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LC003858

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PSYCHOLOGISTS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Diaz, Slater, Edwards, Amore, Morales, Alzate, and
Batista

     Date Introduced: January 26, 2022

     Referred To: House Health & Human Services

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Sections 5-44-1, 5-44-12, 5-44-13 and 5-44-15 of the General Laws in

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Chapter 5-44 entitled "Psychologists" are hereby amended to read as follows:

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     5-44-1. Definitions.

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     As used in this chapter:

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     (1) "Academic psychologist" means a person employed by or associated with a recognized

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college or university or other recognized institution who is engaged in teaching, studying, or

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conducting research in the science of psychology.

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     (2) "Board" means the board of psychology established by § 5-44-3.

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     (3) "Department" means the Rhode Island department of health.

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     (4) "Director" means the director of the Rhode Island department of health.

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     (5) "Education" means the academic program pursued by a person in obtaining a doctoral

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degree, that program to include formal course work, seminars, and practica.

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     (6) "Licensed psychologist" means a person who has been licensed for the practice of

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psychology under this chapter. "Psychologist" as used in this chapter means a licensed psychologist

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as defined in this section.

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     (7) "Licensed school psychologist" means a school psychologist who meets the

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qualifications set forth in § 5-44-9.1.

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     (7)(8) "Practice of psychology" means the rendering of professional psychological services

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to individuals, groups, families, or any public or private organization for remuneration. Professional

 

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psychological services means applying established psychological principles, methods, or

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procedures for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired

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behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal

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effectiveness, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to:

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     (i) Diagnoses and treatment of emotional, mental, or behavioral dysfunction, disorder, or

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disability, alcoholism and substance-abuse disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the

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psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability;

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     (ii) Psychological testing and evaluation of intelligence, personality, abilities, interests,

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aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning;

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     (iii) Psychoeducation evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation; and

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     (iv) Counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, biofeedback, and behavior

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analysis and therapy.

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     (8)(9) "Psychology student," "psychology trainee," "psychology intern," or "psychology

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resident" means a student, intern, or other person studying or preparing for the profession of

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psychologist under the supervision of recognized educational or training institutions or facilities.

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     (9)(10) "Training" means the pre-professional or professional-supervised experience

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received by the person at the pre- or post-doctoral level, that experience to have been obtained in

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an internship, clinic, or other similar professional setting.

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     5-44-12. Application fee.

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     The applicant applying for licensure as a psychologist or a licensed school psychologist

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shall pay a fee as set forth in § 23-1-54 to the department.

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     5-44-13. Temporary license.

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     (a) Pursuant to §§ 5-44-6 and 5-44-23(f) and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder,

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a temporary permit to practice psychology under supervision may be granted to a candidate for

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licensure who has paid the required fee as set forth in § 23-1-54 and has satisfied the following

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requirements:

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     (1) Filed an application for licensure with all required supporting materials;

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     (2) Has received a doctoral degree in accordance with § 5-44-9, and successfully completed

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one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of supervision satisfactory to the board as specified in the

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rules and regulations;

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     (3) Shall only practice under the appropriate supervision of a licensed psychologist as

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delineated in the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder;

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     (4) Shall refrain from using the title "psychologist" or "licensed school psychologist"

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representing himself or herself as a psychologist other than by using the title "psychology student,"

 

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"psychology trainee," "psychology intern," or "psychology resident", or "licensed school

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psychologist trainee"; and

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     (5) The temporary permit shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of

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issuance.

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     (b) Temporary permit holders may request from the board a one-year extension. Such an

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extension may be granted at the discretion of the board upon review of the applicant's

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circumstances. This extension shall only be granted once.

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     5-44-15. Expiration and renewal of licenses -- Continuing education -- Lapsed license.

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     (a) The license of every person licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall expire

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on the first day of July of the next even-numbered year following the issuance of his or her license.

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     (b) On or before the first day of May of each even-numbered year, the department shall

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mail an application for renewal of license to every person to whom a license has been issued or

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renewed during the cycle.

