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Title 32 - §2271. Declaration of purpose

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2271. Declaration of purpose

In order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from incompetent and unauthorized persons; to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants; and to assure the availability of occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need of those services, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the regulation of persons offering occupational therapy services. [1997, c. 294, §1 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §2272. Definitions

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2272. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1997, c. 294, §2 (rpr).]

1. ACOTE. "ACOTE" means the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, a nationally recognized accrediting agency for professional programs in the field of occupational therapy. [1997, c. 294, §2 (rpr).]

2. AOTA. "AOTA" means the American Occupational Therapy Association. [1997, c. 294, §2 (rpr).]

3. Board. "Board" means the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice established under this chapter. [1997, c. 294, §2 (rpr).]

4. Certification examination. "Certification examination" means the certification examination for a registered occupational therapist or the certification examination for certified occupational therapy assistant, both of which are administered by NBCOT. [1997, c. 294, §2 (rpr).]

5. Certified occupational therapy assistant. "Certified occupational therapy assistant" means an individual who has passed the certification examination of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy for an occupational therapy assistant or who was certified as an occupational therapy assistant prior to June 1977 and who is licensed to practice occupational therapy under this chapter in the State under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

A. [1997, c. 294, §2 (rp).]

B. [1997, c. 294, §2 (rp).]

C. [1997, c. 294, §2 (rp).]

[1997, c. 294, §2 (rpr).]

6. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. [1997, c. 294, §2 (rpr).]

7. Department. "Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. [1997, c. 294, §2 (rpr).]

7-A. Occupational therapy practitioner. [1997, c. 683, Pt. B, §18 (ral).]

8. Developing programs. "Developing programs" means programs that submitted a letter of intent to seek accreditation by ACOTE prior to December 1, 1994. [1997, c. 294, §2 (rpr).]

9. Level II fieldwork. "Level II fieldwork" means the experience required to prepare occupational therapy and occupation therapy assistant students to carry out professional responsibilities under appropriate supervision and professional role modeling. A minimum of 6 months, or 940 hours, of level II fieldwork is required for occupational therapy educational programs. A minimum of 12 weeks, or 440 hours, of level II fieldwork is required for occupational therapy assistant educational programs. [1997, c. 294, §2 (new).]

10. NBCOT. "NBCOT" means the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, formerly the AOTCB, or American Occupational Therapy Certification Board. [1997, c. 294, §2 (new).]

11. Occupational therapist. "Occupational therapist" means an individual who has passed the certification examination of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy for an occupational therapist or meets the requirements of section 2279, subsection 6 and who is licensed to practice occupational therapy under this chapter in the State. [1997, c. 294, §2 (new).]

12. Occupational therapy. "Occupational therapy" means the assessment, planning and implementation of a program of purposeful activities to develop or maintain adaptive skills necessary to achieve the maximal physical and mental functioning of the individual in the individual's daily pursuits. The practice of "occupational therapy" includes, but is not limited to, assessment and treatment of individuals whose abilities to cope with the tasks of living are threatened or impaired by developmental deficits, the aging process, learning disabilities, poverty and cultural differences, physical injury or disease, psychological and social disabilities or anticipated dysfunction, using:

A. Treatment techniques such as task-oriented activities to prevent or correct physical or emotional deficits or to minimize the disabling effect of these deficits in the life of the individual; [1997, c. 294, §2 (new).]

B. Assessment techniques such as assessment of cognitive and sensory motor abilities, assessment of the development of self-care activities and capacity for independence, assessment of the physical capacity for prevocational and work tasks, assessment of play and leisure performance and appraisal of living areas for the disabled; and [1997, c. 294, §2 (new).]

C. Specific occupational therapy techniques such as daily living skill activities, the fabrication and application of splinting devices, sensory motor activities, the use of specifically designed manual and creative activities, guidance in the selection and use of adaptive equipment, specific exercises to enhance functional performance and treatment techniques for physical capabilities for work activities. [1997, c. 294, §2 (new).]

The techniques may be applied in the treatment of individuals or groups. [1997, c. 294, §2 (new).]

12-A. Occupational therapy practitioner. "Occupational therapy practitioner" means an individual who is licensed as an occupational therapist registered or a certified occupational therapy assistant, both of whom are licensed occupational therapy practitioners under this chapter. [1999, c. 386, Pt. I, §1 (amd).]

13. Person. "Person" means any individual, partnership, unincorporated organization or corporation. [1997, c. 294, §2 (new).]

14. Supervision of COTA. "Supervision of COTA" means initial directions and periodic inspection of the service delivery and provision of relevant in-service training. The supervising licensed occupational therapist shall determine the frequency and nature of the supervision to be provided based on the clients' required level of care and the COTA's caseload, experience and competency. [1997, c. 294, §2 (new).]

