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Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-27-202 Section 1 — Title and purpose
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(a) The purpose of this compact is to facilitate the interstate practice of respiratory therapy with the goal of improving public access to respiratory therapy services by providing respiratory therapists licensed in a member state the ability to practice in other member states. …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-27-203 Section 2 — Part definitions
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(1) As used in this compact, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions shall apply:(1) “Active military member” means any person with a full-time duty status in the armed forces of the United States, including members of the national guard and reserve;(2) “…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-27-204 Section 3 — State participation in this compact
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(a) In order to participate in this compact and thereafter continue as a member state, a member state shall:(1) Enact a compact that is not materially different from the model compact;(2) License respiratory therapists;(3) Participate in the commission's data system;(4) Have a me…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-27-205 Section 4 — Compact privilege
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(a) To exercise the compact privilege under the terms and provisions of the compact, the licensee shall:(1) Hold and maintain an active home state license as a respiratory therapist;(2) Hold and maintain an active credential from the national board for respiratory care, or its su…