32 §1525-A. Exemptions to licensure - Maine Statutes

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Chapter 22: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, ENGLISH INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS HEADING: PL 1997, C. 749, §3 (NEW)

§1525-A. Exemptions to licensure

1. Nonresident interpreters. This chapter does not apply to interpreters who are residents of a jurisdiction other than this State and who do not interpret for compensation or remuneration in the State for more than 160 hours per year. Service during declared state or national emergencies does not count toward the 160 hours per year limitation.

[ 1999, c. 399, §13 (NEW); 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF) .]

2. Medical emergencies. This chapter does not apply to a person providing communication assistance during a medical emergency. For purposes of this subsection, "medical emergency" is when a person's medical condition could be significantly compromised by delaying assessment and treatment.

[ 1999, c. 399, §13 (NEW); 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1999, c. 399, §13 (NEW). 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF).