Madison, Wisconsin
Appearances at the Hearing
Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received by November 29, 2002 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis prepared by the Department of Regulation and Licensing.
This proposed rule-making order implements the statutory changes made as a result of
2001 Wisconsin Act 80, relating to the Department of Regulation and Licensing. The rule changes are as follows:
s. 1: changes a chapter title.
s. 2: adds a reference to a new authorizing statute and the new statutory requirement for licensure of practitioners of psychotherapy.
s. 3: creates a definition of "license to practice psychotherapy".
s. 4: creates a reference to a definition of "psychotherapy".
s. 5: changes the wording of the section requiring information from applicants regarding arrests and convictions.
s. 6: makes minor wording changes and clarifies that a registered music, art or dance therapist who obtains a license to practice psychotherapy need pay only one fee.
s. 7: creates application requirements for a license to practice psychotherapy.
s. 8: creates the procedure for renewal of a license to practice psychotherapy.
s. 9: creates the procedure to issuance of a license to practice psychotherapy by reciprocity.
s. 10: creates grandfathering provisions.
s. 11: makes a minor wording change and removes an unnecessary phrase.
s. 12: makes minor wording changes.
s. 13: adds a new basis for unprofessional conduct, i.e. practicing without a license.
s. 14: creates a requirement to report any loss of national accreditation.
s. 15: creates a requirement to carry professional liability insurance.
Fiscal Estimate
1. The anticipated fiscal effect on the fiscal liability and revenues of any local unit of government of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
2. The projected anticipated state fiscal effect during the current biennium of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
3. The projected net annualized fiscal impact on state funds of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will be reviewed by the department through its Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine whether there will be an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s.
227.114 (1) (a), Wis. Stats.
Copies of Rule and Contact Person
Copies of this proposed rule are available without cost upon request to: Pamela Haack, Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 171, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708 (608) 266-0495.
