensee who is a member of…

1. A board shall adopt rules regarding licensure of a military spouse or a military member or shall grant on a case-by-case basis exceptions to the board's licensing standards to allow a military spouse or military member to practice the occupation or profession in the state if u…

1. On each licensure application and renewal form, a board shall inquire and maintain a record of whether an applicant or licensee is a military member or military spouse. If an applicant self-identifies as and provides the board with satisfactory proof of being a military spouse…

Notwithstanding contrary provisions of law, a foreign practitioner may practice in a disaster or an emergency declared in this state, practice as a member of an organ harvesting team, or practice on board an ambulance as part of the ambulance treatment team.

1. For purposes of this section "occupational or professional certificate, permit, or license" means a certificate, permit, or license issued by or on behalf of the state by any of the state's licensing authorities or occupational or professional boards. 2. A business entity that…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Consumer" means an individual who is deaf, deaf-blind, speech-impaired, hard-of-hearing, or who requires special communication techniques in order to communicate. 2. "Interpreter" means an individual who engages …

An individual may not practice or represent as an interpreter for deaf, deaf-blind, speech-impaired, or hard-of-hearing individuals in the state unless the individual holds a valid nationally recognized certification. A person may not provide video remote interpreting services in…

This chapter does not prevent or restrict: 1. A nonresident interpreter working in this state not more than nineteen days per year. 2. An interpreter working at a religious activity. 3. An interpreter working as a volunteer without compensation. 4. An interpreter working in an em…

Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. In addition to the criminal penalties provided, the civil remedy of injunction is available to restrain and enjoin a violation of this chapter without proof of actual damages sustained by any person.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Advertise" includes the issuing or causing to be distributed any card, sign, or device to any person; the causing, permitting, or allowing any sign or marking in or on any building, radio, or television; or adver…

Effective January 1, 2006, except as specifically provided otherwise under this chapter, only an individual licensed under this chapter may use the title "marriage and family therapist" or the abbreviations "MFT". A licensee shall display prominently the licensee's license at the…

1. An individual is exempt from the requirements of this chapter if: a. The individual is practicing marriage and family therapy as part of that individual's duties as an employee of a recognized academic institution or a governmental institution or agency while performing those …

1. The North Dakota marriage and family therapy licensure board consists of five members. The governor shall appoint the board members to serve terms of four years, except for those first appointed one member must continue in office for two years, two for three years, and two, in…

1. The board shall administer and enforce this chapter. The board shall adopt rules as the board determines necessary. 2. The board shall examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants and shall issue a license to each successful applicant. The board shall adopt a seal …

1. Each individual desiring to obtain a license as a practicing marriage and family therapist shall submit an application to the board, upon such form and in such manner as the board prescribes. An applicant shall furnish evidence that the applicant: a. Is of good moral character…

1. The board shall conduct an examination at least once a year at a time and place designated by the board. Examinations may be written or oral as determined by the board. The board may create its own examination or adopt a nationally recognized examination. In any written examin…