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On page 1, after line 4, of the Introduced bill, insert: "

Section 1. That § 47-11F-1 be AMENDED:

47-11F-1. Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Authorized licensee," a natural person licensed as a health care professional under Title 36 and entitled to form a professional corporation pursuant to chapters 47-11, 47-11A, 47-11B, 47-11C, 47-11D, and 47-11E, and 47-11G;

(2) "Professional employee," an employee of a professional corporation who is an authorized licensee, but not a shareholder of the corporation."

On page 1, after line 4, of the Introduced bill, insert: "

Section 2. That § 47-11F-18 be AMENDED:

47-11F-18. The licensing boards having jurisdiction over professional corporations authorized in chapters 47-11, 47-11A, 47-11B, 47-11C, 47-11D, and 47-11E, and 47-11G, are authorized to promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to implement the provisions of this chapter, including the following provisions:

(1) Definition of terms;

(2) Applications for registration and renewed registration as provided by §§ 47-11F-4 and 47-11F-5;

(3) Procedure for investigations as provided by §§ 47-11F-5 and 47-11F-15;

(4) Standards for hearings and summary suspension or revocation as provided by § 47-11F-9; and

(5) Interboard consultation and hearings as provided by §§ 47-11F-4, 47-11F-5, 47-11F-7, 47-11F-9, and 47-11F-15."

On page 1, line 13, of the Introduced bill, after "the " insert "inclusion of "

On page 1, line 14, of the Introduced bill, after "the " insert "inclusion of "

On page 3, line 18, of the Introduced bill, after "changes." delete "Section 9. That chapter 47-11G be amended with a NEW SECTION:"

On page 3, line 19, of the Introduced bill, after "SECTION:" delete "Except as provided in this chapter, corporations may not engage in the practice of physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology."