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H. B. 2802


(By Delegates Douglas, Varner, Faircloth,
Azinger and Marshall)

[Introduced February 17, 1999; referred to the
Committee on Government Organization then Finance.]



A BILL to amend and reenact sections two, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten and eleven, article twenty, chapter thirty of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, all relating to the practice of physical therapy; empowering the board of physical therapy to set licensing fees; removing requirement of direct supervision of physical therapy assistants; standards for accreditation and examination; qualifications of applicants for licensing; number of meetings of board; powers of board with respect to suspension or revocation of license; removing requirement that board furnish free register of licensees to hospital administrators; issuance of only one temporary permit to applicant and ninety-day time limit for temporary permit; and removing outdated language in board disciplinary procedures to clarify prior legislative changes.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That sections two, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten and eleven, article twenty, chapter thirty of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, be amended and reenacted, all to read as follows:
ARTICLE 20. PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.

§30-20-2. Definitions.

Unless the context in which used clearly requires a different meaning, as used in this article:
(a) "Applicant" means any person making application for an original or renewal license or a temporary permit under the provisions of this article.
(b) "Board" means the West Virginia board of physical therapy.
(c) "Licensed physical therapist" means any physical therapist holding a license or temporary permit issued under the provisions of this article or under the former provisions of this article.
(d) "Licensed physical therapy assistant" means any physical therapy assistant holding a license or temporary permit issued under the provisions of this article.
(e) "Licensee" means any person holding a license or temporary permit issued under the provisions of this article or under the former provisions of this article.
(f) "Physical therapy" means the therapeutic treatment of any person by the use of massage, mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water, electricity, sound and exercise, including mobilization of the joints and training in functional activities, for the purpose of correcting or alleviating any physical or mental condition or preventing the development of any physical or mental disability, and the performance of neuro- muscular-skeletal tests and measurements as an aid in diagnosis, evaluation or determination of the existence of and the extent of any body malfunction: Provided, That electromyography examination and electrodiagnostic studies other than the determination of chronaxia and strength duration curves shall not be performed except under the supervision of a physician electromyographer and electrodiagnostician. Physical therapy does not include the use of radiology and radium for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, or the use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization.
(g) "Physical therapist" means a person who engages in the practice of physical therapy.
(h) "Physical therapy aide" means a person, other than a physical therapy assistant, who assists a licensed physical therapist in the practice of physical therapy under the direct supervision of such licensed physical therapist and who also performs activities supportive of but not involving assistance in the practice of physical therapy.
(1) As contained in this section subsection (h), the term "direct supervision" shall mean means the actual physical presence of the physical therapist in the immediate treatment area where the treatment is being rendered.
(i) "Physical therapy assistant" means a person who assists in the practice of physical therapy by performing patient-related activities delegated to him or her by a licensed physical therapist and performed under the direct supervision of such a licensed physical therapist, with the scope of such supervision to be defined by the board, and which patient-related activities are commensurate with his or her
education and training, including physical therapy procedures, but not the interpretation of referrals, performance of evaluation procedures or determination and modification of patient programs.
(j) "Practice of physical therapy" means the rendering or offering to render for a fee, salary or other compensation, monetary or otherwise, any service involving physical therapy. However, for the purpose of section three of this article, the term "practice of physical therapy" shall not include:
(1) Teaching physical therapy as part of employment at an institution of higher learning; or
(2) The activities of a student of physical therapy, physical therapy extern or physical therapy intern, which activities are a part of and are engaged in pursuant to a course of study at an institution of higher learning, including, but not limited to, activities conducted at the institution of higher learning and activities conducted outside the institution if under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist; or
(3) The activities of a physical therapy aide if all activities of such physical therapy aide involving assistance in the practice of physical therapy are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist; or
(4) The administration of simple massages and the operation of health clubs so long as not intended to constitute or represent the practice of physical therapy.
§30-20-4. West Virginia board of physical therapy continued; members, terms, meetings, officers, oath, compensation and expenses; general provisions.
(a) The West Virginia state board of examiners and registration of physical therapists heretofore created shall continue in existence but on and after the effective date of this article shall be known and designated as "the West Virginia board of physical therapy," and shall consist of five members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The three members of the board in office on the effective date of this article shall, unless sooner removed, continue to serve until their terms expire and until their successors have been appointed and have qualified. On or before the first day of July, one one thousand nine hundred seventy-six, the governor shall appoint one member to serve until the thirtieth day of June, thirty, one thousand nine hundred seventy-nine, and one member to serve until the thirtieth day of June, thirty one thousand nine hundred eighty, or until their successors have been appointed and have qualified. As the terms of the three members of the board in office on the effective date of this article expire and as the terms of the two members to be appointed by the governor on or before the first day
of July, one one thousand nine hundred seventy-six, expire, members shall be appointed for overlapping terms of five years, so that one term expires each year, or until their successors have been appointed and have qualified. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term of the member whose office shall be vacant and any such appointment shall be made within sixty days of the occurrence of such vacancy. The governor may remove any member of the board in case of incompetency, neglect of duty, gross immorality or malfeasance in office.
(b) Each member of the board must be licensed under the provisions of this article or under the former provisions of this article, have at least three years' experience as a physical therapist and be actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy. Members may be reappointed for any number of terms. Before entering upon the performance of this duty, each member shall take and subscribe to the oath prescribed by section 5 five, article IV of the constitution of this state.
(c) The board shall elect from its membership a chairman and secretary who shall serve at the will and pleasure of the board. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum and meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman or upon the written request of three members at such time and place as designated in such call or request, and, in any event, the board shall meet at least once annually to conduct the examinations hereinafter provided for and to transact such other business as may come before it. Members may be paid such reasonable compensation as the board may from time to time determine, and in addition may be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties, which compensation and expenses shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b), section five of this article.
§30-20-5. Powers and duties of board; funds of board.

