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H.B. 243

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OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS AMENDMENTS

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2011 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Michael T. Morley

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Senate Sponsor: J. Stuart Adams

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             7      LONG TITLE
             8      General Description:
             9          This bill amends provisions of Title 58, Occupations and Professions, regarding the
             10      administration and enforcement of licensing laws and related provisions.
             11      Highlighted Provisions:
             12          This bill:
             13          .    provides that members of licensing boards can continue to serve for a limited time
             14      period after their terms have expired until their successors are appointed and
             15      qualified;
             16          .    provides for notification by an applicant or licensee to the Division of Occupational
             17      and Professional Licensing regarding name and address changes;
             18          .    provides the division with fine and citation authority for the unlicensed practice of a
             19      profession or the hiring of unlicensed individuals;
             20          .    modifies unprofessional conduct provisions and unlawful conduct penalty
             21      provisions;
             22          .    clarifies licensure by endorsement provisions for professional engineers,         
             23      professional structural engineers, and professional land surveyors;
             24          .    modifies the qualifications for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse;
             25          .    modifies the definition of practice of massage therapy for purposes of the Massage
             26      Practice Therapy Act;
             27          .    modifies continuing education requirement provisions for licensed elevator


             28      mechanics and elevator contract licensees;
             29          .    makes technical changes to vocational rehabilitation counselor licensing provisions;
             30          .    modifies the term of license provisions; and
             31          .    makes certain technical changes.
             32      Money Appropriated in this Bill:
             33          None
             34      Other Special Clauses:
             35          None
             36      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             37      AMENDS:
             38          38-11-206, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 183
             39          58-1-201, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 286 and 324
             40          58-1-401, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 372
             41          58-1-404, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
             42          58-1-501, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 180
             43          58-1-502, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1993, Chapter 297
             44          58-22-302, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 183
             45          58-31b-302, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 183
             46          58-47b-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2006, Chapter 109
             47          58-55-302.7, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 57
             48          58-55-303, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 53, 57, and 227
             49          58-78-302, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 122
             50          58-78-303, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 122
             51          58-83-401, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 180
             52          78B-6-205, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 3
             53      ENACTS:
             54          58-1-301.7, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             55      REPEALS:
             56          58-39a-1, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 279
             57          58-39a-2, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1993, Chapter 297
             58          58-39a-3, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1993, Chapter 297


             59          58-39a-4, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 279
             60          58-39a-5, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 183
             61          58-39a-5.5, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1995, Chapter 12
             62          58-39a-6, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1995, Chapter 12
             63     
             64      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             65          Section 1. Section 38-11-206 is amended to read:
             66           38-11-206. Limitations on fund balance -- Payment of special assessments.
             67          (1) (a) If on [December 31] June 30 of any year the balance in the fund is less than
             68      $1,500,000, the division shall make a special assessment against all qualified beneficiaries in
             69      an amount that will restore the unencumbered fund balance to not less than $2,000,000 or more
             70      than $2,500,000.
             71          (b) The amount of the special assessment shall be determined by the division under
             72      Section 63J-1-504 after consultation with the board.
             73          (2) Special assessments made under this section shall be due and payable on [May 1]
             74      December 1 following assessment.
             75          (3) The fund balance limitations set forth in Subsection (1)(a) shall be used by the
             76      division only for the purpose of determining the amount of any special assessment and do not
             77      prohibit the fund balance from exceeding $2,500,000 or falling below $2,000,000.
             78          Section 2. Section 58-1-201 is amended to read:
             79           58-1-201. Boards -- Appointment -- Membership -- Terms -- Vacancies --
             80      Quorum -- Per diem and expenses -- Chair -- Financial interest or faculty position in
             81      professional school teaching continuing education prohibited.
             82          (1) (a) (i) The executive director shall appoint the members of the boards established
             83      under this title.
             84          (ii) In appointing these members the executive director shall give consideration to
             85      recommendations by members of the respective occupations and professions and by their
             86      organizations.
             87          (b) Each board shall be composed of five members, four of whom shall be licensed or
             88      certified practitioners in good standing of the occupation or profession the board represents,
             89      and one of whom shall be a member of the general public, unless otherwise provided under the


             90      specific licensing chapter.
             91          (c) (i) The names of all persons appointed to boards shall be submitted to the governor
             92      for confirmation or rejection.
             93          (ii) If an appointee is rejected by the governor, the executive director shall appoint
             94      another person in the same manner as set forth in Subsection (1)(a).
             95          (2) (a) (i) Except as required by Subsection (2)(b), as terms of current board members
             96      expire, the executive director shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a
             97      four-year term.
             98          (ii) Upon the expiration of the term of a board member, the board member shall
             99      continue to serve until a successor is appointed, but for a period not to exceed six months from
             100      the expiration date of the member's term.
             101          (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the executive director shall,
             102      at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms
             103      of board members are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed every two
             104      years.
             105          (c) A board member may not serve more than two consecutive terms, and a board
             106      member who ceases to serve on a board may not serve again on that board until after the
             107      expiration of a two-year period beginning from that cessation of service.
             108          (d) (i) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall
             109      be appointed for the unexpired term.
             110          (ii) After filling that term, the replacement member may be appointed for only one
             111      additional full term.
             112          (e) If a board member fails or refuses to fulfill the responsibilities and duties of a board
             113      member, including the attendance at board meetings, the executive director with the approval
             114      of the board may remove the board member and replace the member in accordance with this
             115      section.
             116          (3) A majority of the board members constitutes a quorum. A quorum is sufficient
             117      authority for the board to act.
             118          (4) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but
             119      may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
             120          (a) Section 63A-3-106 ;


             121          (b) Section 63A-3-107 ; and
             122          (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and
             123      63A-3-107 .
             124          (5) Each board shall annually designate one of its members to serve as chair for a
             125      one-year period.
             126          (6) A board member may not be a member of the faculty of or have any financial
             127      interest in any vocational or professional college or school which provides continuing
             128      education to any licensee if that continuing education is required by statute or rule.
             129          Section 3. Section 58-1-301.7 is enacted to read:
             130          58-1-301.7. Change of information.
             131          (1) (a) An applicant, licensee, or certificate holder shall send the division a signed
             132      statement in the form required by the division notifying the division within 10 business days of
             133      any change of a mailing address.
             134          (b) When providing a mailing address, the individual may provide a post office box or
             135      other mail drop location.
             136          (2) An applicant, licensee, or certificate holder is considered to have received a
             137      notification that has been sent to the last mailing address furnished to the division by the
             138      applicant, licensee, or certificate holder.
             139          Section 4. Section 58-1-401 is amended to read:
             140           58-1-401. Grounds for denial of license -- Disciplinary proceedings -- Time
             141      limitations -- Sanctions.
             142          (1) The division shall refuse to issue a license to an applicant and shall refuse to renew
             143      or shall revoke, suspend, restrict, place on probation, or otherwise act upon the license of a
             144      licensee who does not meet the qualifications for licensure under this title.
             145          (2) The division may refuse to issue a license to an applicant and may refuse to renew
             146      or may revoke, suspend, restrict, place on probation, issue a public reprimand to, or otherwise
             147      act upon the license of any licensee in any of the following cases:
             148          (a) the applicant or licensee has engaged in unprofessional conduct, as defined by
             149      statute or rule under this title;
             150          (b) the applicant or licensee has engaged in unlawful conduct as defined by statute
             151      under this title;