15. Supervision of temporary licensees. "Supervision of temporary licensees" includes initial and periodic inspection or written assessments, written treatment plans, patient notes and periodic evaluation of performance. The reviews and evaluations must be conducted in person by a licensed occupational therapist. [1997, c. 294, §2 (new).]

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Title 32 - §2273. Board of Occupational Therapy Practice; establishment; compensation

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2273. Board of Occupational Therapy Practice; establishment; compensation

1. Establishment and membership. There is established within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, in accordance with Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 26, a Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. The board shall consist of 5 members appointed by the Governor. The persons appointed to the board, other than the public member, must have been engaged in rendering occupational therapy services to the public, teaching or research in occupational therapy for at least 2 years immediately preceding their appointments. At least 3 board members shall be occupational therapists. The 4th member shall be either an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant, if available. These members shall at all times be holders of valid licenses for the practice of occupational therapy in the State, except for the members of the first board, all of whom shall fulfill the requirements for licensure of this chapter. The remaining member shall be a representative of the public. [1989, c. 503, Pt. B, §134 (amd).]

2. Terms of appointment. The Governor, within 60 days following the effective date of this chapter, shall appoint 2 board members for a term of one year, 2 for a term of 2 years and one for a term of 3 years. Appointments made after the initial appointments are for 3-year terms. Terms begin on the first day of the calendar year and end on the last day of the calendar year, except for the first appointed members who serve through the last calendar day of the year in which they are appointed. Appointments of members must comply with section 60. A member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor. [1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §139 (amd).]

3. Meetings. The board shall meet during the first month of each calendar year to select a chairman and for other purposes. At least one additional meeting shall be held before the end of each calendar year. Other meetings may be convened at the call of the chairman or the written request of any 2 board members. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for all purposes. [1983, c. 746, §2 (new).]

4. Compensation. [1995, c. 397, §43 (rp).]

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Title 32 - §2274. Board of occupational therapy practice; powers and duties

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2274. Board of occupational therapy practice; powers and duties

1. Powers. The board shall administer and enforce this chapter and evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure. The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, administer oaths and may investigate or cause to be investigated any complaints made to it or any cases of noncompliance with or violation of this chapter. [1983, c. 746, § 2 (new).]

2. Rules. The board may adopt, in accordance with the Maine Adminstrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, rules relating to professional conduct to carry out the policy of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules relating to professional licensure and to the establishment of ethical standards of practice for persons holding a license to practice occupational therapy in this State. [1983, c. 746, § 2 (new).]

3. Hearings. Hearings may be conducted by the board to assist with investigations, to determine whether grounds exist for suspension, revocation or denial of a license, or as otherwise deemed necessary to the fulfillment of its responsibilities under this chapter. [1983, c. 746, § 2 (new).]

4. Records. The board shall keep such records and minutes as are necessary to the ordinary dispatch of its functions. [1983, c. 746, §2 (new).]

5. Contracts. [1995, c. 397, §44 (rp).]

6. Reports. No later than August 1st of each year, the board shall submit to the commissioner, for the preceding fiscal year ending June 30th, its annual report of its operations and financial position, together with such comments and recommendations as the commissioner deems essential. [1983, c. 746, § 2 (new).]

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Title 32 - §2275. Board of occupational therapy practice; administrative provisions

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2275. Board of occupational therapy practice; administrative provisions

1. Officers. The board shall appoint a secretary and may appoint other officers as it deems necessary. [1983, c. 746, § 2 (new).]

2. Employees. [1995, c. 397, §45 (rp).]

3. Budget. [1995, c. 397, §46 (rp).]

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Title 32 - §2276. License required

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2276. License required

1. License required. [1997, c. 294, §3 (rp).]

1-A. License required. A person may not practice, or profess to be authorized to practice occupational therapy, as an occupational therapist or certified occupational therapy assistant in this State or use the words "occupational therapist," "registered occupational therapist," "occupational therapy assistant" or "certified occupational therapy assistant" or the letters "O.T.," "O.T.R.," "O.T.A.," "C.O.T.A." or other words or letters to indicate that the person using the words or letters is a licensed occupational therapist or certified occupational therapy assistant, or that may misrepresent to the public that the person has received formalized training in the field of occupational therapy, unless that person is licensed in accordance with this chapter. This subsection is not intended to prohibit occupational therapy students and occupational therapy assistant students completing fieldwork from using the letters "O.T.S." and "O.T.A.S." respectively. [1999, c. 386, Pt. I, §2 (amd).]

