Summary
The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (Division) and Board propose deleting Section R156-42a-302b as unnecessary because it simply repeats the statutory language of Subsections 58-42a-302(1)(d) and (2)(d). In Section R156-42a-302d, these proposed amendments update the section to more clearly conform the stated exam requirements to the language of Subsections 58-42a-302(1)(f) and (2)(f), and to clarify that the Division will accept certification exams that were administered by a National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) predecessor organization. In Section R156-42a-303, as allowed by Subsection 58-1-308(5)(a)(ii)(B), these proposed amendments to this section will allow former Utah licensees whose licenses expired while active and in good standing, easier re-entry into practice by extending their reinstatement period from two years to five years. If these former licensees meet continuing education and certain other requirements, they may apply for reinstatement instead of being required to submit a new application for licensure, complete with all supporting documents as is required of an individual making an initial application for license, and demonstrating they meet all current qualifications for licensure.