             152          (c) the applicant or licensee has been determined to be mentally incompetent for any
             153      reason by a court of competent jurisdiction; or
             154          (d) the applicant or licensee is unable to practice the occupation or profession with
             155      reasonable skill and safety because of illness, drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, narcotics,
             156      chemicals, or any other type of material, or as a result of any other mental or physical
             157      condition, when the licensee's condition demonstrates a threat or potential threat to the public
             158      health, safety, or welfare.
             159          (3) Any licensee whose license to practice an occupation or profession regulated by
             160      this title has been suspended, revoked, or restricted may apply for reinstatement of the license
             161      at reasonable intervals and upon compliance with any conditions imposed upon the licensee by
             162      statute, rule, or terms of the license suspension, revocation, or restriction.
             163          (4) The division may issue cease and desist orders to:
             164          (a) a licensee or applicant who may be disciplined under Subsection (1) or (2);
             165          (b) any person who engages in or represents himself to be engaged in an occupation or
             166      profession regulated under this title; and
             167          (c) any person who otherwise violates this title or any rules adopted under this title.
             168          (5) The division may impose an administrative penalty in accordance with Section
             169      58-1-502 .
             170          [(5)] (6) (a) The division may not take disciplinary action against any person for
             171      unprofessional or unlawful conduct under this title, unless the division enters into a stipulated
             172      agreement or initiates an adjudicative proceeding regarding the conduct within four years after
             173      the conduct is reported to the division, except under Subsection [(5)] (6)(b).
             174          (b) The division may not take disciplinary action against any person for unprofessional
             175      or unlawful conduct more than 10 years after the occurrence of the conduct, unless the
             176      proceeding is in response to a civil or criminal judgment or settlement and the proceeding is
             177      initiated within one year following the judgment or settlement.
             178          Section 5. Section 58-1-404 is amended to read:
             179           58-1-404. Diversion -- Procedure.
             180          (1) As used in this section, "diversion" means suspending action to discipline a
             181      licensee who is or could be charged in a Notice of Agency Action with certain offenses within
             182      the category of unprofessional or unlawful conduct on the condition that the licensee agrees to


             183      participate in an educational or rehabilitation program or fulfill some other condition.
             184          (2) (a) (i) The director may establish, as circumstances require, a diversion advisory
             185      committee for each occupation or profession or similar groups of occupations or professions
             186      licensed by the division.
             187          (ii) The committees shall assist the director in the administration of this section.
             188          (b) (i) Each committee shall consist of at least three licensees from the same or similar
             189      occupation or profession as the person whose conduct is the subject of the committee's
             190      consideration.
             191          (ii) The director shall appoint the members of a diversion advisory committee from
             192      nominations submitted by the corresponding board established for the same or similar
             193      occupation or profession under Section 58-1-201 or from other qualified nominees developed
             194      by or submitted to the division.
             195          (iii) Committee members may not serve concurrently as members of the corresponding
             196      board.
             197          (iv) Committee members shall serve voluntarily without remuneration.
             198          (v) The director may:
             199          (A) dissolve any diversion advisory committee;
             200          (B) remove or request the replacement of any member of a committee; and
             201          (C) establish any procedure that is necessary and proper for a committee's
             202      administration.
             203          (3) The director may, after consultation with the appropriate diversion advisory
             204      committee and by written agreement with the licensee, divert the licensee to a diversion
             205      program:
             206          (a) at any time after receipt by the division of a complaint against the licensee when no
             207      adjudicative proceeding has been commenced;
             208          (b) at any time prior to the conclusion of a hearing under Section 63G-4-206 when an
             209      adjudicative proceeding has been commenced against the licensee; or
             210          (c) after a self-referral by a licensee who is not the subject of a current investigation,
             211      complaint, or adjudicative proceeding.
             212          (4) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
             213      the division shall define by rule the particular offenses within the category of unprofessional or


             214      unlawful conduct which may be subject to diversion.
             215          (b) A licensee may be eligible for a diversion program only once for the same or
             216      similar offense, whether the diversion program was in this state or another jurisdiction, and is
             217      not eligible if previously disciplined by the division, by a licensing agency of another state, or
             218      by a federal government agency for the same or a similar offense.
             219          (c) The term of a diversion agreement shall be five years or less, but may be extended
             220      for an additional period of time as agreed to by the parties in writing.
             221          (d) A decision by the director not to divert a licensee is not subject to appeal or judicial
             222      review.
             223          (5) A licensee may be represented by counsel:
             224          (a) during the negotiations for diversion;
             225          (b) at the time of the execution of the diversion agreement; and
             226          (c) at any hearing before the director relating to a diversion program.
             227          (6) (a) As used in this section, "diversion agreement" means a written agreement
             228      between the division, through its director, and the licensee, which specifies formal terms and
             229      conditions the licensee must fulfill in order to comply with the diversion program.
             230          (b) (i) A diversion agreement shall contain a full detailed statement of the requirements
             231      agreed to by the licensee and a full detailed stipulation of the facts upon which the diversion
             232      agreement is premised.
             233          (ii) The facts stipulated in the diversion agreement shall constitute binding admissions
             234      of the licensee:
             235          (A) in any proceeding under Subsection (6)(c) or (6)(d) to terminate the diversion
             236      agreement and impose disciplinary sanctions against the licensee; and
             237          (B) in any disciplinary proceeding based on unprofessional or unlawful conduct that is
             238      not the basis of the diversion agreement.
             239          (c) The diversion agreement shall provide that if the licensee makes an intentional
             240      material misrepresentation of fact in the stipulation of facts contained in the diversion
             241      agreement, the director shall initiate the procedures set forth in Subsection (13) to terminate the
             242      diversion agreement and issue an order of license revocation.
             243          (d) (i) The diversion agreement shall provide that if the licensee fails to comply with its
             244      terms, the director shall initiate the procedures set forth in Subsection (14) to terminate the


             245      diversion agreement and issue an order of license suspension, which shall be stayed in favor of
             246      an order of probation having the same terms as those which comprised the diversion
             247      agreement.
             248          (ii) The division may waive and not include as probationary requirements any terms of
             249      the diversion agreement it does not consider necessary to protect the public.
             250          (iii) The term of the order of probation shall be as provided in Subsection (14)(c)(ii).
             251          (e) The division director may not approve a diversion agreement unless the licensee, as
             252      part of the diversion agreement:
             253          (i) knowingly and intelligently waives the right to a hearing under Title 63G, Chapter
             254      4, Administrative Procedures Act, for the conduct upon which the diversion agreement was
             255      premised;
             256          (ii) agrees to be subject to the procedures and remedies set forth in this section;
             257          (iii) acknowledges an understanding of the consequences of making an intentional
             258      misrepresentation of fact in the stipulation of facts contained in the diversion agreement; and
             259          (iv) acknowledges an understanding of the consequences of failing to comply with the
             260      terms of the diversion agreement.
             261          (7) (a) If the division and the licensee enter into a diversion agreement after the
             262      division has commenced an adjudicative proceeding against the licensee, the director shall stay
             263      that proceeding pending completion of the diversion agreement.
             264          (b) The order staying the adjudicative proceeding shall be filed in that proceeding and
             265      may reference the diversion agreement.
             266          (8) (a) Upon successful completion of a diversion agreement, the director shall dismiss
             267      any charges under the director's jurisdiction of unprofessional or unlawful conduct that were
             268      filed against the licensee.
             269          (b) Whether or not an adjudicative proceeding had been commenced against the
             270      licensee, the division may not thereafter subject the licensee to disciplinary action for the
             271      conduct which formed the basis of the completed diversion agreement.
             272          (c) Neither the execution of a diversion agreement nor the dismissal of filed charges
             273      constitute disciplinary action, and no report of either may be made to disciplinary databases.
             274          (d) The division may consider the completion of a diversion program and the contents
             275      of the diversion agreement in determining the appropriate disciplinary action if the licensee is


