No. 40150 (5-year Review): Rule R156-69. Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act Rule  

  • DAR File No.: 40150
    Filed: 01/21/2016 11:20:47 AM

    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 69, provides for the licensure of dentists and dental hygienists. Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) provides that the Division may adopt and enforce rules to administer Title 58. Subsection 58-69-201(3)(a) provides that the Dentists and Dental Hygienist 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 69, with respect to dentists and dental hygienists.

    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 last reviewed in March 2011, it has been amended four times. The Division has received no written comments with respect to this rule since March 2011.

    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 69, with respect to dentists and dental hygienists. The rule should also be continued as it provides information to ensure applicants for licensure are adequately trained and meet minimum licensure requirements and provides licensees with information concerning unprofessional conduct, definitions, and ethical standards relating to the profession.

    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:

    Effective:

    01/21/2016

    Authorized by:

    Mark Steinagel, Director


Document Information

Effective Date:
1/21/2016
Publication Date:
02/15/2016
Type:
Five-Year Notices of Review and Statements of Continuation
Filed Date:
01/21/2016
Agencies:
Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing
Authorized By:
Mark Steinagel, Director
DAR File No.:
40150
Summary:

Since the rule was last reviewed in March 2011, it has been amended four times. The Division has received no written comments with respect to this rule since March 2011.

CodeNo:
R156-69
CodeName:
{27625|R156-69|R156-69. Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act Rule}
Link Address:
CommerceOccupational and Professional LicensingHEBER M WELLS BLDG160 E 300 SSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316
Link Way:

Larry Marx, by phone at 801-530-6254, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at lmarx@utah.gov

AdditionalInfo:
More information about a Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation is available online. The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2016/b20160215.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version. For questions regarding the content or ...
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R156-69. Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act Rules.