4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule:
15.08 (5) (b) States that each examining board shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains, and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.
2017 Wisconsin Act 278 § 23m states that a licensing agency may promulgate rules necessary to implement Act 278. 5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
Approximately 80 hours.
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
Service members and former service members discharged under conditions other than dishonorable within the last four years seeking a credential issued by the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board, and their spouses. Individuals required to submit criminal history as part of the application process for a credential issued by the board.
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
None.
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule:
None to minimal. The rule is not likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses.
Contact Person: Jon Derenne, Administrative Rules Coordinator, (608) 266-0955.