             276      charged in the future with the same or similar conduct.
             277          (e) The order of dismissal shall be filed in the adjudicative proceeding in which the
             278      misconduct was charged and may reference the diversion agreement.
             279          (9) (a) Acceptance of the licensee into diversion does not preclude the division from
             280      investigating or continuing to investigate the licensee for any unlawful or unprofessional
             281      conduct committed before, during, or after participation in the diversion program.
             282          (b) Acceptance of the licensee into diversion does not preclude the division from
             283      taking disciplinary action or continuing to take disciplinary action against the licensee for
             284      unlawful or unprofessional conduct committed before, during, or after participation in the
             285      diversion program, except for that conduct which formed the basis for the diversion agreement.
             286          (c) Any licensee terminated from the diversion program for failure to comply with the
             287      diversion agreement is subject to disciplinary action by the division for acts committed before,
             288      during, and after participation in the diversion program, including violations identified in the
             289      diversion agreement.
             290          (10) The classification, retention, and disclosure of records relating to a licensee's
             291      participation in the diversion program is governed by Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government
             292      Records Access and Management Act, except that any provision in the diversion agreement
             293      which addresses access to or release of diversion records regarding the licensee shall govern
             294      the access to and release of those records.
             295          (11) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the fact that the licensee
             296      completed a diversion program and the contents of the diversion agreement itself may be
             297      considered by the division in determining the appropriate disciplinary action if the licensee is
             298      charged in the future with the same or similar conduct.
             299          (12) Meetings regarding the diversion program are not subject to Title 52, Chapter 4,
             300      Open and Public Meetings Act.
             301          (13) (a) If, during the course of the diversion agreement, information is brought to the
             302      attention of the director that the licensee made an intentional material misrepresentation of fact
             303      in the stipulation of facts contained in the diversion agreement, the director shall cause to be
             304      served upon the licensee an order to show cause specifying the information relied upon by the
             305      director and setting a time and place for hearing to determine whether or not the licensee made
             306      the intentional material misrepresentation of fact and whether the agreement should be


             307      terminated on that ground.
             308          (b) Proceedings to terminate a diversion agreement on the grounds that the licensee
             309      made an intentional material misrepresentation of fact in the stipulation of facts contained in
             310      the diversion agreement and to issue an order of license revocation shall comply with Title
             311      63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, except as follows:
             312          (i) the notice of agency action shall be in the form of an order to show cause, which
             313      shall contain all of the information specified in Subsection 63G-4-201 (2), except a statement
             314      that a written response to the order to show cause is required;
             315          (ii) no written response to the order to show cause is required;
             316          (iii) discovery is prohibited, but the division may issue subpoenas or other orders to
             317      compel production of necessary evidence on behalf of either party and all parties shall have
             318      access to information contained in the division's diversion file to the extent permitted by law;
             319          (iv) the hearing shall be held only after timely notice to all parties; and
             320          (v) any agency review or reconsideration of an order terminating a diversion agreement
             321      or of an order of license revocation pursuant to this Subsection (13) shall be limited to the
             322      division director's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order which arose out of the order
             323      to show cause proceeding.
             324          (c) Upon finding the licensee made an intentional material misrepresentation of fact in
             325      the stipulation of facts contained in the diversion agreement and that terminating the agreement
             326      is in the best interest of the public, and issuing an order to that effect, the director shall issue an
             327      order of license revocation, revoking the licensee's professional license.
             328          (d) The order terminating the diversion agreement and the order of license revocation
             329      shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law as determined by the director following
             330      the hearing or as otherwise stipulated and agreed to by the parties.
             331          (e) If the diversion agreement being terminated was entered into after the division had
             332      commenced an adjudicative proceeding against the licensee, that adjudicative proceeding shall
             333      be considered to be merged into the order of license revocation and it may not constitute a basis
             334      for any separate disciplinary action against the licensee.
             335          (f) The order terminating the diversion agreement and the order of license revocation
             336      shall notify the licensee of the right to request agency review or reconsideration.
             337          (14) (a) If, during the course of the diversion agreement, information is brought to the


             338      attention of the director that the licensee has violated the diversion agreement and if it appears
             339      in the best interest of the public to proceed with charges, the director, after consultation with
             340      the diversion advisory committee, shall cause to be served upon the licensee an order to show
             341      cause specifying the facts relied upon by the director and setting a time and place for hearing to
             342      determine whether or not the licensee has violated the diversion agreement and whether the
             343      agreement should be terminated.
             344          (b) Proceedings to terminate a diversion agreement and to issue an order of license
             345      suspension and probation, and proceedings to terminate the probation and lift the stay of a
             346      license suspension, shall comply with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act,
             347      except as follows:
             348          (i) the notice of agency action shall be in the form of an order to show cause, which
             349      shall contain all of the information specified in Subsection 63G-4-201 (2), except a statement
             350      that a written response to the order to show cause is required;
             351          (ii) no written response to the order to show cause shall be required;
             352          (iii) discovery is prohibited, but the division may issue subpoenas or other orders to
             353      compel production of necessary evidence on behalf of either party and all parties shall have
             354      access to information contained in the division's diversion file to the extent permitted by law;
             355          (iv) the hearing shall be held only after timely notice to all parties; and
             356          (v) any agency review or reconsideration of an order terminating a diversion agreement
             357      or of an order of license suspension and probation pursuant to this Subsection (14) shall be
             358      limited to the division director's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order which arose out
             359      of the order to show cause proceeding.
             360          (c) (i) Upon finding the licensee has violated the diversion agreement and that
             361      terminating the agreement is in the best interest of the public, and issuing an order to that
             362      effect, the director shall issue an order of license suspension, suspending the licensee's
             363      professional license, but shall stay that suspension in favor of an order of probation, consisting
             364      of the same terms as those which comprised the diversion agreement.
             365          (ii) The period of probation shall be the time period which remained under the
             366      diversion agreement, or five years from the date of the order of license suspension and
             367      probation, whichever is longer, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
             368          (iii) The period of probation is tolled during any time in which the licensee does not


             369      have an active license in the state.
             370          (d) (i) The order terminating the diversion agreement and the order of license
             371      suspension and probation shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law as determined
             372      by the director following the hearing or as otherwise stipulated and agreed to by the parties.
             373          (ii) The findings of fact may include those facts to which the licensee stipulated in the
             374      diversion agreement and any additional facts as the director may determine in the course of the
             375      hearing.
             376          (e) If the diversion agreement being terminated was entered into after the division had
             377      commenced an adjudicative proceeding against the licensee, that adjudicative proceeding shall
             378      be considered to be merged into the order of license suspension and probation and it may not
             379      constitute a basis for any separate disciplinary action against the licensee.
             380          (f) The order terminating the diversion agreement and the order of license suspension
             381      and probation shall notify the licensee of the right to request agency review or reconsideration.
             382          (g) (i) The terms and conditions of the order of license suspension and probation may
             383      be amended by order of the director, pursuant to motion or stipulation of the parties.
             384          (ii) The order of the director on the motion shall not be subject to agency review, but is
             385      subject to agency reconsideration under Section 63G-4-302 .
             386          (h) (i) If, during the course of probation, the director has reason to believe the licensee
             387      has violated the order of suspension and probation, the director shall cause to be served upon
             388      the licensee an order to show cause why the probation should not be terminated and the stay of
             389      suspension lifted.
             390          (ii) The order to show cause shall specify the facts relied upon by the director and shall
             391      set a time and place for hearing before the director to determine whether or not the licensee has
             392      violated the order of suspension and probation and whether that order should be terminated and
             393      the stay of suspension lifted.
             394          (15) (a) Nothing in this section precludes the division from issuing an emergency order
             395      pursuant to Section 63G-4-502 .
             396          (b) If the division issues an emergency order against a licensee who is subject to a
             397      diversion agreement with the division, that diversion agreement shall be immediately and
             398      automatically terminated upon the issuance of the emergency order, without compliance with
             399      the provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.