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     (c) Every licensed person who desires to renew his or her license shall file with the

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department a renewal application, executed, together with a renewal fee as set forth in § 23-1-54,

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on or before the first day of June in each even-numbered year. Upon receipt of a renewal application

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and payment of the renewal fee, the accuracy of the application shall be verified and the department

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may grant a renewal license effective July 1st and expiring the June 30th in each even-numbered

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year.

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     (d) Every licensed psychologist or licensed school psychologist who desires to continue

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licensure as a licensed psychologist or licensed school psychologist shall present satisfactory

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evidence to the board and approved by rule or regulation of the board that the licensed psychologist

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has completed a prescribed course of continuing licensed psychological education.

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     (e) Any person who allows his or her license to lapse, by failing to renew it on or before

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June 1st in each even-numbered year, as provided in this section, may be reinstated by the

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department on payment of the current renewal fee, plus an additional fee as set forth in § 23-1-54.

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Any person using the title "psychologist" or offering services defined as the practice of psychology

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under this chapter during the time his or her license has lapsed is subject to the penalties provided

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for violation of this chapter.

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     SECTION 2. Section 23-1-54 of the General Laws in Chapter 23-1 entitled "Department

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of Health" is hereby amended to read as follows:

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     23-1-54. Fees payable to the department of health.

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     Fees payable to the department shall be as follows:

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PROFESSION RIGL Section Description of Fee FEE

 

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Barbers/hairdressers 5-10-10(a) Renewal application $25.00

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Barbers/hairdressers 5-10-10(a) Renewal application:

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Manicuring Instructors and manicurists $25.00

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Barbers/hairdressers 5-10-10(b) Minimum late renewal fee $25.00

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Barbers/hairdressers 5-10-10(b) Maximum late renewal fee $100.00

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Barbers/hairdressers 5-10-11[c] Application fee $25.00

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Barbers/hairdressers 5-10-11[c] Application fee: manicuring

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Instructors and manicurists $25.00

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Barbers/hairdressers 5-10-13 Demonstrator's permit $90.00

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Barbers/hairdressers 5-10-15 Shop license: initial $170.00

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Barbers/hairdressers 5-10-15 Shop license: renewal $170.00

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Veterinarians 5-25-10 Application fee $40.00

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Veterinarians 5-25-11 Examination fee $540.00

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Veterinarians 5-25-12(a) Renewal fee $580.00

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Veterinarians 5-25-12[c] Late renewal fee $120.00

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Podiatrists 5-29-7 Application fee $240.00

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Podiatrists 5-29-11 Renewal fee: minimum $240.00

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Podiatrists 5-29-11 Renewal fee: maximum $540.00

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Podiatrists 5-29-13 Limited registration $65.00

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Podiatrists 5-29-14 Limited registration:

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Academic faculty $240.00

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Podiatrists 5-29-14 Application fee:

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Renewal minimum $240.00

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Podiatrists 5-29-14 Application fee:

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Renewal maximum $440.00

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Chiropractors 5-30-6 Examination fee: $210.00

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Chiropractors 5-30-7 Examination exemption fee: $210.00

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Chiropractors 5-30-8(b) Exam Physiotherapy $210.00

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Chiropractors 5-30-8(b) Exam chiro and physiotherapy $210.00

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Chiropractors 5-30-12 Renewal fee $210.00

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Dentists/dental hygienists 5-31.1-6(d) Dentist: application fee $965.00

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Dentists/dental hygienists 5-31.1-6(d) Dental hygienist: application fee $65.00

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Dentists/dental hygienists 5-31.1-6(d) Reexamination: dentist $965.00

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Dentists/dental hygienists 5-31.1-6(d) Reexamination: hygienist $65.00

 

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Dentists/dental hygienists 5-31.1-21(b) Reinstatement fee dentist $90.00

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Dentists/dental hygienists 5-31.1-21(b) Reinstatement fee hygienist $90.00

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Dentists/dental hygienists 5-31.1-21(c) Inactive status: dentist $220.00

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Dentists/dental hygienists 5-31.1-21(c) Inactive status: hygienist $40.00

