Rule making related to regulation of physical exercise clubs
The Attorney General hereby amends Chapter 26, “Regulation of Physical Exercise Clubs,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 552.20.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, 2000 Iowa Acts, chapter 1021, section 4.Purpose and Summary The limited purpose of these amendments is to remove rules that implemented a statutory provision that has been repealed. Iowa Code section 552.15 mandated that persons operating or intending to operate a physical exercise facility in the state of Iowa register with the Iowa Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. This provision was repealed by 2000 Iowa Acts, chapter 1021, section 4. Since the repeal of Iowa Code section 552.15, the rules adopted by the Attorney General concerning that section are no longer good law. Rule 61—26.3(552), Registration, is such a rule. The rule’s continuing presence in the Iowa Administrative Code causes confusion because, though the rule is no longer enforced, persons operating physical exercise facilities are wary of disregarding its written stipulations. Thus, the Attorney General finds it both practical and legally necessary to rescind and reserve rule 61—26.3(552). In addition, the introductory paragraph of subrule 26.4(7) provides that a physical exercise club shall be provided notice of hearing at its place of business as shown on its registration statement. Now that these entities no longer have to register, it is no longer practical to send notice to these locations. Fortunately, these entities still have to file a copy of their escrow agreements with the Attorney General pursuant to paragraph 26.4(2)“a.” As such, their addresses should still be on file with the Attorney General notwithstanding their lack of registration. Thus, the Attorney General finds it practical and legally necessary to strike the language referencing registration from the introductory paragraph of subrule 26.4(7).Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on May 6, 2020, as ARC 5030C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Attorney General on June 10, 2020.Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rule making would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Attorney General for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).Effective Date This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Rescind and reserve rule 61—26.3(552). ITEM 2. Amend subrule 26.4(7), introductory paragraph, as follows: 26.4(7) Notice of hearing. The physical exercise club shall be provided notice of hearing at its place of business as shown on its registration statement. All buyers who have funds in the escrow account shall be provided notice of the hearing at their last-known address with costs assessed to the physical exercise club. Notice of hearing will include: [Filed 6/10/20, effective 8/5/20][Published 7/1/20]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 7/1/20.ARC 5064CHuman Services Department[441]Adopted and FiledRule making related to foster family homes
The Human Services Department hereby amends Chapter 113, “Licensing and Regulation of Foster Family Homes,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 217.6.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 217.6.Purpose and Summary The President signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, P.L. 115-123, into law on February 9, 2018. P.L. 115-123 includes the Families First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) in Division E, Title VII. Section 50731 of the FFPSA directs the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to “identify reputable model licensing standards with respect to the licensing of foster family homes” (as defined in section 472(c)(1) of the Social Security Act). In response to this directive, the Children’s Bureau of HHS issued the National Model Foster Family Home Licensing Standards. These amendments pertain to the licensing and regulation of foster family homes and are required to align with the federal model licensing standards. The following requirements are added to the administrative rules:
Rule making related to wild turkey hunting
The Natural Resource Commission (Commission) hereby amends Chapter 98, “Wild Turkey Spring Hunting,” and Chapter 99, “Wild Turkey Fall Hunting,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 455A.5(6), 481A.38, 481A.39 and 481A.48(1).State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 481A.48(1).Purpose and Summary Chapter 98 regulates spring wild turkey hunting for both residents and nonresidents, and includes season dates, bag limits, possession limits, shooting hours, areas open to hunting, licensing procedures, means and methods of take, and transportation tag requirements. This rule making aligns the start date of the archery-only season with the start date of the combination shotgun-or-archery season. Hunters expect these dates to be the same, and as the rules are currently written, the dates could be different depending on how calendar dates fall. Chapter 99 regulates fall wild turkey hunting for residents, and includes season dates, bag limits, possession limits, shooting hours, areas open to hunting, licensing procedures, means and methods of take, and transportation tag requirements. This rule making raises the combination shotgun-or-archery quota for Zone 8 from 150 to 200. This increase has been evaluated by the State Forest Wildlife Biologist and local Management Biologist and determined to be biologically responsible at this time. Moreover, statewide participation in fall turkey hunting is declining, so it is anticipated that the modest quota increase in Zone 8 will, at best, balance out reduced participation elsewhere.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on May 6, 2020, as ARC 5034C. A public hearing was held on May 26, 2020, at 1 p.m. via video/conference call. No one attended the public hearing. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Commission on June 11, 2020.Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. A copy of the fiscal impact statement is available from the Department of Natural Resources (Department) upon request. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found. A copy of the jobs impact statement is available from the Department upon request.Waivers This rule is subject to the waiver provisions of 571—Chapter 11. Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rule making would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Commission for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).Effective Date This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend paragraph 98.2(4)"b" as follows: b. Archery-only licenses.The season shall be 35 days beginning on thesecond Monday closest toof April 15. ITEM 2. Amend paragraph 99.5(1)"e" as follows: e. Zone 8. 150200 [Filed 6/11/20, effective 8/5/20][Published 7/1/20]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 7/1/20.ARC 5066CNatural Resource Commission[571]Adopted and FiledRule making related to deer hunting by residents
