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02-514
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure
2001-2002 Regulatory Agenda
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-514
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation,
Office of Licensing & Registration, Board of Counseling Professionals
Licensure
CONTACT PERSON:
Elaine Thibodeau, Health Board Administrator, 35 State House Station,
Augusta, Maine 04333-0035. Tel: (207) 624-8420
EMERGENCY RULES
ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None.
EXPECTED 2001-2002
RULEMAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1:
General
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §13853 (2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter outlines the purpose of the Board and various
definitions used in these rules. "Telepractice" may be defined.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Spring/Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and consumers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 2:
Licensure Requirements and Examination Procedure
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §13853 (2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter outlines the education requirements, examination
procedure, and the supervision and supervisor requirements for each
license category governed by the Board. Wording may be added to clarify
that the affidavit is intended to be "descriptive" rather than "evaluative."
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Spring/Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Applicants for licensure and licensees involved in
supervision.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 3:
Registration Requirements
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §13853 (2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter outlines the requirements for registration with
the Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure. These may be amended
to introduce more stringent requirements on registration and to subject
registrants to continuing education requirements.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Spring/Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Applicants for registered status.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 4:
Conditional License
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §13853 (2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter outlines the requirements for conditional licensure
with the Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Spring/Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Applicants for licensure.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 5:
Licensure by Comity
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §13853 (2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter outlines the conditions under which the examination
may be waived by the Board in instances where an applicant is licensed
or certified by another state or territory.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Spring/Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Applicants for licensure.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 6:
Application Procedure
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §13853 (2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter outlines the procedure to be followed by applicants
for licensure and registration. Provisions may be added pertinent to
the staff review of applications.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Spring/Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Applicants for licensure.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 7:
Renewal of Licensure
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §13853 (2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter outlines the procedure to be followed for renewal
of licensure.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Spring/Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Existing licensees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 8:
Standards of Practice
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §13853 (2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter outlines the standards of practice, which include:
(1) the Disclosure Statement, (2) the Client Bill of Rights, (3) the
Code of Ethics and (4) Continuing Education. Provisions relating to
"Telepractice" over the Internet may be introduced.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Spring/Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Consumers and existing licensees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 9:
Fees
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 MRSA §8003(2-A)(D).
PURPOSE: Possible repeal.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Not definitive.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees and the Board.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
CHAPTER 10:
Enforcement and Disciplinary Procedures
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §13853 (2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter outlines enforcement and disciplinary procedures
as follows: (1) Denial of Licensure; (2) Complaints; (3) Disciplinary
Procedures; and (4) Reinstatement Following Disciplinary Action.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Spring/Summer 2002.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Applicants for licensure, existing licensees, and
consumers.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.
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