Vermont § 3101 - Policy and purpose

§ 3101. Policy and purpose

• (a) It is the policy of the State of Vermont that regulation be imposed upon a profession
  or occupation solely for the purpose of protecting the public. The General Assembly
  believes that all individuals should be permitted to enter into a profession or occupation
  unless there is a demonstrated need for the State to protect the interests of the
  public by restricting entry into the profession or occupation. (b) If such a need is identified, the form of regulation adopted by the State shall be
  the least restrictive form of regulation necessary to protect the public interest.
  If regulation is imposed, the profession or occupation may be subject to review by
  the Office of Professional Regulation and the General Assembly to ensure the continuing
  need for and appropriateness of such regulation. (Added 1977, No. 183 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1985, No. 96, § 1; 1985, No. 255 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)