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HB 499 Professions and occupations; regulation, petitions, review by Board, report.
Introduced by: David E. Yancey | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Professions and occupations; standards for regulation. Provides that a professional and occupational regulatory board cannot abridge the right of every person to engage in any lawful profession, trade, or occupation of his choice unless (i) it is clearly found that such abridgment is necessary for the protection or preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the public and (ii) any such abridgment is no greater than necessary to protect or preserve the public health, safety, and welfare.The bill also provides that any professional or occupational group or organization, any person, or any other interested party that proposes the regulation of any unregulated professional or occupational group shall submit a request to the Board of Professional and Occupational Regulation (the Board) no later than December 1 of any year for analysis and evaluation during the following year. The bill requires the Board to review the request only when filed with a statement of support for the proposed regulation signed by at least 10 members of the professional or occupational group for which regulation is being sought or at least 10 individuals who are not members of the professional or occupational group.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Professions and occupations; standards for regulation. Provides that a professional and occupational regulatory board cannot abridge the right of every person to engage in any lawful profession, trade, or occupation of his choice unless (i) such board can demonstrate a compelling need for such abridgment for the protection or preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the public and (ii) any such abridgment represents the least restrictive means to protect or preserve the public health, safety, and welfare, which may include the imposition of inspection requirements, bonding requirements, registration, or voluntary certification in lieu of licensure.