Universal Occupational And Professional Licensing Practice Authority

TITLE 67 STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE AFFAIRS CHAPTER 94 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM ACT 67-9407. UNIVERSAL OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING PRACTICE AUTHORITY. (1) An act is within the practice authority of a licensed professional in Idaho under the authority of the division of occupational and professional licenses if: (a)  The act is consistent with and not expressly prohibited by Idaho Code; (b)  The act is consistent with the individual’s education, training, and experience; and (c)  Performance of the act is within the accepted standard of care for the licensed professional’s profession or occupation that would be provided in the same or similar setting by a reasonable and prudent individual with the same or similar education, training, and experience. (2)  Boards and commissions under the authority of the division of occupational and professional licenses shall be authorized to pursue disciplinary action if a licensed professional subject to licensure by such board or commission fails to meet the standard of care provided by other similarly licensed professionals in the same or similar settings. Any penalties resulting from such acts or omissions must comply with applicable state laws and regulations of the licensing board or commission. (3)  A licensing authority shall review its administrative rules and modify or eliminate any provisions in conflict with the provisions of this section.