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Dentists/dental hygienists 5-31.1-22 Limited registration $65.00

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Dentists/dental hygienists 5-31.1-23[c] Limited reg:

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Academic faculty $965.00

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Dentists/dental hygienists 5-31.1-23[c] Limited reg:

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Academic faculty renewal $500.00

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Electrolysis 5-32-3 Application fee $25.00

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Electrolysis 5-32-6(b) Renewal fee $25.00

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Electrolysis 5-32-7 Reciprocal license fee $25.00

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Electrolysis 5-32-17 Teaching license $25.00

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Funeral directors/embalmers 5-33.2-12 Funeral establishment license $120.00

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Funeral services establishments

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Funeral directors/embalmers 5-33.2-15 Renewal: funeral/director $90.00

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Funeral services establishments embalmer $30.00

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Funeral directors/embalmers 5-33.2-12 Funeral branch ofc license $90.00

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Funeral directors/embalmers 5-33.2-13.1 Crematories: application fee $120.00

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Funeral services establishments

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Funeral directors/embalmers 5-33.2-15 Renewal: funeral/director $120.00

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Funeral Svcs establishments establishment

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Funeral directors/embalmers 5-33.2-15 Additional branch office

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Funeral services Establishments licenses $120.00

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Funeral directors/embalmers 5-33.2-15 Crematory renewal fee

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Funeral svcs establishments $120.00

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Funeral directors/embalmers 5-33.2-15 Late renewal fee

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Funeral svcs establishments (All license types) $25.00

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Funeral directors/embalmers 5-33.2-16(a) Intern registration fee

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Funeral Services establishments $25.00.

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Nurses 5-34-12 RN Application fee $135.00

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Nurses 5-34-16 LPN Application fee $45.00

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Nurses 5-34-19 Renewal fee: RN $135.00

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Nurses 5-34-19 Renewal fee: LPN $45.00

 

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Nurses 5-34-37 RNP application fee $80.00

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Nurses 5-34-37 RNP renewal fee $80.00

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Nurses 5-34-37 RNP prescriptive privileges $65.00

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Nurses 5-34-40.3 Clin nurse spec application $80.00

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Nurses 5-34-40.3 Clin nurse spec renewal $80.00

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Nurses 5-34-40.3 Clin nurse spec Rx privilege $65.00

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Nurse anesthetists 5-34.2-4(a) CRNA application fee $80.00

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Nurse anesthetists 5-34.2-4(b) CRNA renewal fee $80.00

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Optometrists 5-35.1-4 Application fee $280.00

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Optometrists 5-35.1-7 Renewal fee $280.00

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Optometrists 5-35.1-7 Late fee $90.00

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Optometrists 5-35.1-7 Reactivation of license fee $65.00

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Optometrists 5-35.1-19(b) Violations of section $650.00

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Optometrists 5-35.1-20 Violations of chapter $260.00

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Opticians 5-35.2-3 Application fee $30.00

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Physicians 5-37-2 Application fee $1,090.00

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Physicians 5-37-2 Re-examination fee $1,090.00

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Physicians 5-37-10(b) Late renewal fee $170.00

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Physicians 5-37-16 Limited registration fee $65.00

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Physicians 5-37-16.1 Ltd reg: academic faculty $600.00

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Physicians 5-37-16.1 Ltd reg: academic Faculty renewal $170.00

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Acupuncture 5-37.2-10 Application fee $310.00

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Acupuncture 5-37.2-13(4) Acupuncture assistant $310.00

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Licensure fee $170.00

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Social workers 5-39.1-9 Application fee $70.00

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Social workers 5-39.1-9 Renewal fee $70.00

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Physical therapists 5-40-8 Application fee $155.00

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Physical therapists 5-40-8.1 Application: physical therapy

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assistants $50.00

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Physical therapists 5-40-10(a) Renewal fee: Physical therapists $155.00

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Physical therapists 5-40-10(a) Renewal fee: Physical therapy

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assistants $50.00

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Physical therapists 5-40-10[c] Late renewals $50.00

