hb1689i-Introduced Bill Text

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 1689

91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TREADWAY.

Read 1^st time January 29, 2002, and 1000 copies ordered printed.

TED WEDEL, Chief Clerk

AN ACT

To amend chapters 256, 324, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 345, and 346, RSMo, by adding thereto fifty-three new sections relating to professional licensing requirements.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:

Section A. Chapters 256, 324, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 345, and 346, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto fifty-three new sections, to be known as sections 256.001, 256.002, 256.003, 324.001, 324.002, 324.003, 326.001, 326.002, 326.003, 327.001, 327.002, 328.001, 328.002, 329.001, 329.002, 329.003, 330.001, 330.002, 330.003, 331.001, 331.002, 331.003, 332.001, 332.002, 332.003, 333.001, 333.002, 333.003, 334.001, 334.002, 334.003, 335.001, 335.002, 335.003, 336.001, 336.002, 337.001, 337.002, 337.003, 338.001, 338.002, 338.003, 339.001, 339.002, 339.003, 340.001, 340.002, 340.003, 345.001, 345.002, 346.001, 346.002, and 346.003, to read as follows:

256.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

256.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

2. If a licensee is granted inactive status, the licensee may return to active status by notifying the board in advance of his or her intention, paying the appropriate fees, and meeting all established requirements of the board as a condition of reinstatement.

3. Any licensee allowing his or her license to lapse, may within five years of the lapse return their license to active status by notifying the board in advance of such intention, paying the appropriate fees, and meeting all established licensure requirements of the appropriate licensing board, excluding the licensing examination, as a condition of reinstatement.

256.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

324.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

324.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

324.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

326.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

326.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

326.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

327.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

327.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

328.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

328.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

329.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

329.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

329.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

330.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

330.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

330.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

331.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

331.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

331.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

332.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

332.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

332.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

333.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

333.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

333.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

334.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

334.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

334.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

335.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

335.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

335.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

336.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

336.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

337.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

337.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

337.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

338.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

338.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

338.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

339.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

339.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

339.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

340.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

340.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

340.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

345.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

345.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

346.001. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if in the determination of the appropriate licensing board, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent certification or licensure requirements, an applicant who is certified or licensed under the laws of the other state may obtain a license pursuant to this chapter upon the terms and conditions as may be determined by the board, regardless of the minimum age requirements of the other state; provided that the terms and conditions shall comply with the minimum criteria for certification or licensure issued by the board.

346.002. 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the appropriate licensing board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the completed inactive status application form and the board's determination that the licensee meets the requirements established by rule, the board shall declare the licensee inactive and shall place the licensee on an inactive status list. A person whose license is inactive shall not practice his or her profession within this state, but may continue to use the title of his or her profession or the initials of his or her profession after such person's name.

346.003. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if any holder of a temporary permit or license is unable to complete the period of time granted by a temporary permit or any authorized extension thereof, the applicant may place the temporary permit on inactive status until such time as the individual reactivates the temporary permit for the purpose of completing any unexpired period of time for the temporary permit and any extension thereof.

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