The Natural Resource Commission (Commission) hereby amends Chapter 106, “Deer Hunting by Residents,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 455A.5(6), 481A.39 and 481A.48(1).State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 481A.39 and 481A.48(1).Purpose and Summary Chapter 106, which governs deer hunting by residents in the state of Iowa, sets regulations for deer hunting and includes season dates, bag limits, possession limits, shooting hours, areas open to hunting, licensing procedures, means and methods of take, and transportation and reporting requirements. This rule making adopts three amendments to Chapter 106. First, general deer licenses are reestablished as valid in seven counties (Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Grundy, Hancock, Hardin, Winnebago, and Worth) for all seasons, and in all of northwest Iowa for the early muzzleloader season. Deer populations have been steadily increasing in the northwest, allowing for this increase in recreational opportunity for Iowa hunters. Second, the January antlerless-deer-only season is rescinded for all counties. Due to a widespread outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in the summer of 2019, deer numbers and harvest have been down across much of the state. Third, this rule making modifies the resident county antlerless-deer license quotas for a total of 23 counties. Quotas are increased in Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Guthrie, Jackson, Jones, Lee, Mitchell, Tama, Washington, and Winneshiek Counties to reduce deer densities for disease control or to alleviate negative human-deer interactions. Quotas are decreased in Adams, Bremer, Fremont, Jefferson, Montgomery, Page, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Taylor, Union, Wapello, and Woodbury Counties to stabilize a healthy local population. Statewide, the overall proposed quota change is an increase of 125.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on May 6, 2020, as ARC 5032C. A public hearing was held on May 26, 2020, at 1 p.m. via video/conference call. No one attended the public hearing. Seven comments were received during the public comment period. The most common comment (four) was there are too many deer in various locations of the state. Other comments included requests to close pheasant season during deer season (one), increase the number of depredation tags available (one), and make depredation tags valid for all seasons (one). No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Commission on June 11, 2020.Fiscal Impact This rule making has no negative fiscal impact to the state of Iowa. A copy of the fiscal impact statement is available from the Department of Natural Resources (Department) upon request.Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found. A copy of the jobs impact statement is available from the Department upon request.Waivers This rule is subject to the waiver provisions of 571—Chapter 11. Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rule making would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Commission for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).Effective Date This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend paragraph 106.1(1)"a" as follows: a. General deer licenses.General deer licenses shall be valid for taking deer in one season selected at the time the license is purchased. General deer licenses shall be valid for taking deer of either sex except in Buena Vista, Calhoun, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Franklin, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Humboldt, Ida, Kossuth, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Sac, Sioux, Webster, Winnebago, Worth and Wright counties during the early muzzleloader or first regular gun season when the general deer license will be valid for taking deer with at least one forked antler. Paid general deer licenses shall be valid statewide except where prohibited in deer population management zones established under 571—Chapter 105. Free general deer licenses shall be valid for taking deer of either sex only on the farm unit of an eligible landowner or tenant in the season or seasons selected at the time the license is obtained. ITEM 2. Rescind and reserve subrule 106.1(6). ITEM 3. Rescind and reserve subrule 106.2(5). ITEM 4. Rescind and reserve subrule 106.4(5). ITEM 5. Rescind and reserve subrule 106.6(4). ITEM 6. Amend subrule 106.6(6) as follows: 106.6(6) Antlerless-deer-only licenses. Paid antlerless-deer-only licenses will be available by county as follows:CountyQuotaCountyQuotaCountyQuotaAdair 1200Floyd0100Monona850Adams14501200Franklin0Monroe 2250Allamakee 3800Fremont300200Montgomery750500Appanoose 2700Greene0Muscatine775Audubon0Grundy0O’Brien0Benton325Guthrie19502150Osceola0Black Hawk0Hamilton0Page750500Boone 300Hancock0Palo Alto0Bremer400300Hardin0Plymouth0Buchanan 300Harrison850Pocahontas0Buena Vista0Henry925Polk1350Butler 150Howard 450Pottawattamie850Calhoun0Humboldt0Poweshiek300200Carroll0Ida0Ringgold16001400Cass400Iowa450Sac0Cedar775Jackson9751100Scott200Cerro Gordo0Jasper775Shelby 0Cherokee0Jefferson16501500Sioux0Chickasaw375Johnson850Story150Clarke 2400Jones9501100Tama200300Clay0Keokuk450Taylor16001500Clayton38004000Kossuth0Union15001400Clinton400Lee12751500Van Buren 2100Crawford 0Linn850Wapello18251700Dallas1875Louisa 675Warren 2700Davis 1700Lucas 2500Washington7501000Decatur2200Lyon0Wayne 2700Delaware 950Madison 3000Webster0Des Moines800Mahaska475Winnebago0Dickinson0Marion 1850Winneshiek25002700Dubuque 975Marshall150Woodbury400300Emmet0Mills 500Worth0Fayette20002300Mitchell0100Wright0 [Filed 6/11/20, effective 8/5/20][Published 7/1/20]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 7/1/20.ARC 5067CNatural Resource Commission[571]Adopted and FiledRule making related to harvesting of certain furbearers
The Natural Resource Commission (Commission) hereby amends Chapter 108, “Mink, Muskrat, Raccoon, Badger, Opossum, Weasel, Striped Skunk, Fox (Red and Gray), Beaver, Coyote, River Otter, Bobcat, Gray (Timber) Wolf and Spotted Skunk Seasons,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 455A.5(6), 481A.38, 481A.39 and 481A.87.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 481A.87.Purpose and Summary Chapter 108 sets the season dates, bag limits, possession limits, and areas open to hunting or trapping furbearers. This rule making increases the bag limit for river otters from two per fur harvester to three per fur harvester, adds Boone and Webster Counties to the one-bobcat-per-fur-harvester zone, and clarifies the total allowable bobcat harvest by a fur harvester in a season. The bobcat and river otter populations are able to withstand these changes. Population data from the past 12 years reveal that Iowa’s river otter and bobcat populations continue to grow and expand into more counties with suitable habitat. Information about their population trends is derived from a variety of sources, such as hunter surveys, harvest information, tooth age distribution, field reports, and sightings. The amendments are, therefore, biologically responsible, as required by law. Additionally, they will increase recreational opportunities for Iowa fur harvesters while helping minimize social issues associated with high river otter or bobcat densities.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on May 6, 2020, as ARC 5033C. A public hearing was held on May 26, 2020, at 1 p.m. via video/conference call. No one attended the public hearing. Three comments were received during the public comment period. Two supported the proposed changes, and one encouraged the Department to continue or increase monitoring bobcat and otter populations in the future. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Commission on June 11, 2020.Fiscal Impact The Department of Natural Resources (Department) anticipates a very modest increase in fur harvester license sales from the proposed rule. Currently, resident fur harvester licenses, with the wildlife habitat fee, are $41 per year. If any additional fur harvester licenses are sold due to this rule making, revenue would be generated for the State Fish and Game Protection Fund. A copy of the fiscal impact statement is available from the Department upon request. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found. A copy of the jobs impact statement is available from the Department upon request.Waivers This rule is subject to the waiver provisions of 571—Chapter 11. Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rule making would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Commission for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).Effective Date This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 108.7(2) as follows: 108.7(2) Open area. River otters may be taken statewide. Bobcats may be taken in the following counties: Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon,Boone, Cass, Cedar, Cherokee, Clarke, Clinton, Crawford, Dallas, Davis, Decatur, Des Moines, Fremont, Guthrie, Harrison, Henry, Iowa, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Lucas, Lyon, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Mills, Monona, Monroe, Montgomery, Muscatine, Page, Plymouth, Polk, Pottawattamie, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Scott, Shelby, Sioux, Taylor, Union, Van Buren, Wapello, Warren, Washington, Wayne,Webster, and Woodbury. ITEM 2. Amend subrule 108.7(3) as follows: 108.7(3) Seasonal bag limit. a. The seasonal bag limit for river otters is 23 river otters per person. b. The seasonal bag limit for bobcats is 1 bobcat per person in the following counties: Audubon,Boone, Cedar, Cherokee, Clinton, Crawford, Dallas, Guthrie, Harrison, Iowa, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Lyon, Monona, Muscatine, Plymouth, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Shelby, Sioux,Webster, and Woodbury. c. The seasonal bag limit for bobcats is 3 bobcats per person in the following counties: Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Cass, Clarke, Davis, Decatur, Des Moines, Fremont, Henry, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Mills, Monroe, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Taylor, Union, Van Buren, Wapello, Warren, Washington, and Wayne. d. No more than 3 bobcats total can be legally harvested by a fur harvester in a season.River otters or bobcats trapped in excess of the seasonal bag limit or in a closed area must be turned over to the department; the trapperfur harvester shall not be penalized. [Filed 6/11/20, effective 8/5/20][Published 7/1/20]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 7/1/20.ARC 5068CProfessional Licensure Division[645]Adopted and FiledRule making related to child abuse and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training
The Board of Dietetics hereby amends Chapter 81, “Licensure of Dietitians,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 232.69(3)“e,” 235B.16(5)“e,” and 272C.2.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16.Purpose and Summary 2019 Iowa Acts, House File 731, amended Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16, which govern mandatory training in child and dependent adult abuse reporting for certain professionals. This rule making amends the Board’s requirements for mandatory training in child and dependent adult abuse reporting to reflect the statutory changes and requires that dietitians who must report child and dependent adult abuse comply with the training requirements every three years, as provided in the amended Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16. Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on February 26, 2020, as ARC 4935C. A public hearing was held on March 18, 2020, at 10 a.m. in the Fifth Floor Board Conference Room 526, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa. No one attended the public hearing. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on June 5, 2020.Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers A waiver provision is not included in this rule making because all administrative rules of the professional licensure boards in the Professional Licensure Division are subject to the waiver provisions accorded under 645—Chapter 18.Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).Effective Date This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020. The following rule-making action is adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 81.9(4) as follows: 81.9(4) Mandatory reporter training requirements. a. A licensee who, in the scope of professional practice or in the licensee’s employment responsibilities, examines, attends, counsels or treats children in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of two hours of training in child abuse identification and reportingas required by Iowa Code section 232.69(3)“b” in the previous fivethree years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.”81.9(4)“e.” b. A licensee who, in the course of employment, examines, attends, counsels or treats adults in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of two hours of training in dependent adult abuse identification and reportingas required by Iowa Code section 235B.16(5)“b” in the previous fivethree years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.”81.9(4)“e.” c. A licensee who, in the scope of professional practice or in the course of employment, examines, attends, counsels or treats both adults and children in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of training in abuse identification and reporting for dependent adults and children in the previous five years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.”Training may be completed through separate courses as identified in paragraphs “a” and “b” or in one combined two-hour course that includes curricula for identifying and reporting child abuse and dependent adult abuse. The coursecourse(s) shall be athe curriculum approvedprovided by the Iowa department of public health abuse education review panelhuman services. d. The licensee shall maintain written documentation for fivethree years after mandatory training as identified in paragraphs “a”81.9(4)“a” to “c,” including program date(s), content, duration, and proof of participation. e. The requirement for mandatory training for identifying and reporting child and dependent adult abuse shall be suspended if the board determines that suspension is in the public interest or that a person at the time of license renewal: (1) Is engaged in active duty in the military service of this state or the United States. (2) Holds a current waiver by the board based on evidence of significant hardship in complying with training requirements, including an exemption of continuing education requirements or extension of time in which to fulfill requirements due to a physical or mental disability or illness as identified in 645—Chapter 82rule 645—4.14(272C). f. The board may select licensees for audit of compliance with the requirements in paragraphs “a”81.9(4)“a” to “e.” [Filed 6/12/20, effective 8/5/20][Published 7/1/20]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 7/1/20.ARC 5069CProfessional Licensure Division[645]Adopted and FiledRule making related to mandatory child and dependent adult abuse identification and reporting training
