RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL, REGULATION
Impact
The introduction of the retirement status license is expected to have a beneficial impact on retired professionals by allowing them to preserve their credentials without the pressure of ongoing requirements associated with active licensing. The statute stipulates that those holding a retirement status license cannot practice their trade but can reinstate their original license by meeting certain continuing education requirements. This new provision could alleviate financial burdens related to license maintenance for older professionals while encouraging continued engagement in their respective fields in a non-practicing capacity.
Summary
House Bill 7146 aims to create a new class of retirement status license for individuals who are 65 years of age or older and currently hold a professional license regulated by the Division of Professional Regulation. This legislation is significant as it formalizes a mechanism for retired professionals to maintain a connection to their licensed profession without actively engaging in practice. The bill requires that applicants submit their original license along with a request form stating their retired status, and the issued license will be stamped to indicate its retirement status.
Contention
There may be potential contention around how this new license class could intersect with existing labor regulations and the professional standards governing active practitioners. Stakeholders could raise questions about the implications of allowing retired individuals to hold on to a professional designation without active engagement, particularly regarding public safety or professional accountability. Moreover, some may argue whether the fee structure for the retirement status license is sufficient to cover administrative costs while being fair for retirees.
Gives authority to the department of labor and training to enforce violations of the laws relating to corrosion prevention and mitigation work requirements. It also adds civil monetary penalties for violations of those laws.
Gives authority to the department of labor and training to enforce violations of the laws relating to corrosion prevention and mitigation work requirements. It also adds civil monetary penalties for violations of those laws.
Gives authority to the department of labor and training to enforce violations of the laws relating to corrosion prevention and mitigation work requirements. This act would also add civil monetary penalties for violations of those laws.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 49; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to professional counselors.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 49; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to professional counselors.
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensure of professional guardians and conservators; require. Amends sec. 303a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a) & adds art. 14A.