CR 21-002 Rule Text

Minnesota:

The Minnesota Statutes provide for temporary licensure of an individual who is an active duty military member, the spouse of an active duty military member, or a veteran who has left service in the 2 years preceding the date of license application (2019 Minnesota Statutes, Section 197.4552). A temporary license allows a qualified individual to perform regulated professional services for a limited length of time as determined by the applicable licensing board. During the temporary license period, the individual must complete the full application procedure as required by applicable law.

Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:

The rules were developed by reviewing the provisions of s. 440.09, Stats., as amended by 2019 Wisconsin Act 143, and obtaining input and feedback from the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board.

Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:

The rules were posted for a period of 14 days to solicit public comment on economic impact, including how the rules may affect businesses, local government units, and individuals. No comments were received.

Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:

The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis document is attached.

Effect on small business:

These rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at [e-mail], or by calling [phone].

Agency contact person:

Jameson Whitney, Attorney, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8366; telephone [phone]; email at [e-mail].

TEXT OF RULE

SECTION 1.   OT 2.02 (1) (intro.) and (a) (Note) are amended to read:

OT 2.02 (1) (intro.) Every Except as provided under s. OT 2.08, every applicant for initial licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall submit all of the following:

(a)

(Note) Application forms are available upon request to the board office at 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708 from the department of safety and professional services’ website at www.dsps.wi.gov.

SECTION 2.   OT 2.06 (3) (Note) is repealed. SECTION 3.   OT 2.08 is created to read:

OT 2.08   Reciprocal credentials for service members, former service members, and their spouses. A reciprocal license to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall be granted to a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member who the board determines meets all of the requirements under s. 440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s.

440.09 (2m), Stats., the board may request verification necessary to make a determination under this section.

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats.

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