             400          (c) (i) A licensee whose diversion agreement has been terminated pursuant to
             401      Subsection (15)(b) is entitled, upon request, to a posttermination hearing to challenge the
             402      termination of the diversion agreement.
             403          (ii) The request shall be considered a request for agency action and shall comply with
             404      the requirements of Subsection 63G-4-201 (3).
             405          (iii) The division shall uphold the termination of the diversion agreement if it finds
             406      that:
             407          (A) the licensee violated the diversion agreement; and
             408          (B) it is in the best interest of the public to terminate the diversion agreement.
             409          (16) The administrative statute of limitations for taking disciplinary action described in
             410      Subsection 58-1-401 [(5)](6) shall be tolled during a diversion program.
             411          Section 6. Section 58-1-501 is amended to read:
             412           58-1-501. Unlawful and unprofessional conduct.
             413          (1) "Unlawful conduct" means conduct, by any person, that is defined as unlawful
             414      under this title and includes:
             415          (a) practicing or engaging in, representing oneself to be practicing or engaging in, or
             416      attempting to practice or engage in any occupation or profession requiring licensure under this
             417      title if the person is:
             418          (i) not licensed to do so or not exempted from licensure under this title; or
             419          (ii) restricted from doing so by a suspended, revoked, restricted, temporary,
             420      probationary, or inactive license;
             421          (b) impersonating another licensee or practicing an occupation or profession under a
             422      false or assumed name, except as permitted by law;
             423          (c) knowingly employing any other person to practice or engage in or attempt to
             424      practice or engage in any occupation or profession licensed under this title if the employee is
             425      not licensed to do so under this title;
             426          (d) knowingly permitting the person's authority to practice or engage in any occupation
             427      or profession licensed under this title to be used by another, except as permitted by law;
             428          (e) obtaining a passing score on a licensure examination, applying for or obtaining a
             429      license, or otherwise dealing with the division or a licensing board through the use of fraud,
             430      forgery, or intentional deception, misrepresentation, misstatement, or omission; or


             431          (f) (i) issuing, or aiding and abetting in the issuance of, an order or prescription for a
             432      drug or device to a person located in this state:
             433          (A) without prescriptive authority conferred by a license issued under this title, or by
             434      an exemption to licensure under this title; or
             435          (B) with prescriptive authority conferred by an exception issued under this title or a
             436      multistate practice privilege recognized under this title, if the prescription was issued without
             437      first obtaining information, in the usual course of professional practice, that is sufficient to
             438      establish a diagnosis, to identify underlying conditions, and to identify contraindications to the
             439      proposed treatment; and
             440          (ii) Subsection (1)(f)(i) does not apply to treatment rendered in an emergency, on-call
             441      or cross coverage situation, provided that the person who issues the prescription has
             442      prescriptive authority conferred by a license under this title, or is exempt from licensure under
             443      this title.
             444          (2) "Unprofessional conduct" means conduct, by a licensee or applicant, that is defined
             445      as unprofessional conduct under this title or under any rule adopted under this title and
             446      includes:
             447          (a) violating, or aiding or abetting any other person to violate, any statute, rule, or order
             448      regulating an occupation or profession under this title;
             449          (b) violating, or aiding or abetting any other person to violate, any generally accepted
             450      professional or ethical standard applicable to an occupation or profession regulated under this
             451      title;
             452          (c) engaging in conduct that results in conviction, a plea of nolo contendere, or a plea
             453      of guilty or nolo contendere which is held in abeyance pending the successful completion of
             454      probation with respect to a crime of moral turpitude or any other crime that, when considered
             455      with the functions and duties of the occupation or profession for which the license was issued
             456      or is to be issued, bears a reasonable relationship to the licensee's or applicant's ability to safely
             457      or competently practice the occupation or profession;
             458          (d) engaging in conduct that results in disciplinary action, including reprimand,
             459      censure, diversion, probation, suspension, or revocation, by any other licensing or regulatory
             460      authority having jurisdiction over the licensee or applicant in the same occupation or profession
             461      if the conduct would, in this state, constitute grounds for denial of licensure or disciplinary


             462      proceedings under Section 58-1-401 ;
             463          (e) engaging in conduct, including the use of intoxicants, drugs, narcotics, or similar
             464      chemicals, to the extent that the conduct does, or might reasonably be considered to, impair the
             465      ability of the licensee or applicant to safely engage in the occupation or profession;
             466          (f) practicing or attempting to practice an occupation or profession regulated under this
             467      title despite being physically or mentally unfit to do so;
             468          (g) practicing or attempting to practice an occupation or profession regulated under this
             469      title through gross incompetence, gross negligence, or a pattern of incompetency or negligence;
             470          (h) practicing or attempting to practice an occupation or profession requiring licensure
             471      under this title by any form of action or communication which is false, misleading, deceptive,
             472      or fraudulent;
             473          (i) practicing or attempting to practice an occupation or profession regulated under this
             474      title beyond the scope of the licensee's competency, abilities, or education;
             475          (j) practicing or attempting to practice an occupation or profession regulated under this
             476      title beyond the scope of the licensee's license;
             477          (k) verbally, physically, mentally, or sexually abusing or exploiting any person through
             478      conduct connected with the licensee's practice under this title or otherwise facilitated by the
             479      licensee's license;
             480          (l) acting as a supervisor without meeting the qualification requirements for that
             481      position that are defined by statute or rule;
             482          (m) issuing, or aiding and abetting in the issuance of, an order or prescription for a drug
             483      or device:
             484          (i) without first obtaining information in the usual course of professional practice, that
             485      is sufficient to establish a diagnosis, to identify conditions, and to identify contraindications to
             486      the proposed treatment; or
             487          (ii) with prescriptive authority conferred by an exception issued under this title, or a
             488      multi-state practice privilege recognized under this title, if the prescription was issued without
             489      first obtaining information, in the usual course of professional practice, that is sufficient to
             490      establish a diagnosis, to identify underlying conditions, and to identify contraindications to the
             491      proposed treatment; [or]
             492          (n) failing to notify law enforcement of a confirmed fraudulent attempt to fill a