(a) The board shall:
(1) Examine applicants and determine their eligibility for a license or temporary permit to engage in the practice of physical therapy or to act as a physical therapy assistant, as the case may be;
(2) Prepare or approve, conduct and grade or Provide for the grading of, an apt and proper written or written and oral administration of an examination of applicants for a license to engage in the practice of physical therapy and a separate examination of applicants for a license to act as a physical therapy assistant;
(3) Determine the time and place for any such examinations and the passing score for each such separate examination;
(4) Promulgate reasonable rules and regulations Propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code
implementing the provisions of this article and the powers and duties conferred upon the board hereby, including, but not limited to:
(1) (A) Reasonable rules and regulations establishing standards to insure that the activities of a licensed physical therapy assistant are performed in accordance with the definitional requirements of a physical therapy assistant as specified in subdivision subsection (i), section two of this article, which reasonable rules and regulations shall require that there shall be no more than two physical therapy assistants licensed to practice in this state for every physical therapist so licensed and shall require that no more than two physical therapy assistants be performing under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist at any one time; and
(2) (B) Reasonable rules and regulations establishing standards to insure that those activities of a physical therapy aide involving assistance in the practice of physical therapy are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, which reasonable rules and regulations shall require that a licensed physical therapist be on the premises at all times while such activities of the physical therapy aide are being performed all of which reasonable rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty- nine-a of this code; are performed in accordance with the definitional requirements specified in subsection (h), section two of this article; and

(C) Rules establishing licensing and examination fees as provided in this article;

