AB410,38,19 (a) “Compact” means the occupational therapy licensure compact under s. 448.987.

AB410,38,21 (b) “Compact privilege” means a compact privilege, as defined in s. 448.987 (2) (d), that is granted under the compact to an individual to practice in this state.

AB410,38,23 (c) “Examining board” means the occupational therapists affiliated credentialing board.

AB410,38,25 (2) The department may impose a fee for an individual to receive a compact privilege as provided in s. 448.987 (3) (c).

AB410,39,4 (3) The examining board may, by rule, require an individual seeking a compact privilege to meet a jurisprudence requirement in accordance with s. 448.987 (4) (a) 9., if such a requirement is imposed by the examining board under s. 448.964 in order to obtain a license under s. 448.963.

AB410,39,6 (4) (a) An individual who holds a compact privilege shall comply with s. 440.03 (13) (am).

AB410,39,10 (b) Subject to s. 448.987 and any rules promulgated thereunder, ss. 440.20 to 440.22 and the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) shall apply to an individual who holds a compact privilege in the same manner that they apply to holders of licenses issued under subch. VII.

AB410,21 Section 21. 450.10 (3) (a) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB410,39,17 450.10 (3) (a) 5. A physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant licensed under ch. 448 or, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who holds a compact privilege under subch. IX of ch. 448 , or an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who holds a compact privilege under subch. XI of ch. 448.

AB410,22 Section 22. 451.02 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB410,39,22 451.02 (1) An individual holding a license, permit or certificate under ch. 441, 446, 447, 448, or 449 or a compact privilege under subch. IX or XI of ch. 448 who engages in a practice of acupuncture that is also included within the scope of his or her license, permit or, certificate , or privilege.

AB410,23 Section 23. Nonstatutory provisions.

AB410,40,8 (1) The occupational therapists affiliated credentialing board and the department of safety and professional services may promulgate emergency rules under s. 227.24 necessary to implement this act. Notwithstanding s. 227.24 (1) (c) and (2), emergency rules promulgated under this subsection remain in effect until May 1, 2024, or the date on which permanent rules take effect, whichever is sooner. Notwithstanding s. 227.24 (1) (a) and (3), neither the board nor the department is required to provide evidence that promulgating a rule under this subsection as an emergency rule is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare or provide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated under this subsection.

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