2. Individual license. Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter. [1983, c. 746, §2 (new).]

3. Penalty; injunction. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A. The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin any person from violating this chapter, regardless of whether proceedings have been or may be instituted in the District Court or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted. [2003, c. 452, Pt. R, §4 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]

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Title 32 - §2277. Persons and practices exempt

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2277. Persons and practices exempt

Nothing in this chapter may be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services or activities of: [1983, c. 746, §2 (new).]

1. Licensed persons. Any person licensed in this State by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the person is licensed; [1997, c. 294, §4 (amd).]

2. Students or trainees. Any person pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy at a developing or an accredited or approved educational program, if the person is designated by a title that clearly indicates that person's status as a student or trainee. At the discretion of the supervising occupational therapist, the student or trainee may be assigned duties or functions commensurate with the student's or trainee's education and training. Occupational therapy students and occupational therapy assistant students completing fieldwork may use the letters "O.T.S." and "O.T.A.S." respectively. [1997, c. 294, §4 (amd).]

3. Supervised fieldworkers. [1997, c. 294, §4 (rp).]

4. Associates; reciprocity. [1991, c. 509, §11 (rp).]

5. Occupational therapy aides. [1991, c. 509, §11 (rp).]

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Title 32 - §2278. Temporary license

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2278. Temporary license

A temporary license may be granted to a person who has completed the education and level II fieldwork requirements of this chapter and who has also received NBCOT approval to sit for the appropriate certification examination. This temporary license allows the holder to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Temporary licensees shall take the first available national examination for which they become eligible. [1997, c. 294, §5 (rpr).] div>
A temporary license is valid until the results of the national examination are made available to the board. If the person has passed the national examination, a license must be issued under sections 2279 and 2280-A. The temporary license of a person who has failed the examination may be renewed one time at the discretion of the board. [1997, c. 294, §5 (new).] div>
If, for a legitimate reason, a person holding a temporary license does not take the first available national examination for which the person becomes eligible, the person must submit a letter to the board explaining the circumstances. After review, the board, at its discretion, may renew the person's temporary license once to allow the person to sit for the next scheduled national examination. [1997, c. 294, §5 (new).] div>
A temporary license may not be renewed more than once. [1997, c. 294, §5 (new).] div>
Foreign trained applicants must receive approval to sit for the examination from NBCOT in order to be eligible for a temporary license. [1997, c. 294, §5 (new).]
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Title 32 - §2279. Requirements for licensure

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2279. Requirements for licensure

An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapy practitioner must file a written application, provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant meets the following requirements. [1997, c. 683, Pt. B, §19 (rpr).]

1. Residence. An applicant need not be a resident of this State. [1983, c. 746, §2 (new).]

2. Character. [1997, c. 294, §6 (rp).]

2-A. Character references. An applicant must submit 2 completed character reference forms acceptable to the board. [1997, c. 294, §6 (new).]

3. Education. An applicant must present evidence satisfactory to the board of having successfully completed the academic and fieldwork requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy or occupational therapy assisting.

A. The occupational therapy or occupational therapy assisting educational program must be accredited by ACOTE. [1997, c. 294, §6 (amd).]

B. [1997, c. 294, §6 (rp).]

[1997, c. 294, §6 (amd).]

4. Experience. [1997, c. 294, §6 (rp).]

5. Examination. An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapy practitioner must pass an examination as provided for in section 2280-A. [1997, c. 683, Pt. B, §20 (rpr).]

6. Licensure. An applicant may be licensed as an occupational therapist if the applicant has practiced as an occupational therapy assistant for 4 years, has completed the level II fieldwork requirements for an occupational therapist before January 1, 1988, and has passed the examination for occupational therapists. [1997, c. 294, §6 (amd).]

7. Certification. An applicant must submit a verification of certification form from NBCOT. The form must be completed and signed by NBCOT. An applicant applying within 3 months of having taken the certification examination who has the examination scores sent directly to the board is exempt from this requirement. [1997, c. 294, §6 (new).]