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Occupational therapists 5-40.1-12(2) Renewal fee $140.00

 

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Occupational therapists 5-40.1-12(5) Late renewal fee $50.00

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Occupational therapists 5-40.1-12(b) Reactivation fee $140.00

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Occupational therapists 5-40.1-13 Application fee $140.00

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Psychologists/licensed

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school psychologist 5-44-12 Application fee $230.00

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Psychologists/licensed

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school psychologist 5-44-13 Temporary permit $120.00

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Psychologists/licensed

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school psychologist 5-44-15[c] Renewal fee $230.00

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Psychologists/licensed

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school psychologist 5-44-15(e) Late renewal fee $50.00

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Nursing home administrators 5-45-10 Renewal fee $160.00

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Speech pathologist/audiologists 5-48-1(14) Speech lang support personnel:

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late filing $90.00

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Speech pathologist/audiologists 5-48-9(a) Application fee: Audiologist $65.00

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Speech pathologist/audiologists 5-48-9(a) Application fee:

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Speech Pathologist $145.00

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Speech pathologist/audiologists 5-48-9(a) Renewal fee: Audiologist $65.00

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Speech pathologist/audiologists 5-48-9(a) Renewal fee: Speech Pathologist $145.00

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Speech pathologist/audiologists 5-48-9(a) Provisional license: renewal fee $65.00

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Speech pathologist/audiologists 5-48-9(b) Late renewal fee $50.00

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Speech pathologist/audiologists 5-48-9(d)(1) Reinstatement fee: audiologist $65.00

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Speech pathologist/audiologists 5-48-9(d)(1) Reinstatement fee: audiologist $65.00

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speech pathologists $145.00

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personnel: late filing $65.00

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Hearing aid dealers/fitters 5-49-6(a) License endorsement Examination fee $25.00

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Hearing aid dealers/fitters 5-49-8(b) Temporary permit fee $25.00

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Hearing aid dealers/fitters 5-49-8(d) Temporary permit renewal fee $35.00

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Hearing aid dealers/fitters 5-49-11(a)(1) License fee $25.00

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Hearing aid dealers/fitters 5-49-11(b) License renewal fee $25.00

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Hearing aid dealers/fitters 5-49-11[c] License renewal late fee $25.00

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Physician assistants 5-54-9(4) Application fee $110.00

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Physician assistants 5-54-11(b) Renewal fee $110.00

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Orthotics/prosthetic practice 5-59.1-5 Application fee $120.00

 

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Orthotics/prosthetic practice 5-59.1-12 Renewal fee $120.00

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Athletic trainers 5-60-11 Application fee $60.00

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Athletic trainers 5-60-11 Renewal fee $60.00

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Athletic trainers 5-60-11 Late renewal fee $25.00

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Mental health counselors 5-63.2-16 Application fee: Marriage

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Marriage and family therapists Family therapist $130.00

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Mental health counselors 5-63.2-16 Application fee: Mental

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Marriage and family therapists Health counselors $70.00

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Mental health counselors 5-63.2-16 Reexamination fee:

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Marriage and family therapists Marriage/family therapist $130.00

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Mental health counselors 5-63.2-16 Reexamination fee:

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Marriage and family therapists Mental health counselors $70.00

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Mental health counselors 5-63.2-17(a) Renewal fee: Marriage

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Marriage and Family therapists Family therapist $130.00

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Mental health counselors 5-63.2-17(a) Renewal fee:

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Marriage and Family therapist Mental health counselor $50.00

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Mental health counselors 5-63.2-17(b) Late renewal fee

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Marriage and Family therapist Marriage and family therapist $90.00

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Dieticians 5-64-6(b) Application fee $75.00

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Dieticians 5-64-7 Graduate status: Application fee: $75.00

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Dieticians 5-64-8 Renewal fee $75.00

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Dieticians 5-64-8 Reinstatement fee $75.00

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Radiologic technologists 5-68.1-10 Application fee maximum $190.00

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Licensed chemical dependency 5-69-9 Application fee $75.00