             493      prescription; or
             494          [(n)] (o) violating a provision of Section 58-1-501.5 .
             495          Section 7. Section 58-1-502 is amended to read:
             496           58-1-502. Unlawful conduct -- Penalties.
             497          (1) Unless otherwise specified in this title, [any] a person who violates the unlawful
             498      conduct provisions defined in this title is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
             499          (2) (a) If upon inspection or investigation, the division concludes that a person has
             500      violated Subsection 58-1-501 (1)(a) or (c) or any rule or order issued with respect to those
             501      subsections and that disciplinary action is appropriate, the director or the director's designee
             502      from within the division shall promptly:
             503          (i) issue a citation to the person according to this section and any pertinent rules;
             504          (ii) attempt to negotiate a stipulated settlement; or
             505          (iii) notify the person to appear before an adjudicative proceeding conducted under
             506      Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.
             507          (b) (i) The division may assess a fine under this Subsection (2) against a person who
             508      violates Subsection 58-1-501 (1)(a) or (c) or any rule or order issued with respect to those
             509      subsections as evidenced by:
             510          (A) an uncontested citation;
             511          (B) a stipulated settlement; or
             512          (C) a finding of a violation in an adjudicative proceeding.
             513          (ii) The division may, in addition to or in lieu of a fine under Subsection (2)(b)(i),
             514      order the person to cease and desist from violating Subsection 58-1-501 (1)(a) or (c) or any rule
             515      or order issued with respect to this section.
             516          (c) Except for a cease and desist order, the division may not assess the licensure
             517      sanctions cited in Section 58-1-401 through a citation.
             518          (d) A citation shall:
             519          (i) be in writing;
             520          (ii) describe with particularity the nature of the violation, including a reference to the
             521      provision of the chapter, rule, or order alleged to have been violated;
             522          (iii) clearly state that the recipient must notify the division in writing within 20
             523      calendar days of service of the citation if the recipient wishes to contest the citation at a hearing


             524      conducted under Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act; and
             525          (iv) clearly explain the consequences of failure to timely contest the citation or to make
             526      payment of any fine assessed by the citation within the time specified in the citation.
             527          (e) The division may issue a notice in lieu of a citation.
             528          (f) (i) If within 20 calendar days from the service of the citation, the person to whom
             529      the citation was issued fails to request a hearing to contest the citation, the citation becomes the
             530      final order of the division and is not subject to further agency review.
             531          (ii) The period to contest a citation may be extended by the division for cause.
             532          (g) The division may refuse to issue or renew, suspend, revoke, or place on probation
             533      the license of a licensee who fails to comply with a citation after it becomes final.
             534          (h) The failure of an applicant for licensure to comply with a citation after it becomes
             535      final is a ground for denial of license.
             536          (i) The division may not issue a citation under this section after the expiration of six
             537      months following the occurrence of a violation.
             538          (j) The director or the director's designee shall assess fines according to the following:
             539          (i) for the first offense handled pursuant to Subsection (2)(a), a fine of up to $1,000;
             540          (ii) for a second offense handled pursuant to Subsection (2)(a), a fine of up to $2,000;
             541      and
             542          (iii) for any subsequent offense handled pursuant to Subsection (2)(a), a fine of up to
             543      $2,000 for each day of continued offense.
             544          (3) (a) An action for a first or second offense which has not yet resulted in a final order
             545      of the division may not preclude initiation of any subsequent action for a second or subsequent
             546      offense during the pendency of any preceding action.
             547          (b) The final order on a subsequent action is considered a second or subsequent
             548      offense, respectively, provided the preceding action resulted in a first or second offense,
             549      respectively.
             550          (4) (a) The director may collect a penalty that is not paid by:
             551          (i) either referring the matter to a collection agency; or
             552          (ii) bringing an action in the district court of the county in which the person against
             553      whom the penalty is imposed resides or in the county where the office of the director is located.
             554          (b) Any county attorney or the attorney general of the state shall provide legal


             555      assistance and advice to the director in an action to collect the penalty.
             556          (c) A court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the division in an action
             557      brought by the division to enforce the provisions of this section.
             558          Section 8. Section 58-22-302 is amended to read:
             559           58-22-302. Qualifications for licensure.
             560          (1) Each applicant for licensure as a professional engineer shall:
             561          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             562          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504 ;
             563          (c) provide satisfactory evidence of good moral character;
             564          (d) (i) have graduated and received a bachelors or masters degree from an engineering
             565      program meeting criteria established by rule by the division in collaboration with the board; or
             566          (ii) have completed the Transportation Engineering Technology and Fundamental
             567      Engineering College Program prior to July 1, 1998, under the direction of the Utah Department
             568      of Transportation and as certified by the Utah Department of Transportation;
             569          (e) have successfully completed a program of qualifying experience established by rule
             570      by the division in collaboration with the board;
             571          (f) have successfully passed examinations established by rule by the division in
             572      collaboration with the board; and
             573          (g) meet with the board or representative of the division upon request for the purpose
             574      of evaluating the applicant's qualification for licensure.
             575          (2) Each applicant for licensure as a professional structural engineer shall:
             576          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             577          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504 ;
             578          (c) provide satisfactory evidence of good moral character;
             579          (d) have graduated and received an earned bachelors or masters degree from an
             580      engineering program meeting criteria established by rule by the division in collaboration with
             581      the board;
             582          (e) have successfully completed three years of licensed professional engineering
             583      experience established by rule by the division in collaboration with the board, except that prior
             584      to January 1, 2009, an applicant for licensure may submit a signed affidavit in a form
             585      prescribed by the division stating that the applicant is currently engaged in the practice of


             586      structural engineering;
             587          (f) have successfully passed examinations established by rule by the division in
             588      collaboration with the board, except that prior to January 1, 2009, an applicant for licensure
             589      may submit a signed affidavit in a form prescribed by the division stating that the applicant is
             590      currently engaged in the practice of structural engineering; and
             591          (g) meet with the board or representative of the division upon request for the purpose
             592      of evaluating the applicant's qualification for licensure.
             593          (3) Each applicant for licensure as a professional land surveyor shall:
             594          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             595          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504 ;
             596          (c) provide satisfactory evidence of good moral character;
             597          (d) (i) have graduated and received an associates, bachelors, or masters degree from a
             598      land surveying program, or an equivalent land surveying program, such as a program offered by
             599      the Utah College of Applied Technology as approved by the State Board of Regents,
             600      established by rule by the division in collaboration with the board, and have successfully
             601      completed a program of qualifying experience in land surveying established by rule by the
             602      division in collaboration with the board; or
             603          (ii) have successfully completed a program of qualifying experience in land surveying
             604      prior to January 1, 2007, in accordance with rules established by the division in collaboration
             605      with the board;
             606          (e) have successfully passed examinations established by rule by the division in
             607      collaboration with the board; and
             608          (f) meet with the board or representative of the division upon request for the purpose of
             609      evaluating the applicant's qualification for licensure.
             610          (4) Each applicant for licensure by endorsement shall:
             611          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             612          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504 ;
             613          (c) provide satisfactory evidence of good moral character;
             614          (d) submit satisfactory evidence of:
             615          (i) current licensure in good standing in a jurisdiction recognized by rule by the
             616      division in collaboration with the board;


