653—16.1 (261) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply:
“Act” means Iowa Code sections 261.121 to 261.127.
“Applicant” means an individual who is seeking the issuance of a license.
“Board” means the board of medicine.
“Certificate” means a document known as a certificate of noncompliance from the college student aid commission certifying that the named licensee is not in compliance with the terms of an agreement for payment of a student loan obligation.
“Commission” means the college student aid commission.
“Denial notice” means a board notification denying an application for the issuance or renewal of a license as required by the Act.
“License” means a license to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, osteopathy, or acupuncture under Iowa Code chapters 148, 148E, 150, and 150A.
“Licensee” means an individual to whom a license has been issued.
“Revocation or suspension notice” means a board notification suspending a license for an indefinite or specified period of time or a notification revoking a license as required by the Act.
“Withdrawal certificate” means a document known as a withdrawal of a certificate of noncompliance provided by the commission certifying that the certificate is withdrawn and that the board may proceed with issuance, reinstatement, or renewal of a license.