(5) Issue, renew, deny, suspend or revoke licenses and temporary permits to engage in the practice of physical therapy or licenses and temporary permits to act as physical therapy assistants in accordance with the provisions of this article and, in accordance with the administrative procedures hereinafter provided, may renew, affirm, reverse, vacate or modify its order with respect to any such denial, suspension or revocation;
(6) Investigate alleged violations of any provision of this article, any reasonable rule and regulation promulgated hereunder and any order or final decision of the board and take appropriate disciplinary action against any licensee for the violation thereof or institute appropriate legal action for the enforcement of any provision of this article, any reasonable rule and regulation promulgated hereunder and any order or final decision of the board or take such disciplinary action and institute such legal action;
(7) Purchase or rent necessary office space, equipment and supplies and employ, direct, discharge and define the duties of an executive secretary and other full-time or part-time professional, clerical or other personnel necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article;
(8) Maintain a register listing the name of every licensed physical therapist and licensed physical therapy assistant, his or her last known place of business or employment and last known residence, and the date and certificate number of his or her license; prepare annually from such register a list of every such licensed physical therapist and licensed physical therapy assistant; furnish such list free of charge to the superintendent or administrator of every known hospital in this state and every licensed physician or surgeon, dentist, osteopathic physician and surgeon or chiropodist-podiatrist in this state who requests the same; and furnish such list to any other interested person who makes application therefor and who pays to the board the reasonable cost of the copy of such list;
(9) Keep accurate and complete records of its proceedings, certify the same as may be appropriate and submit to the governor a report on the transactions of the board including an accounting of all money received and disbursed;
(10) Whenever it deems it appropriate, confer with the attorney general or his or her assistants in connection with all legal matters and questions, whose responsibility it shall be to render all legal assistance required; and
(11) Take such other action as may be reasonably necessary and appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this article.
(b) All moneys paid to the board shall be accepted by a person designated by the board and deposited by him or her with the treasurer of the state and credited to an account to be known as the "West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy." The compensation of and the reimbursement of all reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred by the members of the board and all other costs and expenses incurred by the board in the administration of this article shall be paid from such fund, and no part of the state's general revenue fund shall be expended for such purpose.
§30-20-6. Qualifications of applicants for license; application fee.

(a) To be eligible for a license to engage in the practice of physical therapy, the applicant must:
(1) Be at least eighteen years of age;
(2) Be of good moral character;
(3) Not be addicted to the intemperate use of alcohol or narcotic drugs or other controlled substances;
(4) Not have been convicted of a felony in any state or federal court in this or any other state within ten years preceding the date of application for license, which conviction remains unreversed; and not have been convicted of a felony in any state or federal court in this or any other state at any time if the offense for which he or she was convicted related to the practice of physical therapy, which conviction remains unreversed;
(5) Present evidence that he the applicant is a graduate of a an accredited school of physical therapy approved by the American physical therapy association commission on accreditation in physical therapy education and the board: Provided, That any person who received his or her education in physical therapy outside of the United States may qualify for a license by fulfilling the requirements specified by the American physical therapy association commission on accreditation in physical therapy education and the board; including successful completion of a period of supervised clinical experience and
(6) Either have passed the examination prescribed by the board for a license to engage in the practice of physical therapy, or be entitled to be licensed without examination as provided in subsection (d) of this section.
(b) To be eligible for a license to act as a physical therapy assistant, the applicant must:
(1) Satisfy the requirements of subdivisions (1) through (4), subsection (a) of this section;
(2) Present evidence that he or she is a graduate of a two-year college level education program for physical therapy assistants which meets the standards established by the American physical therapy association commission on accreditation in physical therapy education and the board; and
(3) Either have passed the examination prescribed by the board for a license to act as a physical therapy assistant, or be entitled to be licensed without examination as provided in subsection (d) of this section.
(c) Although an applicant does not meet the educational requirement specified in subdivision (2), subsection (b) of this section, the board may, nevertheless, issue a license to act as a physical therapy assistant to such applicant if such applicant: (i) Presents evidence that he or she has a high school diploma or its equivalent; (ii) meets the requirements of subdivision (1), subsection (b) of this section; (iii) presents sufficient and satisfactory written evidence to the board on or before the first day of
July, one one thousand nine hundred seventy-nine, that such applicant has been employed as a physical therapy aide under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in this state on a full-time basis for a continuous period of at least two years, or for cumulative periods of time either full-time or part-time which equal two years' full-time employment, between the first day of January, one one thousand nine hundred seventy-one, and the first day of July, one one thousand nine hundred seventy- nine; and (iv) successfully passes the examination required for a license to act as a physical therapy assistant: Provided, however , That such applicant shall be afforded only two opportunities to pass such examination.
(d) The board may issue a license to practice physical therapy or a license to act as a physical therapy assistant, without examination, to any applicant who holds a valid license or is registered to engage in the practice of physical therapy or to act as a physical therapy assistant, as the case may be, issued to him or her under the laws of another state or territory or possession of the United States: Provided, further That the applicant's qualifications are in the opinion of the board equal to or greater than the requirements of this article and the rules and regulations promulgated by the board.
(e) Any applicant for a license under the provisions of subsection (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this section shall submit an application therefor at such time, in such manner, on such forms and containing such information as the board shall from time to time by reasonable rule and regulation prescribe, and pay to the board a nonrefundable application fee of sixty dollars in the case of an application for a license to engage in the practice of physical therapy and thirty dollars in the case of an application for a license to act as a physical therapy assistant which shall be established by the board.
§30-20-7. Examination of applicants.

