DAR File No. 27400

Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing

R156-42a

Occupational Therapy Practice Act Rules

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 27400
Filed: 09/02/2004, 01:35
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Title 58, Chapter 42a, provides for the licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) provides that the Division may adopt and enforce rules to administer Title 58. Subsection 58-42a-201(3) provides that the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board's duties and responsibilities shall be in accordance with Section 58-1-202. Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a) provides that one of the duties of each board is to recommend appropriate rules to the division director. This rule was enacted to clarify the provisions of Title 58, Chapter 42a with respect to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Since this rule was last reviewed in September 1999, it has been amended one time. In July 2003, the Division amended the rule to delete any references to temporary licensure due to the national examination being available on demand. A rule hearing was held in July 2003; however, the Division received no written comments with respect to the proposed amendments. The Division has not received any other written comments with respect to this rule since it was last reviewed.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should be continued as it clarifies the provisions of Title 58, Chapter 42a, with respect to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Debra Hendren at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6621, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at dhendren@utah.gov

Authorized by:

J. Craig Jackson, Director

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Debra Hendren at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6621, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at dhendren@utah.gov

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