The Board of Hearing Aid Specialists hereby amends Chapter 121, “Licensure of Hearing Aid Specialists,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 232.69(3)“e,” 235B.16(5)“e,” and 272C.2.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16.Purpose and Summary 2019 Iowa Acts, House File 731, amended Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16, which govern mandatory training in child and dependent adult abuse identification and reporting for certain professionals. This rule making amends the Board’s requirements for mandatory training in child and dependent adult abuse identification and reporting to reflect the statutory changes and requires that hearing aid specialists who must make reports for child or dependent adult abuse comply with the training requirements provided in Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16 every three years. This rule making also updates subrule 121.9(4) to correct a reference.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 4, 2019, as ARC 4786C. A public hearing was held on January 6, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fifth Floor Conference Room 526, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa. No one attended the public hearing. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on February 3, 2020.Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers A waiver provision is not included in this rule making because all administrative rules of the professional licensure boards in the Professional Licensure Division are subject to the waiver provisions accorded under 645—Chapter 18.Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).Effective Date This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020. The following rule-making action is adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 121.9(4) as follows: 121.9(4) Mandatory reporter training requirements. a. A licensee who, in the scope of professional practice or in the licensee’s employment responsibilities, examines, attends, counsels or treats children in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of two hours of training in child abuse identification and reportingas required by Iowa Code section 232.69(3)“b” in the previous fivethree years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.” b. A licensee who, in the course of employment, examines, attends, counsels or treats adults in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of two hours of training in dependent adult abuse identification and reportingas required by Iowa Code section 235B.16(5)“b” in the previous fivethree years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.” c. A licensee who, in the scope of professional practice or in the course of employment, examines, attends, counsels or treats both adults and children in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of training in abuse identification and reporting for dependent adults and children in the previous five years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.” Training may be completed through separate courses as identified in paragraphs “a” and “b” or in one combined two-hour course that includes curricula for identifying and reporting child abuse and dependent adult abuse. The coursecourse(s) shall be athe curriculum approvedprovided by the Iowa department of public health abuse education review panelhuman services. d. The licensee shall maintain written documentation for fivethree years after mandatory training as identified in paragraphs “a” to “c,” including program date(s), content, duration, and proof of participation. e. The requirement for mandatory training for identifying and reporting child and dependent adult abuse shall be suspended if the board determines that suspension is in the public interest or that a person at the time of license renewal: (1) Is engaged in active duty in the military service of this state or the United States. (2) Holds a current waiver by the board based on evidence of significant hardship in complying with training requirements, including an exemption of continuing education requirements or extension of time in which to fulfill requirements due to a physical or mental disability or illness as identified in 645—Chapter 122645—Chapter 4. f. The board may select licensees for audit of compliance with the requirements in paragraphs “a” to “e.” [Filed 6/1/20, effective 8/5/20][Published 7/1/20]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 7/1/20.ARC 5070CProfessional Licensure Division[645]Adopted and FiledRule making related to child abuse and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training
The Board of Nursing Home Administrators hereby amends Chapter 141, “Licensure of Nursing Home Administrators,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 232.69(3)“e,” 235B.16(5)“e,” 272C.2, and 272C.3.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16.Purpose and Summary 2019 Iowa Acts, House File 731, amended Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16, which govern mandatory training in child and dependent adult abuse reporting for certain professionals. This rule making amends the Board’s requirements for mandatory training in child and dependent adult abuse reporting to reflect the statutory changes and requires that nursing home administrators who must report child and dependent adult abuse comply with the training requirements every three years, as provided in the amended Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on February 26, 2020, as ARC 4936C. A public hearing was held on March 18, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fifth Floor Board Conference Room 526, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa. No one attended the public hearing. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on April 16, 2020.Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers A waiver provision is not included in this rule making because all administrative rules of the professional licensure boards in the Professional Licensure Division are subject to the waiver provisions accorded under 645—Chapter 18.Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).Effective Date This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020. The following rule-making action is adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 141.9(8) as follows: 141.9(8) Mandatory reporter training requirements. a. A licensee who, in the scope of professional practice or in the licensee’s employment responsibilities, attends, counsels or treats children in Iowa shallcomplete an initial two-hour child abuse mandatory reporter training course offered by the department of human services within six months of employment, or prior to the expiration of a current certificate. Thereafter, all mandatory reporters shall take a one-hour recertification training course every three years, prior to the expiration of a current certificate. The licensee shall indicate on the renewal application completion of two hours of training in child abuse identification and reporting in the previous fivethree years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.”141.9(8)“d.” b. A licensee who, in the course of employment, examines, attends, counsels or treats adults in Iowa shallcomplete an initial two-hour dependent adult mandatory reporter training course offered by the department of human services within six months of employment, or prior to the expiration of a current certificate. Thereafter, all mandatory reporters shall take a one-hour recertification training course every three years, prior to the expiration of a current certificate. The licensee shall indicate on the renewal application completion of two hours of training in dependent adult abuse identification and reporting in the previous fivethree years of condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.”141.9(8)“d.” c. A licensee who, in the scope of professional practice or in the course of employment, examines, attends, counsels