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professionals

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Licensed chemical dependency 5-69-9 Renewal fee $75.00

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professionals

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Licensed chemical 5-69-9 Application fee $75.00

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Licensed chemical dependency 5-69-9 Application fee $75.00

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clinical supervisor

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Licensed chemical dependency 5-69-9 Renewal fee $75.00

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clinical supervisor

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Deaf interpreters 5-71-8(a)(3) License fee maximum $25.00

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Deaf interpreters 5-71-8(a)(3) License renewal fee $25.00

 

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Milk producers 21-2-7(g)(1) In-state milk processor $160.00

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Milk producers 21-2-7(g)(2) Out-of-state milk processor $160.00

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Milk producers 21-2-7(g)(3) Milk distributors $160.00

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Frozen desserts 21-9-3(1) In-state wholesale $550.00

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Frozen desserts 21-9-3(2) Out-of-state wholesale $160.00

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Frozen desserts 21-9-3(3) Retail frozen dess processors $160.00

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Meats 21-11-4 Wholesale $160.00

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Meats 21-11-4 Retail $40.00

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Shellfish packing houses 21-14-2 License fee: Shipper/reshipper $320.00

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Shellfish packing houses 21-14-2 License fee: Shucker packer/repacker $390.00

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Non-alcoholic bottled beverages,

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drinks & juices 21-23-2 Bottler permit $550.00

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Non-alcoholic bottled beverages,

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drinks and juices 21-23-2 Bottle apple cider fee $60.00

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Farm home food manufacturers 21-27-6.1(4) Registration fee $65.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(1) Food processors wholesale $300.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(2) Food processors retail $120.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(3) Food service establishments

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50 seats or less $160.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(3) Food service establishments

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more than 50 seats $240.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(3) Mobile food service units $100.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(3) Industrial caterer or food vending

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Machine commissary $280.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(3) Cultural heritage educational Facility $80.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(4) Vending Machine Location

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3 units or less $50.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(4) Vending Machine Location

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4-10 units $100.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(4) Vending Machine Location =

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11 units $120.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(5) Retail Mkt 1-2 cash registers $120.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(5) Retail Market 3-5 cash registers $240.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(5) Retail Market = 6 Cash registers $510.00

 

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(6) Retail food peddler $100.00

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Food businesses 21-27-10(e)(7) Food warehouses $190.00

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Food businesses 21-27-11.2 Certified food safety mgr $50.00

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License verification fee 23-1-16.1 All license types $50.00

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Tattoo and body piercing 23-1-39 Annual registration fee: Person $90.00

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Tattoo and body piercing 23-1-39 Annual registration fee: establishment $90.00

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Vital records 23-3-25(a)(1) Certificate of birth, fetal death,

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death, marriage, birth, or

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Certification that such record

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Cannot be found $20.00

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Vital records 23-3-25(a)(1) Each duplicate of certificate of

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birth, fetal death, death,

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marriage, birth, or certification

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that such record cannot be found $15.00

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Vital records 23-3-25(a)(2) Each additional calendar year

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Search, if within 3 months of

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original search and if receipt of

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original search presented $2.00

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Vital records 23-3-25(a)(3) Expedited service $7.00

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Vital records 23-3-25(a)(4) Adoptions, legitimations, or

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Paternity determinations $15.00

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Vital records 23-3-25(a)(5) Authorized corrections,

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Alterations, and additions $10.00

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Vital records 23-3-25(a)(6) Filing of delayed record and

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Examination of documentary Proof $20.00

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Vital records 23-3-25(a)(6) Issuance of certified copy of a

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delayed record $20.00

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Medical Examiner 23-4-13 Autopsy reports $40.00

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Medical Examiner 23-4-13 Cremation certificates and statistics $30.00

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Medical Examiner 23-4-13 Testimony in civil suits:

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Minimum/day $650.00

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Medical Examiner 23-4-13 Testimony in civil suits:

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Maximum/day $3,250.00

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Emergency medical technicians 23-4.1-10[c] Annual fee: ambulance

 

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service maximum $540.00

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Emergency medical technicians 23-4.1-10[c] Annual fee: vehicle license