8. Fee. An applicant must pay an application fee and license fee. [1997, c. 294, §6 (new).]

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Title 32 - §2280-A. National examination for licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2280-A. National examination for licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

The certification examination of NBCOT for the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant satisfies examination requirements of the board. The certification examination of NBCOT for the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant satisfies examination requirements of the board. [1997, c. 294, §8 (new).] div>
The certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant may be waived for any person who was certified as an occupational therapy assistant by the American Occupational Therapy Association prior to June 1977. [1997, c. 294, §8 (new).]
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Title 32 - §2280. Examination for licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (REPEALED)

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2280. Examination for licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (REPEALED)

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Title 32 - §2281. Waiver of requirements for licensure

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2281. Waiver of requirements for licensure

The board shall grant a license to any person who, prior to July 25, 1984, successfully completed an examination administered by the Psychological Corporation under contract with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board if that person meets the requirements of section 2279, subsections 1, 2-A and 3. [1997, c. 294, §9 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §2282. Issuance of license

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2282. Issuance of license

The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this chapter upon payment of the prescribed license fee. [1983, c. 746, § 2 (new).]
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Title 32 - §2283. Renewal of license

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2283. Renewal of license

1. Biennial renewal. Any license issued under this chapter is subject to biennial renewal and expires upon the stated expiration date, unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the rules of the board, including payment of a renewal fee. Licenses may be reinstated up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee of $10 in addition to the renewal fee. The 90-day period is for expediting the reinstatement process only. It does not extend the licensure period. Any person who submits an application for reinstatement more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may in its discretion, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that reinstatement application is made within 2 years from the date of that expiration. [1997, c. 294, §10 (amd).]

2. Inactive status. [1991, c. 509, §16 (rp).]

3. Continuing education. Each license renewal must be accompanied with evidence of continuing education as established by board rule. [1991, c. 509, §17 (amd).]

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Title 32 - §2284. Foreign-trained applicants

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2284. Foreign-trained applicants

Foreign-trained applicants are subject to the provisions of this section. [1997, c. 294, §11 (rpr).]

1. Approval. Applicants must receive approval for their educational programs, supervised fieldwork and English language proficiency, based on standards set by NBCOT. [1997, c. 294, §11 (new).]

2. Character references. Applicants must submit 2 completed character reference forms acceptable to the board. [1997, c. 294, §11 (new).]

3. Examination. Applicants for licensure as occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants must pass an examination as provided for in section 2280-A. [1997, c. 294, §11 (new).]

4. Certification. Applicants, except those applying within 3 months of having taken the certification examination who have their examination scores sent directly to the board, must submit a verification of certification form, provided by either the board or NBCOT. All forms must be completed and signed by NBCOT. [1997, c. 294, §11 (new).]

5. Fee. Applicants must pay application and license fees according to this chapter. [1997, c. 294, §11 (new).]

6. Temporary license. Foreign-trained applicants must receive approval to sit for the examination from NBCOT in order to be eligible for a temporary license. [1997, c. 294, §11 (new).]

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Title 32 - §2285. Fees

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2285. Fees

1. Amount. The fees are in the following amounts:

A. For an initial application, an amount set by the board that is reasonable and necessary for its purpose; [1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §30 (amd).]

B. For biennial renewal of a license, an amount set by the board not to exceed $120; and [1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §30 (amd).]

C. For a temporary license, an amount set by the board not to exceed $50. [1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §30 (amd).]

[1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §30 (amd).]

2. Disposal of fees. All fees received by the board must be paid to the Treasurer of State to be used for carrying out this chapter. Any balance of fees may not lapse but must be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purposes in the following fiscal years. All fees are nonrefundable. [1997, c. 294, §13 (amd).]

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Title 32 - §2286. Disciplinary actions

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
§2286. Disciplinary actions

1. Complaints. The board may order an investigation of a complaint on its own motion or on written complaint filed with the board regarding noncompliance with or violation of any section of this chapter or of any rules adopted by the board. [1983, c. 746, §2 (new).]

2. Disciplinary actions; grounds. The board may suspend or revoke a license pursuant to Title 5, section 10004. The board may refuse to renew or the District Court may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license issued under this chapter or any rule or order of the board. The following shall be grounds for an action to refuse to issue, modify, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the license of a person under this chapter:

A. The practice of fraud or deceit in obtaining a license under this chapter or in connection with service rendered within the scope of the license issued; [1983, c. 746, §2 (new).]

B. Unprofessional conduct. A licensee has engaged in unprofessional conduct if the licensee violates any standard of professional behavior as defined by the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, as adopted by AOTA; [1997, c. 294, §14 (amd).]

C. Subject to the limitations of Title 5, chapter 341, conviction of a crime which involves dishonesty or false statement or which relates directly to the practice for which the licensee is licensed or conviction of any crime for which imprisonment for one year or more may be imposed; or [1983, c. 746, §2 (new).]

D. Any violation of this chapter or rules adopted by the board. [1983, c. 746, §2 (new).]

[1997, c. 294, §14 (amd); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (amd); §80 (aff).]

3. Reinstatement. An application for reinstatement may be made to the board one year from the date of revocation of a license. The board may accept or reject an application for reinstatement and hold a hearing to consider the reinstatement. [1983, c. 746, §2 (new).]

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