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1     AN ACT concerning professional regulation.
 
2     Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
 
4     Section 5. The Regulatory Sunset Act is amended by changing
5 Section 4.20 and adding Section 4.30 as follows:
 
6     (5 ILCS 80/4.20)
7     Sec. 4.20. Acts repealed on January 1, 2010 and December
8 31, 2010.
9     (a) The following Acts are repealed on January 1, 2010:
10         The Auction License Act.
11         The Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989.
12         The Illinois Landscape Architecture Act of 1989.
13         The Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989.
14         The Land Sales Registration Act of 1999.
15         The Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice
16     Act.
17         The Perfusionist Practice Act.
18         The Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989.
19         The Real Estate License Act of 2000.
20         The Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989.
21     (b) The following Act is repealed on December 31, 2010:
22         The Medical Practice Act of 1987.
23 (Source: P.A. 95-1018, eff. 12-18-08.)
 

 

 

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1     (5 ILCS 80/4.30 new)
2     Sec. 4.30. Acts repealed on January 1, 2020. The following
3 Acts are repealed on January 1, 2020:
4     The Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act.
5     The Perfusionist Practice Act.
 
6     Section 10. The Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics
7 Practice Act is amended by changing Sections 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
8 40, 55, 57, 60, 70, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120,
9 125, 130, 135, 150, and 160 and by adding Sections 77, 103, and
10 107 as follows:
 
11     (225 ILCS 84/5)
12     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
13     Sec. 5. Declaration of public policy. The practice of
14 orthotics and prosthetics in the State of Illinois is an allied
15 health profession recognized by the American Medical
16 Association, with educational standards established by the
17 Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
18 Programs. The practice of pedorthics in the State of Illinois
19 is an allied health profession with educational standards
20 established by the National Commission on Orthotic and
21 Prosthetic Education recognized by the American Academy of
22 Orthopaedic Surgeons, with educational standards established
23 by the Board for Certification in Pedorthics. The increasing

 

 

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1 population of elderly and physically challenged individuals
2 who need orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic services requires
3 that the orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic professions be
4 regulated to ensure the provision of high-quality services and
5 devices. The people of Illinois deserve the best care
6 available, and will benefit from the assurance of initial and
7 ongoing professional competence of the orthotists,
8 prosthetists, and pedorthists practicing in this State. The
9 practice of orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics serves to
10 improve and enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities
11 by enabling them to resume productive lives following serious
12 illness, injury, or trauma. Unregulated dispensing of
13 orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic care does not adequately
14 meet the needs or serve the interests of the public. In keeping
15 with State requirements imposed on similar health disciplines,
16 licensure of the orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic
17 professions will help ensure the health and safety of
18 consumers, as well as maximize their functional abilities and
19 productivity levels. This Act shall be liberally construed to
20 best carry out these subjects and purposes.
21 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
22     (225 ILCS 84/10)
23     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
24     Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act:
25     "Accredited facility" means a facility which has been

 

 

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1 accredited by the Center for Medicare Medicaid Services to
2 practice prosthetics, orthotics or pedorthics and which
3 represents itself to the public by title or description of
4 services that includes the term "prosthetic", "prosthetist",
5 "artificial limb", "orthotic", "orthotist", "brace",
6 "pedorthic", "pedorthist" or a similar title or description of
7 services.
8     "Address of record" means the designated address recorded
9 by the Department in the applicant's or licensee's application
10 file or license file maintained by the Department's licensure
11 maintenance unit. It is the duty of the applicant or licensee
12 to inform the Department of any change of address, and such
13 changes must be made either through the Department's website or
14 by contacting the Department.
15     "Assistant" means a person who is educated and trained to
16 participate in comprehensive orthotic or prosthetic care while
17 under the supervision, as defined by rule, of a licensed
18 orthotist or licensed prosthetist. Assistants may perform
19 orthotic or prosthetic procedures and related tasks in the
20 management of patient care. Assistants may also fabricate,
21 repair, and maintain orthoses and prostheses assists an
22 orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist/orthotist with patient
23 care services and fabrication of orthoses or prostheses under
24 the supervision of a licensed orthotist or prosthetist.
25     "Board" means the Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics, and
26 Pedorthics.

