No. 38382 (5-year Review): Rule R156-81. Retired Volunteer Health Care Practitioner Act Rule

DAR File No.: 38382
Filed: 03/25/2014 02:18:02 PM

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 81, provides for the licensure of volunteer health care practitioners. Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) provides that the Division may adopt and enforce rules to administer Title 58. Subsection 58-81-104(4) provides the Division and respective practitioner licensing boards may adopt rules with respect to Title 58, Chapter 81. This rule was enacted to clarify the provisions of Title 58, Chapter 81, with respect to the various classifications of volunteer health care practitioners.

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Since the rule was originally enacted in June 2009, the Division has received no written comments with respect to this rule.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 81, with respect to volunteer health care practitioners.

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:

• Noel Taxin at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6621, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

03/25/2014

Authorized by:

Mark Steinagel, Director

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