BEFORE THE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE

                              DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

                                                STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 24.165.401 fees, 24.165.2101 continuing education, 24.165.2301 unprofessional conduct, and the repeal of 24.165.411 board filing practices, 24.165.2115 renewals

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND REPEAL

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

            1. On November 16, 2018, the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (board) published MAR Notice No. 24-165-23 regarding the public hearing on the proposed amendment and repeal of the above-stated rules, at page 2283 of the 2018 Montana Administrative Register, Issue No. 22.

 

            2. On December 13, 2018, a public hearing was held on the proposed amendment and repeal of the above-stated rules in Helena. Several comments were received by the December 14, 2018 deadline.

 

            3. The board has thoroughly considered the comments received. A summary of the comments and the board's response are as follows:

 

COMMENT 1:  Several commenters requested ARM 24.165.2101(7) be revised to add a new continuing education category for knowledge and skill assessment activities.

 

RESPONSE 1:  The board appreciates all comments received during the rulemaking process but is unable to accommodate the request in this final notice. The board may consider the suggestion in future rulemaking discussions.

 

            4. The board has amended ARM 24.165.401, 24.165.2101, and 24.165.2301 exactly as proposed.

 

            5. The board has repealed ARM 24.165.411 and 24.165.2115 as proposed.

 

 

	BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE BRENDA TONER, OTR PRESIDING OFFICER
/s/ DARCEE L. MOE Darcee L. Moe Rule Reviewer	/s/ GALEN HOLLENBAUGH Galen Hollenbaugh, Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

 

            Certified to the Secretary of State January 15, 2019.