Contents
- Model Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Practice Act
- Section 1. Short Title
- Section 2. Declaration of Public Policy
- Section 3. Definitions
- Section 4. Exceptions
- Section 5. Powers and Duties of the Department
- Section 6. Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics
- Section 7. Board Immunity
- Section 8. Application for Original License
- Section 9. Qualifications for Licensure as Orthotist, Prosthetist or Pedorthist
- Section 10. Qualifications for Licensure as Assistants, Fitters and Technicians
- Section 11. Examination Requirement
- Section 12. Transition Period
- Section 13. Enforcement
- Section 14. Limitation on Provision of Care and Services
- Section 15. Facility Accreditation
- Section 16. Renewal; Restoration; Military Service
- Section 17. Elective Inactive Status
- Section 18. Endorsement
- Section 19. Fees
- Section 20. Directory of Licensees
- Section 21. Practice by Corporations
- Section 22. Grounds for Discipline
- Section 23. Injunction; Cease and Desist Order
- Section 24. Investigations; Notice and Hearing
- Section 25. Transcript
- Section 26. Board Findings and Recommendations.
- Section 27. Motion for Rehearing
- Section 28. Rehearing on Order of Director
- Section 29. Appointment of Hearing Officer; Arbitration
- Section 30. Order or Certified Copy
- Section 31. Restoration of Suspended or Revoked License.
- Section 32. Surrender of License.
- Section 33. Temporary Suspension of a License.
- Section 34. Administrative Review Law and Venue
- Section 35. Cost for Certifications of Record
- Section 36. Penalties
- Section 37. (State name) Administrative Procedure Act
- Section 38. Sunset Act
- Section 39. Effective Date
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ABC Model Practice Act
December 2021
Section 6. Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics
(a) There is established a Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, which shall consist of six voting members to be appointed by the Director. At least three members shall be practicing licensed orthotists, licensed prosthetists or licensed pedorthists. These members may be licensed in more than one discipline and their appointments must equally represent all three disciplines. At least two members shall be a member of the public preferably who is a consumer of orthotic, prosthetic or pedorthic professional services.
(b) Each member of the Board shall serve a term of three years, except that of the initial appointments to the Board: two members shall be appointed for one year, two members shall be appointed for two years and two members shall be appointed for three years. Each member shall hold office and execute his or her Board responsibilities until the qualification and appointment of his or her successor. No member of the Board shall serve more than eight consecutive years or two full terms, whichever is greater.
(c) The Board shall annually elect a chairperson and vice chairperson who shall be licensed under this Act.
(d) Members of the Board shall receive as compensation a reasonable sum as determined by the Director for each day actually engaged in the duties of the office and shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in performing the duties of the office.
(e) A quorum of the Board shall consist of a majority of Board members currently appointed.
(f) The Director may terminate the appointment of any member for cause which, in the opinion of the Director, reasonably justifies termination, which may include, but is not limited to, a Board member who has an unexcused absence at two consecutive meetings.
(g) Membership of the Board should reasonably reflect representation from the geographic areas in this State.
