DAR File No. 32413

Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing

R156-42a

Occupational Therapy Practice Act Rule

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 32413
Filed: 02/26/2009, 11:39
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 the last time this rule was reviewed in 2004, it has been amended once in 2007. The Division has received no written comments with respect to this rule.

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 provides a mechanism to inform potential licensees of the requirements for licensure as allowed under statutory authority provided in Title 58, Chapter 42a, with respect to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. The rule should also be continued as it provides information to ensure applicants for licensure are adequately trained and meet minimum licensure requirements.

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

Commerce
Occupational and Professional Licensing
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Rich Oborn at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6767, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at roborn@utah.gov

Authorized by:

F. David Stanley, Director