The board shall give offer the prescribed examination to applicants for a license to engage in the practice of physical therapy and the prescribed examination to applicants for a license to act as a physical therapy assistant, who meet the appropriate other requirements of section six of this article. The examination for a license to engage in the practice of physical therapy shall include a written examination which shall test the applicant's advanced knowledge of anatomical, biological and physical sciences, physical therapy procedures and theory and such other subjects as the board may deem appropriate to test the applicant's fitness to engage in the practice of physical therapy. The examination for a license to act as a physical therapy assistant shall include a written examination which shall test the applicant's knowledge of anatomical, biological and physical science, physical therapy procedures and theory: Provided, That the examination given to applicants for a license to act as a physical therapy assistant under subsection (c), section six of this article, shall be prepared and graded by the board and shall test only the applicant's knowledge of physical therapy procedures and theory. All examinations An examination shall be held offered within this state, at least once each year, at such time and place as the board shall determine. Except as provided in subsection (c), section six of this article, there shall be no limit to the number of times that an applicant may make application for and take the required examination for a license to engage in the practice of physical therapy or the required examination to act as a physical therapy assistant: Provided, however, That for each such application, the applicant shall pay the appropriate application fee prescribed in subsection (e), section six of this article.
§30-20-8. Issuance of license; renewal of license; renewal fee; display of license.

(a) Whenever the board finds that an applicant meets all of the requirements of this article for a license to engage in the practice of physical therapy or to act as a physical therapy assistant, as the case may be, it shall forthwith issue to him or her such license; and otherwise the board shall deny the same.
(b) Every licensee shall renew his or her license biennially on or before January one of each year by payment of a fee of thirty-five dollars in the case of a license to engage in the practice of physical therapy and twenty dollars in the case of a license to act as a physical therapy assistant at such time and upon such forms as prescribed by the board, and upon the payment of a license fee established by the board. Any license which is not so renewed shall automatically lapse. A license which has lapsed may be renewed within five years of its expiration date by payment to the board of the appropriate renewal fee for each year or part thereof during which the license was not renewed. After the expiration of such a five-year period, a license may be renewed only by complying with the provisions herein relating to the issuance of an original license.
(c) A licensee desiring to cease engaging in the practice of physical therapy temporarily or to cease acting temporarily as a physical therapy assistant shall send a written notice to the board. Upon receipt of such the notice, the board shall place the name of such the person upon the inactive list. While his or her name remains on this list, such the person shall not be subject to the payment of any fee and shall not engage in the practice of physical therapy or act as a physical therapy assistant, as the case may be, in this state. When such the person again desires to engage in the practice of physical therapy or to act as a physical therapy assistant, application for renewal of the license and the payment of a renewal fee for the then current year shall be made to the board.
(d) The board may deny any application for renewal of a license for any reason which would justify the denial of an original application for a license.
(e) The board shall prescribe the form of licenses and each license shall be conspicuously displayed by the licensee at his or her principal place of practice. or, in the case of a license to act as a physical therapy assistant, at his place of employment
(f) Any license issued under the former provisions of this article, which license remains unsuspended and unrevoked, shall be valid and considered for all purposes as having been issued under the provisions of this article and may be renewed, suspended or revoked as licenses issued under the provisions of this article, and any license issued under the former provisions of this article which has lapsed or shall hereafter lapse shall be is subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section pertaining to the lapse of a license issued under the provisions of this article and the renewal thereof.
§30-20-9. Temporary permits.