             617          (ii) having successfully passed an examination established by rule by the division in
             618      collaboration with the board; and
             619          (iii) full-time employment as a principal for at least five of the last seven years
             620      immediately preceding the date of the application as a:
             621          (A) licensed professional engineer[,] for licensure as a professional engineer;
             622          (B) licensed professional structural engineer[,] for licensure as a structural engineer; or
             623          (C) licensed professional land surveyor [as a principal for at least five of the last seven
             624      years immediately preceding the date of the application] for licensure as a professional land
             625      surveyor; and
             626          (e) meet with the board or representative of the division upon request for the purpose
             627      of evaluating the applicant's qualifications for license.
             628          (5) The rules made to implement this section shall be in accordance with Title 63G,
             629      Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
             630          Section 9. Section 58-31b-302 is amended to read:
             631           58-31b-302. Qualifications for licensure or certification -- Criminal background
             632      checks.
             633          (1) An applicant for certification as a medication aide shall:
             634          (a) submit an application to the division on a form prescribed by the division;
             635          (b) pay a fee to the division as determined under Section 63J-1-504 ;
             636          (c) have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
             637          (d) have a current certification as a nurse aide, in good standing, from the Department
             638      of Health;
             639          (e) have a minimum of 2,000 hours of experience within the two years prior to
             640      application, working as a certified nurse aide in a long-term care facility;
             641          (f) obtain letters of recommendation from a long-term care facility administrator and
             642      one licensed nurse familiar with the applicant's work practices as a certified nurse aide;
             643          (g) be in a condition of physical and mental health that will permit the applicant to
             644      practice safely as a medication aide certified;
             645          (h) have completed an approved education program or an equivalent as determined by
             646      the division in collaboration with the board;
             647          (i) have passed the examinations as required by division rule made in collaboration


             648      with the board; and
             649          (j) meet with the board, if requested, to determine the applicant's qualifications for
             650      certification.
             651          (2) An applicant for licensure as a licensed practical nurse shall:
             652          (a) submit to the division an application in a form prescribed by the division;
             653          (b) pay to the division a fee determined under Section 63J-1-504 ;
             654          (c) have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
             655          (d) be in a condition of physical and mental health that will permit the applicant to
             656      practice safely as a licensed practical nurse;
             657          (e) have completed an approved practical nursing education program or an equivalent
             658      as determined by the board;
             659          (f) have passed the examinations as required by division rule made in collaboration
             660      with the board; and
             661          (g) meet with the board, if requested, to determine the applicant's qualifications for
             662      licensure.
             663          (3) An applicant for licensure as a registered nurse shall:
             664          (a) submit to the division an application form prescribed by the division;
             665          (b) pay to the division a fee determined under Section 63J-1-504 ;
             666          (c) have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
             667          (d) be in a condition of physical and mental health that will allow the applicant to
             668      practice safely as a registered nurse;
             669          (e) have completed an approved registered nursing education program;
             670          (f) have passed the examinations as required by division rule made in collaboration
             671      with the board; and
             672          (g) meet with the board, if requested, to determine the applicant's qualifications for
             673      licensure.
             674          (4) Applicants for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse shall:
             675          (a) submit to the division an application on a form prescribed by the division;
             676          (b) pay to the division a fee determined under Section 63J-1-504 ;
             677          (c) be in a condition of physical and mental health which will allow the applicant to
             678      practice safely as an advanced practice registered nurse;


             679          (d) hold a current registered nurse license in good standing issued by the state or be
             680      qualified at the time for licensure as a registered nurse;
             681          (e) (i) have earned a graduate degree in:
             682          (A) an advanced practice registered nurse nursing education program; or
             683          (B) a related area of specialized knowledge as determined appropriate by the division
             684      in collaboration with the board; or
             685          (ii) have completed a nurse anesthesia program in accordance with Subsection
             686      (4)(f)(ii);
             687          (f) have completed:
             688          (i) course work in patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment, and
             689      pharmacotherapeutics from an education program approved by the division in collaboration
             690      with the board; or
             691          (ii) a nurse anesthesia program which is approved by the Council on Accreditation of
             692      Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs;
             693          (g) have successfully completed clinical practice in psychiatric and mental health
             694      nursing, including psychotherapy as defined by division rule, after completion of [the] a
             695      doctorate or master's degree required for licensure, to practice within the psychiatric and mental
             696      health nursing specialty;
             697          (h) have passed the examinations as required by division rule made in collaboration
             698      with the board;
             699          (i) be currently certified by a program approved by the division in collaboration with
             700      the board and submit evidence satisfactory to the division of the certification; and
             701          (j) meet with the board, if requested, to determine the applicant's qualifications for
             702      licensure.
             703          (5) For each applicant for licensure or certification under this chapter:
             704          (a) the applicant shall:
             705          (i) submit fingerprint cards in a form acceptable to the division at the time the
             706      application is filed; and
             707          (ii) consent to a fingerprint background check by the Utah Bureau of Criminal
             708      Identification and the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the application; and
             709          (b) the division shall request the Department of Public Safety to complete a Federal


             710      Bureau of Investigation criminal background check through the national criminal history
             711      system (NCIC) or any successor system.
             712          (6) For purposes of conducting the criminal background checks required in Subsection
             713      (5), the division shall have direct access to criminal background information maintained
             714      pursuant to Title 53, Chapter 10, Part 2, Bureau of Criminal Identification.
             715          (7) (a) (i) Any new nurse license or certification issued under this section shall be
             716      conditional, pending completion of the criminal background check.
             717          (ii) If the criminal background check discloses the applicant has failed to accurately
             718      disclose a criminal history, the license or certification shall be immediately and automatically
             719      revoked.
             720          (b) (i) Any person whose conditional license or certification has been revoked under
             721      Subsection (7)(a) shall be entitled to a postrevocation hearing to challenge the revocation.
             722          (ii) The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4,
             723      Administrative Procedures Act.
             724          (8) (a) If a person has been charged with a violent felony, as defined in Subsection
             725      76-3-203.5 (1)(c), and, as a result, the person has been convicted, entered a plea of guilty or
             726      nolo contendere, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere held in abeyance pending the
             727      successful completion of probation:
             728          (i) the person is disqualified for licensure under this chapter; and
             729          (ii) (A) if the person is licensed under this chapter, the division:
             730          (I) shall act upon the license as required under Section 58-1-401 ; and
             731          (II) may not renew or subsequently issue a license to the person under this chapter; and
             732          (B) if the person is not licensed under this chapter, the division may not issue a license
             733      to the person under this chapter.
             734          (b) If a person has been charged with a felony other than a violent felony, as defined in
             735      Subsection 76-3-203.5 (1)(c), and, as a result, the person has been convicted, entered a plea of
             736      guilty or nolo contendere, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere held in abeyance
             737      pending the successful completion of probation:
             738          (i) if the person is licensed under this chapter, the division shall determine whether the
             739      felony disqualifies the person for licensure under this chapter and act upon the license, as
             740      required, in accordance with Section 58-1-401 ; and


             741          (ii) if the person is not licensed under this chapter, the person may not file an
             742      application for licensure under this chapter any sooner than five years after having completed
             743      the conditions of the sentence or plea agreement.
             744          Section 10. Section 58-47b-102 is amended to read:
             745           58-47b-102. Definitions.
             746          In addition to the definitions in Section 58-1-102 , as used in this chapter:
             747          (1) "Board" means the Board of Massage Therapy created in Section 58-47b-201 .
             748          (2) "Breast" means the female mammary gland and does not include the muscles,
             749      connective tissue, or other soft tissue of the upper chest.
             750          (3) "Homeostasis" means maintaining, stabilizing, or returning to equilibrium the
             751      muscular system.
             752          (4) "Massage apprentice" means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage
             753      apprentice to work under the direct supervision of a licensed massage therapist.
             754          (5) "Massage therapist" means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage
             755      therapist.
             756          (6) "Practice of massage therapy" means:
             757          (a) the examination, assessment, and evaluation of the soft tissue structures of the body
             758      for the purpose of devising a treatment plan to promote homeostasis;
             759          (b) the systematic manual or mechanical manipulation of the soft tissue of the body for
             760      the [therapeutic] purpose of:
             761          (i) promoting the health and well-being of a client;
             762          (ii) enhancing the circulation of the blood and lymph;
             763          (iii) relaxing and lengthening muscles;
             764          (iv) relieving pain;
             765          (v) restoring metabolic balance; [and]
             766          (vi) achieving homeostasis; and
             767          (vii) recreational or other purposes;
             768          (c) the use of the hands or a mechanical or electrical apparatus in connection with this
             769      Subsection (6);
             770          (d) the use of rehabilitative procedures involving the soft tissue of the body;
             771          (e) range of motion or movements without spinal adjustment as set forth in Section