or treats both adults and children in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of training in abuse identification and reporting for dependent adults and children in the previous five years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.”Training may be completed through separate courses as identified in paragraphs “a” and “b” or in one combined two-hour course that includes curricula for identifying and reporting child abuse and dependent adult abuse. The course shall be a curriculum approved by the Iowa department of public health abuse education review panel. d. c. The licensee shall maintain written documentation for fivethree years after mandatory training as identified in paragraphs “a”to “c,” including program date(s), content, duration, and proof of participation.141.9(8)“a” and “b.” e. d. The requirement for mandatory trainingtrainings for identifying and reporting child and dependent adult abuse shall be suspended if the board determines that suspension is in the public interest or that a person at the time of license renewal: (1) Is engaged in active duty in the military service of this state or the United States. (2) Holds a current waiver by the board based on evidence of significant hardship in complying with training requirements, including an exemption of continuing education requirements or extension of time in which to fulfill requirements due to a physical or mental disability or illness as identified in 645—Chapter 143rule 645—4.14(272C). f. e. The board may select licensees for audit of compliance with the requirements in paragraphs “a” to “e.”141.9(8)“a” to “d.” [Filed 6/12/20, effective 8/5/20][Published 7/1/20]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 7/1/20.ARC 5071CProfessional Licensure Division[645]Adopted and FiledRule making related to child abuse and dependent adult abuse identification and reporting training
The Board of Optometry hereby amends Chapter 180, “Licensure of Optometrists,” and Chapter 181, “Continuing Education for Optometrists,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 272C.2, 232.69(3)“e,” and 235B.16(5)“e.”State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16.Purpose and Summary 2019 Iowa Acts, House File 731, amended Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16, which govern mandatory training in child and dependent adult abuse identification and reporting for certain professionals. This rule making amends the Board’s requirements for mandatory training in child and dependent adult abuse identification and reporting to reflect the statutory changes and requires that optometrists who must report child or dependent adult abuse comply with the training requirements provided in Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16 every three years. In addition, this rule making amends subparagraph 180.5(4)“e”(2) to delete a reference to a previously rescinded rule and substitute a reference to the current rule. This rule making also amends the Board’s rules on continuing education requirements to reflect the statutory changes to Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on January 15, 2020, as ARC 4854C. A public hearing was held on February 4, 2020, at 10 a.m. in the Fifth Floor Conference Room 526, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa. No one attended the public hearing. No public comments were received. One change from the Notice has been made to clarify the name of a professional council.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on April 9, 2020.Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers A waiver provision is not included in this rule making because all administrative rules of the professional licensure boards in the Professional Licensure Division are subject to the waiver provisions accorded under 645—Chapter 18.Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).Effective Date This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 180.5(4) as follows: 180.5(4) Mandatory reporter training requirements. a. A licensee who, in the scope of professional practice or in the licensee’s employment responsibilities, examines, attends, counsels or treats children in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of two hours of training in child abuse identification and reportingas required by Iowa Code section 232.69(3)“b” in the previous fivethree years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph 180.5(4)“e.” b. A licensee who, in the course of employment, examines, attends, counsels or treats adults in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of two hours of training in dependent adult abuse identification and reportingas required by Iowa Code section 235B.16(5)“b” in the previous fivethree years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph 180.5(4)“e.” c. A licensee who, in the scope of professional practice or in the course of the licensee’s employment responsibilities, examines, attends, counsels or treats both adults and children in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of training in abuse identification and reporting for dependent adults and children in the previous five years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.”Training may be completed through separate courses as identified in paragraphs “a” and “b” or in one combined two-hour course that includes curricula for identifying and reporting child abuse and dependent adult abuse. The coursecourse(s) shall be athe curriculum approvedprovided by the Iowa department of public health abuse education review panelhuman services. d. The licensee shall maintain written documentation for fivethree years after mandatory training as identified in paragraphs 180.5(4)“a” to “c,” including program date(s), content, duration, and proof of participation. e. The requirement for mandatory training for identifying and reporting child and dependent adult abuse shall be suspended if the board determines that suspension is in the public interest or that a person at the time of license renewal: (1) Is engaged in active duty in the military service of this state or the United States. (2) Holds a current waiver by the board based on evidence of significant hardship in complying with training requirements, including an exemption of continuing education requirements or extension of time in which to fulfill requirements due to a physical or mental disability or illness as identified in 645—Chapter 181rule 645—4.14(272C). f. The board may select licensees for audit of compliance with the requirements in paragraphs 180.5(4)“a” to “e.” ITEM 2. Amend paragraph 181.3(2)"a" as follows: a. Continuing education hours of credit may be obtained by attending: (1) The continuing education programs of the Iowa Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, the American Academy of Optometry, and national regional optometric congresses, schools of optometry, all state optometric associations, and the department of ophthalmology of the school of medicine of the University of Iowa; (2) Postgraduate study through an accredited school or college of optometry; (3) Meetings or seminars that are approved and certified for optometric continuing education by the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry’s Council on Optometric Practitioner Education Committee (COPE)committee; or (4) Training on child abuse and dependent adult abuse identification and reporting required pursuant to Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16 and 645—subrule 180.5(4).(4) Beginning with the July 1, 2006, biennium, therapeutic licensees who provide proof of current CELMO certification meet continuing education requirements for the biennium. ITEM 3. Amend subparagraph 181.3(2)"b" as follows: (4) TwoFour hours of credit for dependent adult abuse and child abuse identification. [Filed 6/12/20, effective 8/5/20][Published 7/1/20]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 7/1/20.ARC 5072CProfessional Licensure Division[645]Adopted and FiledRule making related to license reactivation
The Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy hereby amends Chapter 200, “Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants,” and Chapter 206, “Licensure of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 147.76 and 272C.2.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 147.11.Purpose and Summary This rule making amends the Board’s requirements for license reactivation by allowing the Board to accept verification from another state or jurisdiction that shows two years of active practice, consisting of a minimum of 2,080 hours, in another state or jurisdiction preceding application for reactivation in lieu of completion of continuing education.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on February 12, 2020, as ARC 4917C. A public hearing was held on March 4, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fifth Floor Conference Room 526, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa. No one attended the public hearing. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on June 12, 2020.Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers A waiver provision is not included in this rule making because all administrative rules of the professional licensure boards in the Professional Licensure Division are subject to the waiver provisions accorded under 645—Chapter 18.Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).Effective Date This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 200.15(3) as follows: 200.15(3) Provide verification of current competence to practice physical therapy by satisfying one of the following criteria: a. If the license has been on inactive status for five years or less, an applicant must provide the following: (1) Verification of the license(s) from every jurisdiction in which the applicant is or has been licensed and is or has been practicing during the time period the Iowa license was inactive, sent directly from the jurisdiction(s) to the board office. Web-based verification may be substituted for verification from a jurisdiction’s board office if the verification includes:- Licensee’s name;
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Rule making related to child abuse and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training
The Board of Psychology hereby amends Chapter 240, “Licensure of Psychologists,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 232.69(3)“e,” 235B.16(5)“e,” and 272C.2.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16.Purpose and Summary 2019 Iowa Acts, House File 731, amended Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16, which govern mandatory training in child and dependent adult abuse reporting for certain professionals. This rule making amends the Board’s requirements for mandatory training in child and dependent adult abuse reporting to reflect the statutory changes and requires that psychologists who must report child and dependent adult abuse comply with the training requirements every three years, as provided in the amended Iowa Code sections 232.69 and 235B.16.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on February 26, 2020, as ARC 4934C. A public hearing was held on March 18, 2020, at 11 a.m. in the Fifth Floor Board Conference Room 526, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa. No one attended the public hearing. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Board on April 24, 2020.Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers A waiver provision is not included in this rule making because all administrative rules of the professional licensure boards in the Professional Licensure Division are subject to the waiver provisions accorded under 645—Chapter 18.Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).Effective Date This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020. The following rule-making action is adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 240.13(4) as follows: 240.13(4) Mandatory reporter training requirements. a. A licensee who, in the scope of professional practice or in the licensee’s employment responsibilities, examines, attends, counsels or treats children in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of two hours of training in child abuse identification and reportingas required by Iowa Code section 232.69(3)“b” in the previous fivethree years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.”240.13(4)“e.” b. A licensee who, in the course of employment, examines, attends, counsels or treats adults in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of two hours of training in dependent adult abuse identification and reportingas required by Iowa Code section 235B.16(5)“b” in the previous fivethree years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.”240.13(4)“e.” c. A licensee who, in the scope of professional practice or in the course of employment, examines, attends, counsels or treats both adults and children in Iowa shall indicate on the renewal application completion of training in abuse identification and reporting for dependent adults and children in the previous five years or condition(s) for waiver of this requirement as identified in paragraph “e.”Training may be completed through separate courses as identified in paragraphs “a” and “b” or in one combined two-hour course that includes curricula for identifying and reporting child abuse and dependent adult abuse. The coursecourse(s) shall be athe curriculum approvedprovided by the Iowa department of public health abuse education review panelhuman services. d. The licensee shall maintain written documentation for fivethree years after mandatory training as identified in paragraphs “a”240.13(4)“a” to “c,” including program date(s), content, duration, and proof of participation. e. The requirement for mandatory training for identifying and reporting child and dependent adult abuse shall be suspended if the board determines that suspension is in the public interest or that a person at the time of license renewal: (1) Is engaged in active duty in the military service of this state or the United States. (2) Holds a current waiver by the board based on evidence of significant hardship in complying with training requirements, including an exemption of continuing education requirements or extension of time in which to fulfill requirements due to a physical or mental disability or illness as identified in 645—Chapter 241rule 645—4.14(272C). f. The board may select licensees for audit of compliance with the requirements in paragraphs “a”240.13(4)“a” to “e.” [Filed 6/12/20, effective 8/5/20][Published 7/1/20]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 7/1/20.ARC 5074CPublic Safety Department[661]Adopted and FiledRule making related to military service and veteran reciprocity
