Vermont § 2134 - State participation in the Compact
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2134 — State participation in the Compact, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2134. State participation in the Compact
- (a) To participate in the Compact, a state must: (1) participate fully in the Commission’s data system, including using the Commission’s
unique identifier as defined in rules; (2) have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees; (3) notify the Commission, in compliance with the terms of the Compact and rules, of any
adverse action or the availability of investigative information regarding a licensee; (4) fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established
by rule, by receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search
on criminal background checks and use the results in making licensure decisions in
accordance with subsection (b) of this section; (5) comply with the rules of the Commission; (6) utilize a recognized national examination as a requirement for licensure pursuant
to the rules of the Commission; and (7) have continuing competence requirements as a condition for license renewal. (b) Upon adoption of this statute, the member state shall have the authority to obtain
biometric-based information from each physical therapy licensure applicant and submit
this information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background
check in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 534 and 42 U.S.C. § 14616. (c) A member state shall grant the compact privilege to a licensee holding a valid unencumbered
license in another member state in accordance with the terms of the Compact and rules. (d) Member states may charge a fee for granting a compact privilege. (Added 2023, No. 35, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2134
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2134 cover?
Section 2134 ("State participation in the Compact") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 2134?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 2134" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 2134 apply to my situation?
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