             772      58-73-102 ;
             773          (f) oil rubs, heat lamps, salt glows, hot and cold packs, or tub, shower, steam, and
             774      cabinet baths;
             775          (g) manual traction and stretching exercise;
             776          (h) correction of muscular distortion by treatment of the soft tissues of the body;
             777          (i) counseling, education, and other advisory services to reduce the incidence and
             778      severity of physical disability, movement dysfunction, and pain;
             779          (j) similar or related activities and modality techniques; and
             780          (k) the practice described in this Subsection (6) on an animal to the extent permitted
             781      by:
             782          (i) Subsection 58-28-307 (12);
             783          (ii) the provisions of this chapter; and
             784          (iii) division rule.
             785          (7) "Soft tissue" means the muscles and related connective tissue.
             786          (8) "Unlawful conduct" is as defined in Sections 58-1-501 and 58-47b-501 .
             787          (9) "Unprofessional conduct" is as defined in Sections 58-1-501 and 58-47b-502 and as
             788      may be further defined by division rule.
             789          Section 11. Section 58-55-302.7 is amended to read:
             790           58-55-302.7. Continuing education requirements for electricians, elevator
             791      mechanics, and plumbers.
             792          (1) As used in this section:
             793          (a) "Licensed electrician" means an individual licensed under this chapter as an
             794      apprentice electrician, journeyman electrician, master electrician, residential journeyman
             795      electrician, or residential master electrician.
             796          (b) "Licensed elevator mechanic" means an individual licensed under this chapter as an
             797      elevator mechanic.
             798          [(b)] (c) "Licensed plumber" means an individual licensed under this chapter as an
             799      apprentice plumber, journeyman plumber, master plumber, residential journeyman plumber, or
             800      residential master plumber.
             801          (2) Beginning December 1, 2010, during each two-year renewal cycle established by
             802      rule under Subsection 58-55-303 (1):


             803          (a) a licensed electrician shall complete 16 hours of continuing education under the
             804      continuing education program established under this section; [and]
             805          (b) a licensed plumber shall complete 12 hours of continuing education under the
             806      continuing education program established under this section[.]; and
             807          (c) a licensed elevator mechanic shall complete eight hours of continuing education
             808      under the continuing education program established under this section.
             809          (3) The commission shall, with the concurrence of the division, establish by rule:
             810          (a) a continuing education program for licensed electricians; [and]
             811          (b) a continuing education program for licensed elevator mechanics; and
             812          [(b)] (c) a continuing education program for licensed plumbers.
             813          (4) The division may contract with a person to establish and maintain a continuing
             814      education registry to include:
             815          (a) an online application for a continuing education course provider to apply to the
             816      division for approval of the course for inclusion in the continuing education program;
             817          (b) a list of courses that the division has approved for inclusion in the continuing
             818      education program; and
             819          (c) a list of courses that:
             820          (i) a licensed electrician, licensed elevator mechanic, or licensed plumber has
             821      completed under the continuing education program; and
             822          (ii) the licensed electrician, licensed elevator mechanic, or licensed plumber may
             823      access to monitor compliance with the continuing education requirement under Subsection (2).
             824          (5) The division may charge a fee, established by the division under Section 63J-1-504 ,
             825      to administer the requirements of this section.
             826          Section 12. Section 58-55-303 is amended to read:
             827           58-55-303. Term of license -- Expiration -- Renewal.
             828          (1) (a) Each license issued under this chapter shall be issued in accordance with a
             829      two-year renewal cycle established by rule.
             830          (b) The division may by rule extend or shorten a renewal period by as much as one year
             831      to stagger the renewal cycle it administers.
             832          (2) At the time of renewal, the licensee shall show satisfactory evidence of:
             833          (a) continuing financial responsibility as required under Section 58-55-306 ;


             834          (b) for a contractor licensee, completion of six hours of approved continuing education,
             835      as required in Section 58-55-302.5 ; and
             836          (c) if the licensee is an apprentice electrician or plumber, journeyman electrician or
             837      plumber, master electrician or plumber, residential journeyman electrician or plumber, or
             838      residential master electrician or plumber, completion of the number of hours of continuing
             839      education specified under Section 58-55-302.7 .
             840          (3) Each license automatically expires on the expiration date shown on the license
             841      unless the licensee renews the license in accordance with Section 58-1-308 .
             842          (4) The requirements of Subsection 58-55-302 (9) shall also apply to applicants seeking
             843      to renew or reinstate a license.
             844          (5) In addition to any other requirements imposed by law, if a license has been
             845      suspended or revoked for any reason, the applicant:
             846          (a) shall pay in full all fines imposed by the division;
             847          (b) resolve any outstanding citations or disciplinary actions with the division;
             848          (c) satisfy any Section 58-55-503 judgment and sentence or nontrial resolution;
             849          (d) complete a new financial responsibility review as required under Section
             850      58-55-306 , using only titled assets; and
             851          (e) pay in full any reimbursement amount as provided in Title 38, Chapter 11,
             852      Residence Lien Restriction and Lien Recovery Fund Act.
             853          [(6) At the time of license renewal, each elevator contract licensee and elevator
             854      mechanic licensee shall show satisfactory evidence of having completed eight hours of
             855      approved professional education during the last year of a two-year period in accordance with
             856      standards defined by rule by the division in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
             857      Administrative Rulemaking Act.]
             858          Section 13. Section 58-78-302 is amended to read:
             859           58-78-302. Qualifications for licensure -- Licensure by credential.
             860          (1) Except as provided in Subsection [(4)] (2), an applicant for licensure as a
             861      vocational rehabilitation counselor under this chapter shall:
             862          (a) submit an application in a form as prescribed by the division;
             863          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504 to recover the
             864      costs of administering licensing requirements relating to vocational rehabilitation counselors;


             865          (c) be of good moral character;
             866          (d) provide satisfactory evidence of having earned a master's degree in rehabilitation
             867      counseling or a related field;
             868          (e) provide satisfactory evidence of having 4,000 hours of disability related work
             869      experience under the supervision of a licensed vocational rehabilitation counselor, except as
             870      otherwise provided in Subsection (2); and
             871          (f) [after January 1, 2011,] meet the examination requirement established by rule by the
             872      division in collaboration with the board.
             873          [(2) Beginning January 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2010, an applicant is not
             874      required to verify that the 4,000 hours of work experience required under Subsection (1)(e) was
             875      done under the supervision of a vocational rehabilitation counselor licensed under this chapter.]
             876          [(3) An applicant may satisfy the requirement of Subsection (1)(d) if, prior to January
             877      1, 2011, the applicant provides satisfactory evidence of:]
             878          [(a) having earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;]
             879          [(b) at least 10 years experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling or a disability
             880      related field;]
             881          [(c) currently practicing vocational rehabilitation counseling in Utah; and]
             882          [(d) holding a national certification as a:]
             883          [(i) Certified Rehabilitation Counselor;]
             884          [(ii) Certified Vocational Evaluator; or]
             885          [(iii) Certified Disability Management Specialist.]
             886          [(4)] (2) The division may issue a license under this chapter to an individual who is
             887      licensed in another state or jurisdiction to practice vocational rehabilitation counseling if the
             888      division finds that the other state or jurisdiction has substantially the same or higher licensure
             889      requirements as this state.
             890          Section 14. Section 58-78-303 is amended to read:
             891           58-78-303. Term of license -- Expiration -- Renewal.
             892          (1) The division shall issue each license under this chapter in accordance with [an
             893      annual] a two-year renewal cycle established by rule.
             894          (2) Each license automatically expires on the expiration date shown on the license
             895      unless renewed by the licensee in accordance with Section 58-1-308 .