The Public Safety Department hereby amends Chapter 278, “Military Service and Veteran Reciprocity for Fire Extinguishing and Alarm Systems Contractors and Installers,” and Chapter 506, “Military Service and Veteran Reciprocity,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 272C.4.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 272C.Purpose and Summary These amendments implement changes required by 2019 Iowa Acts, House File 288, section 4, providing for expedited licensure for spouses of active duty service members of the military forces of the United States.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on April 8, 2020, as ARC 5025C. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made. Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Department on June 1, 2020.Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers Pursuant to the provisions of rule 661—10.222(17A), the Department does not have authority to waive requirements established by statute. Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rule making would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to the provisions of rule 661—10.222(17A).Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).Effective Date This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend 661—Chapter 278, title, as follows:MILITARY SERVICE,AND VETERAN RECIPROCITY, AND SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND ALARM SYSTEMS CONTRACTORS AND INSTALLERS ITEM 2. Adopt the following new definition of “Spouse” in rule 661—278.1(272C): "Spouse" means a spouse of an active duty service member of the military forces of the United States. ITEM 3. Amend rule 661—278.3(272C) as follows:661—278.3(272C) Veteranand spouse of active duty service member reciprocity. 278.3(1) A veteranor a spouse with a fire protection or alarm system license in another jurisdiction may apply for licensure in Iowa through reciprocity, based on the reciprocity procedures for fire protection and alarm systems licensees as set out in the administrative rules in effect at the time that the military service application is made, and in compliance with any agreements with other jurisdictions regarding reciprocity. A fully completed licensure application submitted by a veteranor a spouse under this subrule is to be given priority and is expedited. 278.3(2) A licensure application shall contain all of the information required of all military service applicants for licensure who hold unrestricted licenses in other jurisdictions and who are applying for licensure by reciprocity. This information includes, but is not limited to, completion of all required forms, payment of applicable fees, disclosure of criminal or disciplinary history and, if applicable, a criminal history background check. In addition, the veteranapplicant shall provide such documentation as is reasonably needed to verify the veteran’sapplicant’s status as a veteran under Iowa Code section 35.1(2)or spouse of an active duty service member of the military forces of the United States. 278.3(3) Upon receipt of a fully completed licensure application, the division shall promptly determine if the licensing requirements of the jurisdiction where the veteranapplicant is licensed are substantially equivalent to the licensing requirements in Iowa. The division shall make this determination based on information supplied by the veteranapplicant and additional information the division may acquire from the applicable jurisdiction. The division may consider the following factors in determining substantial equivalence: scope of practice, education and coursework, degree requirements, and postgraduate experiences. 278.3(4) The division shall promptly grant a license to the veteranapplicant if the veteranapplicant is licensed in the same or similar profession in another jurisdiction whose licensure requirements are substantially equivalent to the licensing requirements in Iowa, unless the veteranapplicant is ineligible for licensure based on other grounds, such as the veteran’sapplicant’s disciplinary or criminal history. 278.3(5) If the division determines that the licensing requirements of the jurisdiction in which the veteranapplicant is licensed are not substantially equivalent to the licensing requirements in Iowa, the division shall promptly inform the veteranapplicant of the additional experience, education, or examinations required for licensure in Iowa. Unless the veteranapplicant is ineligible for licensure based on other grounds, such as disciplinary or criminal history, the following shall apply: a. If a veteranan applicant has not obtained the required certification for licensure, the veteranapplicant may not be issued a provisional license but may request that the licensure application be placed in pending status for up to one year, or as mutually agreed upon, to provide the veteranapplicant with the opportunity to satisfy the certification requirements. b. If additional experience or education is required for the veteran’sapplicant’s qualifications to be considered substantially equivalent, the veteranapplicant may request that the division issue a provisional license for a specified period of time, during which the veteranapplicant will successfully complete the necessary experience or education. The division shall issue a provisional license for a specified period of time upon such conditions as the division deems reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare, or safety of the public unless the division determines that the deficiency is of a character that the public health, welfare, or safety will be adversely affected if a provisional license is granted. c. If a request for a provisional license is denied, the division shall notify the veteranapplicant in writing, explaining the decision, and shall inform the veteranapplicant of the steps the veteranapplicant may take in order to receive a provisional license. d. If a provisional license is issued, the application for full licensure is placed in pending status until the necessary experience or education has been successfully completed or the provisional license expires, whichever comes first. The division may extend a provisional license on a case-by-case basis for good cause. 278.3(6) A veteranAn applicant who is aggrieved by the division’s decision to deny an application for a reciprocal license or a provisional license or is aggrieved by the terms under which a provisional license will be granted may request a contested case (administrative hearing) and may participate in the contested case by telephone. A request for a contested case shall be made within 30 days of the issuance of the division’s decision. There are no fees or costs assessed against the veteranapplicant in connection with a contested case conducted pursuant to this subrule. ITEM 4. Amend 661—Chapter 506, title, as follows:MILITARY SERVICE,AND VETERAN RECIPROCITY, AND SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS FOR ELECTRICIANS AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ITEM 5. Amend rule 661—506.1(85GA,ch1116) as follows:661—506.1(85GA,ch1116272C) Definitions. "Board" means the electrical examining board established in Iowa Code section 103.2. "Military service" means honorably serving on federal active duty, state active duty, or national guard duty, as defined in Iowa Code section 29A.1; in the military services of other states, as provided in 10 U.S.C. Section 101(c); or in the organized reserves of the United States, as provided in 10 U.S.C. Section 10101. "Military service applicant" means an individual requesting credit toward licensure for military education, training, or service obtained or completed in military service. "Spouse" means a spouse of an active duty service member of the military forces of the United States. "Veteran" means an individual who meets the definition of “veteran” in Iowa Code section 35.1(2). ITEM 6. Amend rule 661—506.2(85GA,ch1116), parenthetical implementation statute, as follows:661—506.2(85GA,ch1116272C) Military education, training, and service credit. ITEM 7. Amend rule 661—506.3(85GA,ch1116) as follows:661—506.3(85GA,ch1116272C) Veteranand spouse of active duty service member reciprocity. 