(a) Upon proper application and the payment of a nonrefundable fee of thirty-five dollars which shall be established by the board, the board may issue, without examination, a temporary permit to engage in the practice of physical therapy in this state:
(1) Pending examination, To any applicant who meets the requirements of subdivisions (1) through (5), subsection (a), section six of this article and who has applied to take the examination. which A temporary permit so issued shall expire thirty days after the board gives written permittee receives notice of the results of the examination, if the permittee receives a passing score on the examination. The temporary permit shall expire immediately if the permittee receives a failing score on the examination. An applicant under this subsection may be issued only one temporary permit, and upon the expiration of that permit, may not practice as a physical therapist until fully licensed under the provisions of this article. In no event may a permittee practice on a temporary permit beyond a period of ninety days. A temporary permittee under this subsection shall work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, with the scope of such supervision to be defined by the board; held next following the issuance of such temporary permit, but upon such expiration, one additional temporary permit may be obtained by such applicant, upon proper application therefor and the payment of a nonrefundable fee of thirty-five dollars and
(2) To an applicant who is not a resident licensed outside of this state and who meets the requirements of subdivisions (1) through (5), subsection (a), section six of this article, which temporary permit shall be valid only for a period of ninety consecutive days. in the calendar year in which issued and such permit may not be renewed nor another thereof issued to the same person in the same calendar year
(b) Upon proper application and the payment of a nonrefundable fee of twenty dollars which shall be established by the board, the board may issue, without examination, a temporary permit to act as a physical therapy assistant in this state:
(1) Pending examination, To an applicant who meets the requirements of subdivisions (1) and (2), subsection (b), section six of this article. which A temporary permit so issued shall expire thirty days after the board gives written permittee receives notice of the results of the examination, if the permittee receives a passing score on the examination. The temporary permit shall expire immediately if the permittee receives a failing score on the examination. An applicant under this subsection may be issued only one temporary permit, and upon the expiration of that permit, may not practice as a physical therapy assistant until fully licensed under the provisions of this article. In no event may a permittee practice on a temporary permit beyond a period of ninety days. A temporary permittee under this subsection shall work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, with the scope of such supervision to be defined by the board; held next following the issuance of such temporary permit, but upon such expiration, one additional temporary permit may be obtained by such applicant, upon proper application therefor and the payment of a nonrefundable fee of ten dollars and
(2) To an applicant who is not a resident licensed outside of this state and who meets the requirements of subdivisions (1) and (2), subsection (b), section six of this article, which temporary permit shall be valid only for a period of ninety consecutive days. in the calendar year. in which issued and such permit may not be renewed nor another thereof issued to the same person in the same calendar year
§30-20-10. Suspension or revocation of license or temporary permit.
(a) The board may at any time upon its own motion, and shall upon the written complaint of any person, conduct an investigation to determine whether there are any grounds for the suspension or revocation of a license or temporary permit issued under the provisions of this article.
(b) The board shall suspend or revoke any license or temporary permit when it finds the holder thereof has have the authority to reprimand, enter into consent decrees, enter into probation orders, levy fines not to exceed one thousand dollars per day per violation, assess administration fees, suspend or revoke the license or temporary permit of any licensee who the board determines has:
(1) Used narcotic drugs, other controlled substances or alcohol to the extent that it affects his or her professional competency; or
(2) Been convicted of violating any state or federal law relating to controlled substances, which conviction remains unreversed; or
(3) Been, in the judgment of the board, guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct; or
(4) Been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; or
(5) Been declared mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction; or
(6) Obtained or attempted to obtain a license issued under the provisions of this article by fraud or willful misrepresentation; or
(7) Been grossly negligent in the practice of physical therapy or in acting as a physical therapy assistant, as the case may be; or
(8) Treated or undertaken to treat a human being otherwise than by physical therapy and as authorized by this article; or
(9) Failed or refused to comply with the provisions of this article or any reasonable rule and regulation promulgated by the board hereunder or any order or final decision of the board; or
(10) In the case of a physical therapist, practiced physical therapy other than upon the referral by a licensed physician or surgeon, dentist, osteopathic physician and surgeon or chiropodist-podiatrist; or employed a physical therapy assistant who is not a licensed physical therapy assistant; or employed or utilized a licensed physical therapy assistant or physical therapy aide without complying with the provisions of this article or the rules and regulations of the board; or
(11) In the case of a physical therapy assistant, practiced physical therapy other than in accordance with the definitional requirements of a physical therapy assistant as specified in subdivision (i), section two of this article.
(c) The board shall also suspend or revoke any license or temporary permit if it finds the existence of any grounds which would justify the denial of an application for a license or temporary permit if application were then being made for it.
§30-20-11. Procedures for hearing.