             896          (3) Each person holding a license under this chapter as a vocational rehabilitation
             897      counselor shall complete in each period of licensure a program of qualifying continuing
             898      professional education in accordance with standards defined by rule.
             899          Section 15. Section 58-83-401 is amended to read:
             900           58-83-401. Grounds for denial of license -- Disciplinary proceedings --
             901      Termination of authority to prescribe -- Immediate and significant danger.
             902          (1) Grounds for refusing to issue a license to an applicant, for refusing to renew the
             903      license of a licensee, for revoking, suspending, restricting, or placing on probation the license
             904      of a licensee, for issuing a public [or private] reprimand to a licensee, and for issuing a cease
             905      and desist order:
             906          (a) shall be in accordance with Section 58-1-401 ; and
             907          (b) includes:
             908          (i) prescribing, dispensing, or facilitating the prescribing or dispensing of a drug not
             909      approved by the board under Section 58-83-306 ; or
             910          (ii) any other violation of this chapter.
             911          (2) The termination or expiration of a license under this chapter for any reason does not
             912      limit the division's authority to start or continue any investigation or adjudicative proceeding.
             913          (3) (a) Because of the working business relationship between and among the online
             914      prescriber, the Internet facilitator, and the online contract pharmacy, each entity's ability to
             915      comply with this chapter may depend in some respects on the actions of the others.
             916          (b) It is possible that a particular action or inaction by the online prescriber, the Internet
             917      facilitator, or the online contract pharmacy could have the effect of causing the other licensed
             918      entities to be out of compliance with this chapter, and each entity may, therefore, be held
             919      accountable for any related party's non-compliance, if the party knew or reasonably should
             920      have known of the other person's non-compliance.
             921          (4) (a) An online prescriber may lose the practitioner's professional license to prescribe
             922      any drug under this title if the online prescriber knew or reasonably should have known that the
             923      provisions of this chapter were violated by the online prescriber, the Internet facilitator, or the
             924      online contract pharmacy.
             925          (b) It is not a defense to an alleged violation under this chapter that the alleged
             926      violation was a result of an action or inaction not by the charged party but by the related online


             927      prescriber, the online contract pharmacy, or the Internet facilitator.
             928          (5) The following actions may result in an immediate suspension of the online
             929      prescriber's license, the online contract pharmacy's license, or the Internet facilitator's license,
             930      and each is considered an immediate and significant danger to the public health, safety, or
             931      welfare requiring immediate action by the division pursuant to Section 63G-4-502 to terminate
             932      the delivery of online pharmaceutical services by the licensee:
             933          (a) online prescribing, dispensing, or facilitation with respect to:
             934          (i) a person under the age of 18 years;
             935          (ii) a legend drug not authorized by the division in accordance with Section 58-83-306 ;
             936      and
             937          (iii) any controlled substance;
             938          (b) violating this chapter after having been given reasonable opportunity to cure the
             939      violation;
             940          (c) using the name or official seal of the state, the Utah Department of Commerce, or
             941      the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, or their boards, in an
             942      unauthorized manner; or
             943          (d) failing to respond to a request from the division within the time frame requested
             944      for:
             945          (i) an audit of the website; or
             946          (ii) records of the online prescriber, the Internet facilitator, or the online contract
             947      pharmacy.
             948          Section 16. Section 78B-6-205 is amended to read:
             949           78B-6-205. Judicial Council rules for ADR procedures.
             950          (1) To promote the use of ADR procedures, the Judicial Council may by rule establish
             951      experimental and permanent ADR programs administered by the Administrative Office of the
             952      Courts under the supervision of the director of Dispute Resolution Programs.
             953          (2) The rules of the Judicial Council shall be based upon the purposes and provisions
             954      of this part. Any procedural and evidentiary rules adopted by the Supreme Court may not
             955      impinge on the constitutional rights of any parties.
             956          (3) The rules of the Judicial Council shall include provisions:
             957          (a) to orient parties and their counsel to the ADR program, ADR procedures, and the


             958      rules of the Judicial Council;
             959          (b) to identify types of civil actions that qualify for ADR procedures;
             960          (c) to refer to ADR procedures all or particular issues within a civil action;
             961          (d) to protect persons not parties to the civil action whose rights may be affected in the
             962      resolution of the dispute;
             963          (e) to ensure that no party or its attorney is prejudiced for electing, in good faith, not to
             964      participate in an optional ADR procedure;
             965          (f) to exempt any case from the ADR program in which the objectives of ADR would
             966      not be realized;
             967          (g) to create timetables to ensure that the ADR procedure is instituted and completed
             968      without undue delay or expense;
             969          (h) to establish the qualifications of ADR providers for each form of ADR procedure
             970      including that[: (i) an ADR provider may, but need not be, a certified ADR provider pursuant
             971      to Title 58, Chapter 39a, Alternative Dispute Resolution Providers Certification Act; and (ii)]
             972      formal education in any particular field may not, by itself, be either a prerequisite or sufficient
             973      qualification to serve as an ADR provider under the program authorized by this part;
             974          (i) to govern the conduct of each type of ADR procedure, including the site at which
             975      the procedure is conducted;
             976          (j) to establish the means for the selection of an ADR provider for each form of ADR
             977      procedure;
             978          (k) to determine the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the ADR provider for each
             979      form of ADR procedure;
             980          (l) to establish a code of ethics applicable to ADR providers with means for its
             981      enforcement;
             982          (m) to protect and preserve the privacy and confidentiality of ADR procedures;
             983          (n) to protect and preserve the privacy rights of the persons attending the ADR
             984      procedures;
             985          (o) to permit waiver of all or part of fees assessed for referral of a case to the ADR
             986      program on a showing of impecuniosity or other compelling reason;
             987          (p) to authorize imposition of sanctions for failure of counsel or parties to participate in
             988      good faith in the ADR procedure assigned;


             989          (q) to assess the fees to cover the cost of compensation for the services of the ADR
             990      provider and reimbursement for the provider's allowable, out-of-pocket expenses and
             991      disbursements; and
             992          (r) to allow vacation of an award by a court as provided in Section 78B-11-124 .
             993          (4) The Judicial Council may, from time to time, limit the application of its ADR rules
             994      to particular judicial districts.
             995          Section 17. Repealer.
             996          This bill repeals:
             997          Section 58-39a-1, Short title.
             998          Section 58-39a-2, Definitions.
             999          Section 58-39a-3, Board -- Composition -- Duties.
             1000          Section 58-39a-4, Certification and recognition of certification by other states.
             1001          Section 58-39a-5, Qualifications for certification.
             1002          Section 58-39a-5.5, Term of certificate -- Expiration -- Renewal.
             1003          Section 58-39a-6, Grounds for denial of certificate -- Disciplinary proceedings.




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