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maximum $275.00

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Emergency medical technicians 23-4.1-10[c] Triennial fee: EMT license

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maximum $120.00

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Emergency medical technicians 23-4.1-10(c)(2) Exam fee maximum: EMT $120.00

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Emergency medical technicians 23-4.1-10(c)(2) Vehicle inspection maximum $190.00

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Clinical laboratories 23-16.2-4(a) Clinical laboratory license per

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specialty $650.00

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Clinical laboratories 23-16.2-4(a) Laboratory station license $650.00

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Clinical laboratories 23-16.2-4(b) Permit fee $70.00

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Health care facilities 23-17-38 Hospital: base fee annual $16,900.00

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Health care facilities 23-17-38 Hospital: annual per bed fee $120.00

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Health care facilities 23-17-38 ESRD: annual fee $3,900.00

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Health care facilities 23-17-38 Home nursing care/home

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Care providers $650.00

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Health care facilities 23-17-38 OACF: annual fee $650.00

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Assisted living residences/

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administrators 23-17.4-15.2(d) License application fee: $220.00

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Assisted living residences/

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administrators 23-17.4-15.2(d) License renewal fee: $220.00

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Assisted living residences 23-17.4-31 Annual facility fee: base $330.00

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Assisted living residences 23-17.4-31 Annual facility per bed $70.00

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Nursing assistant registration 23-17.9-3 Application: competency

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evaluation training program

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maximum $325.00

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Nursing assistant registration 23-17.9-5 Application fee $35.00

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Nursing assistant registration 23-17.9-5 Exam fee: skills proficiency $170.00

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Nursing assistant registration 23-17.9-6 Registration fee $35.00

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Nursing assistant registration 23-17.9-7 Renewal fee $35.00

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Sanitarians 23-19.3-5(a) Registration fee $25.00

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Sanitarians 23-19.3-5(b) Registration renewal $25.00

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Massage therapy 23-20.8-3(e) Massage therapist appl fee $65.00

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Massage therapy 23-20.8-3(e) Massage therapist renewal fee $65.00

 

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Recreational facilities 23-21-2 Application fee $160.00

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Swimming pools 23-22-6 Application license: first pool $250.00

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Swimming pools 23-22-6 Additional pool fee at same location $75.00

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Swimming pools 23-22-6 Seasonal application license:

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first pool $150.00

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Swimming pools 23-22-6 Seasonal additional pool fee at

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same location $75.00

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Swimming pools 23-22-6 Year-round license for non-profit $25.00

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Swimming pools 23-22-10 Duplicate license $2.00

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Swimming pools 23-22-12 Penalty for violations $50.00

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Respiratory care practitioners 23-39-11 Application fee $60.00

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     SECTION 3. Chapter 5-44 of the General Laws entitled "Psychologists" is hereby amended

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by adding thereto the following section:

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     5-44-9.1. Qualifications for licensed school psychologist.

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     An applicant for licensure shall submit to the board written evidence on forms furnished

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by the professional regulation unit of the department of labor and training verified under oath, that

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said applicant:

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     (1) Is of good moral character;

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     (2) Has obtained an advanced graduate degree in school psychology from a regionally

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accredited college or university whose school psychology program is accredited by the American

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Psychological Association and/or the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and

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requires at least sixty (60) graduate credits with one thousand two hundred (1,200) hours of

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supervised school psychology experience.

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     (3) Has two (2) years or two thousand four hundred (2,400) hours of postgraduate

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supervised experience as a school psychologist.

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     (4) Has passed the Educational Testing Service's School Psychology Examination as

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determined by the National School Psychology Certification Board.

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     (5) Has obtained credentials as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist by the National

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Association of School Psychologists.

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(6) Has satisfied either subsections (1), (2), (3), and (4) or (1) and (5) of this section.

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     SECTION 4. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PSYCHOLOGISTS

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     This act would include licensed school psychologists under the provisions of the general

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laws governing the regulations of psychologists and provides specific qualifications applicants for

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licensing as a school psychologist must meet.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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