(a) Whenever the board shall deny an application for any original or renewal license or any application for a temporary permit or shall suspend or revoke any license or temporary permit it shall make and enter an order to that effect and serve a copy thereof on the applicant or licensee, as the case may be, by certified mail, return receipt requested. Such order shall state the grounds for the action taken. and shall require that any license or temporary permit suspended or revoked thereby shall be returned to the board by the holder within twenty days after receipt of said copy of said order Before the board may take any disciplinary action against a licensee, the licensee shall be provided with a written statement of the charges against him or her, and shall be entitled to a hearing in accordance with the provisions of article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code.
(b) Any person adversely affected by any such order applicant denied a license shall be entitled to a hearing thereon (as to all issues not excluded from the definition of a "contested case" as set forth in article one, chapter twenty- nine-a of this code) if, within twenty days after receipt of a copy thereof, he or she files with the board a written demand for such hearing. A demand for hearing shall operate automatically to stay or suspend the execution of any order suspending or revoking a license or temporary permit or denying an application for a renewal license or denying a temporary permit to act as a physical therapy assistant. The board may require the person demanding such hearing to give reasonable security for the costs thereof, and, if such person does not substantially prevail at such hearing, such costs shall be assessed against him or her and may be collected by a civil action or other proper remedy.
(c) Upon receipt of a written demand for such request of a hearing to be conducted in accordance with this section, the board shall set a time and place therefor not less than ten nor more than within thirty days thereafter. Any scheduled hearing may be continued by the board upon its own motion or for good cause shown by the person demanding the hearing licensee or applicant.
(d) All of the pertinent provisions of article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code shall apply to and govern the hearing and the administrative procedures in connection with and following such hearing, with like effect as if the provisions of said article five were set forth in this subsection.
(e) Any such hearing shall be conducted by a quorum of the board or by a hearing examiner designated by the board. For the purpose of conducting any such hearing any member of the board or its designee shall have the power and authority to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum which shall be issued and served within the time and for the fees and shall be enforced, as specified in section one, article five of said chapter twenty-nine-a, and all of the said section one provisions dealing with subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum shall apply to subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum issued for the purpose of a hearing hereunder.
(f) At any such hearing the person who demanded the same may represent himself or herself
or be represented by an attorney-at-law admitted to practice before any circuit court of this state. Upon request by the board, it shall be represented at any such hearing by the attorney general or his or her assistants without additional compensation.
(g) After any such hearing and consideration of all of the testimony, evidence and record in the case, the board shall render its decision in writing. The written decision of the board shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of law as specified in section three, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, and a copy of such decision and accompanying findings and conclusions shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, upon the person demanding such hearing, and his or her attorney of record, if any.
(h) The decision of the board shall be final unless reversed, vacated or modified upon judicial review thereof in accordance with the provisions of section twelve of this article.


NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to empower the Board of Physical Therapy to set licensing fees; to allow physical therapy assistants to practice without the direct supervision of a physical therapist; to provide that an applicant may be issued only one temporary permit to practice and that a temporary permit is only valid for ninety days; and to remove outdated language in board disciplinary procedures.

Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
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