506.3(1) A veteranor a spouse with an electrical license in another jurisdiction may apply for licensure in Iowa through reciprocity, based on the reciprocity procedures for licensed electricians as set out in the administrative rules in effect at the time that the application is made, and in compliance with any agreements with other jurisdictions regarding reciprocity. A veteranor a spouse must pass any examinations required for licensure to be eligible for licensure through reciprocity. A fully completed application for licensure submitted by a veteranor a spouse under this subrule shall be given priority and shall be expedited. 506.3(2) An application shall contain all of the information required of all applicants for licensure who hold unrestricted licenses in other jurisdictions and who are applying for licensure by reciprocity, including, but not limited to, completion of all required forms, payment of applicable fees, disclosure of criminal or disciplinary histories and, if applicable, a criminal history background check. In addition, the applicant shall provide such documentation as is reasonably needed to verify the applicant’s status as a veteran under Iowa Code section 35.1(2)or spouse of an active duty service member of the military forces of the United States. 506.3(3) Upon receipt of a fully completed licensure application, the board shall promptly determine if the licensing requirements of the jurisdiction where the veteranapplicant is licensed are substantially equivalent to the licensing requirements in Iowa. The board shall make this determination based on information supplied by the applicant and such additional information as the board may acquire from the applicable jurisdiction. The board may consider the following factors in determining substantial equivalence: scope of practice, education and coursework, degree requirements, and postgraduate experiences. 506.3(4) The board shall promptly grant a license to the veteranapplicant if the veteranapplicant is licensed in the same or similar profession in another jurisdiction whose licensure requirements are substantially equivalent to those required in Iowa, unless the applicant is ineligible for licensure based on other grounds, for example, the applicant’s disciplinary or criminal background. 506.3(5) If the board determines that the licensure requirements in the jurisdiction in which the veteranapplicant is licensed are not substantially equivalent to those required in Iowa, the board shall promptly inform the veteranapplicant of the additional experience, education, or examinations required for licensure in Iowa. Unless the applicant is ineligible for licensure based on other grounds, such as disciplinary or criminal background, the following shall apply: a. If a veteranan applicant has not passed the required examination(s) for licensure, the veteranapplicant may not be issued a provisional license but may request that the application be placed in pending status for up to one year or as mutually agreed to provide the veteranapplicant with the opportunity to satisfy the examination requirements. b. If additional experience or education is required for the applicant’s qualifications to be considered substantially equivalent, the applicant may request that the board issue a provisional license for a specified period of time during which the applicant will successfully complete the necessary experience or education. The board shall issue a provisional license for a specified period of time upon such conditions as the board deems reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare or safety of the public unless the board determines that the deficiency is of a character that the public health, welfare or safety will be adversely affected if a provisional license is granted. c. If a request for a provisional license is denied, the board shall issue an order fully explaining the decision and shall inform the applicant of the steps the applicant may take in order to receive a provisional license. d. If a provisional license is issued, the application for full licensure shall be placed in pending status until the necessary experience or education has been successfully completed or the provisional license expires, whichever comes first. The board may extend a provisional license on a case-by-case basis for good cause. 506.3(6) A veteranAn applicant who is aggrieved by the board’s decision to deny an application for a reciprocal license or a provisional license or is aggrieved by the terms under which a provisional license will be granted may request a contested case (administrative hearing) and may participate in a contested case by telephone. A request for a contested case shall be made within 30 days of issuance of the board’s decision. There shall be no fees or costs assessed against the military service applicant in connection with a contested case conducted pursuant to this subrule. ITEM 8. Amend 661—Chapter 506, implementation sentence, as follows: These rules are intended to implement 2014 Iowa Acts, chapter 1116, division VIIowa Code chapter 272C. [Filed 6/10/20, effective 8/5/20][Published 7/1/20]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 7/1/20.ARC 5075CRacing and Gaming Commission[491]Adopted and FiledRule making related to licensing sanctions
The Racing and Gaming Commission hereby amends Chapter 3, “Fair Information Practices,” and Chapter 6, “Occupational and Vendor Licensing,” Iowa Administrative Code.Legal Authority for Rule Making This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 99D.7 and 99F.4.State or Federal Law Implemented This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 261.121.Purpose and Summary This rule making adopts amendments to implement legislation that was passed in 2019 prohibiting licensing sanctions against individuals who default or are delinquent on student loan debt or on a related service obligation.Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on April 8, 2020, as ARC 5026C. A public hearing was scheduled to be held via conference call on April 28, 2020, at 1 p.m. if anyone wished to be heard. No one asked to be a part of the public hearing. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.Adoption of Rule Making This rule making was adopted by the Commission on June 4, 2020.Fiscal Impact This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa. Jobs Impact After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.Waivers Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rule making would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Commission for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).Effective Date This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020. The following rule-making actions are adopted:
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 3.11(3) as follows: 3.11(3) Sharing information. Notwithstanding any statutory confidentiality provision, the agency may share information with the child support recovery unit and the college student aid commissioncentralized collection unit of the department of revenue through manual or automated means for the sole purpose of identifying licensees or applicants subject to enforcement under Iowa Code chapter 252J, 261272D or 598. ITEM 2. Rescind and reserve rule 491—6.12(99D,99F,261). [Filed 6/4/20, effective 8/5/20][Published 7/1/20]Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 7/1/20.