[§457G-2.5] Temporary permit. (a) An individual who has completed the educational requirements and supervised field work experience required by this chapter, but who has not yet passed the national certification examination, may be issued a temporary permit to perform occupational therapy services under the direct supervision of an individual who is duly registered under this chapter.

Applicants for a temporary permit shall submit an application to the department in the form prescribed by the department, which shall be accompanied by:

(1) A nonrefundable application fee of $25, which shall be deposited to the credit of the compliance resolution fund established pursuant to section 26-9(o);

(2) A letter from a registered occupational therapist verifying that the registered occupational therapist:

(A) Will provide direct supervision over all occupational therapy services performed by the applicant; and

(B) Advise the department of any change in or the termination of the supervisory relationship within forty-eight hours of the change.

Applicants shall also provide an original certificate of confirmation of examination registration and eligibility to examine, which shall be submitted directly to the department by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy or its successor organization.

(b) The department may issue a nonrenewable temporary permit for not longer than one year; provided that the temporary permit shall expire upon:

(1) Termination of the supervisory relationship between the permittee and the supervising registered occupational therapist; or

(2) Determination by the department that the applicant does not possess the qualifications required for the permit. [L 2001, c 198, pt of §1]