 

 

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1     "Custom fabricated device" means an orthosis, prosthesis,
2 or pedorthic device fabricated to comprehensive measurements
3 or a mold or patient model for use by a patient in accordance
4 with a prescription and which requires clinical and technical
5 judgment in its design, fabrication, and fitting.
6     "Custom fitted device" means an orthosis, prosthesis, or
7 pedorthic device made to patient measurements sized or modified
8 for use by the patient in accordance with a prescription and
9 which requires clinical and technical judgment and substantive
10 alteration in its design. "Custom" means that an orthosis,
11 prosthesis, or pedorthic device is designed, fabricated, and
12 aligned specifically for one person in accordance with sound
13 biomechanical principles.
14     "Custom fitted" means that a prefabricated orthosis,
15 prosthesis, or pedorthic device is modified and aligned
16 specifically for one person in accordance with sound
17 biomechanical principles.
18     "Department" means the Department of Financial and
19 Professional Regulation.
20     "Director" means the Director of Professional Regulation.
21     "Facility" means the business location where orthotic,
22 prosthetic, or pedorthic care is provided and, in the case of
23 an orthotic/prosthetic facility, has the appropriate clinical
24 and laboratory space and equipment to provide comprehensive
25 orthotic or prosthetic care and, in the case of a pedorthic
26 facility, has the appropriate clinical space and equipment to

 

 

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1 provide pedorthic care. Licensed orthotists, prosthetists, and
2 pedorthists must be available to either provide care or
3 supervise the provision of care by unlicensed registered staff.
4     "Licensed orthotist" or "LO" means a person licensed under
5 this Act to practice orthotics and who represents himself or
6 herself to the public by title or description of services that
7 includes the term "orthotic", "orthotist", "brace", or a
8 similar title or description of services.
9     "Licensed pedorthist" or "LPed" means a person licensed
10 under this Act to practice pedorthics and who represents
11 himself or herself to the public by the title or description of
12 services that include the term "pedorthic", "pedorthist", or a
13 similar title or description of services.
14     "Licensed physician" means a person licensed under the
15 Medical Practice Act of 1987.
16     "Licensed podiatrist" means a person licensed under the
17 Podiatric Medical Practice Act of 1987.
18     "Licensed prosthetist" or "LP" means a person licensed
19 under this Act to practice prosthetics and who represents
20 himself or herself to the public by title or description of
21 services that includes the term "prosthetic", "prosthetist",
22 "artificial limb", or a similar title or description of
23 services.
24     "Off-the-shelf device" means a prefabricated orthosis,
25 prosthesis, or pedorthic device sized or modified for use by
26 the patient in accordance with a prescription and that does not

 

 

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1 require substantial clinical judgment and substantive
2 alteration for appropriate use.
3     "Orthosis" means a custom-fabricated or custom-fitted
4 brace or support designed to provide for alignment, correction,
5 or prevention of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction,
6 disease, injury, or deformity. "Orthosis" does not include
7 fabric or elastic supports, corsets, arch supports,
8 low-temperature plastic splints, trusses, elastic hoses,
9 canes, crutches, soft cervical collars, dental appliances, or
10 other similar devices carried in stock and sold as
11 "over-the-counter" items by a drug store, department store,
12 corset shop, or surgical supply facility.
13     "Orthotic and Prosthetic Education Program" means a course
14 of instruction accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
15 Allied Health Education Programs, consisting of (i) a basic
16 curriculum of college level instruction in math, physics,
17 biology, chemistry, and psychology and (ii) a specific
18 curriculum in orthotic or prosthetic courses, including: (A)
19 lectures covering pertinent anatomy, biomechanics,
20 pathomechanics, prosthetic-orthotic components and materials,
21 training and functional capabilities, prosthetic or orthotic
22 performance evaluation, prescription considerations, etiology
23 of amputations and disease processes necessitating prosthetic
24 or orthotic use, and medical management; (B) subject matter
25 related to pediatric and geriatric problems; (C) instruction in
26 acute care techniques, such as immediate and early

 

 

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1 post-surgical prosthetics and fracture bracing techniques; and
2 (D) lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory experiences
3 related to the entire process of measuring, casting, fitting,
4 fabricating, aligning, and completing prostheses or orthoses.
5     "Orthotic and prosthetic scope of practice" means a list of
6 tasks, with relative weight given to such factors as
7 importance, criticality, and frequency, based on
8 internationally accepted standards of orthotic and prosthetic
9 care as outlined by the International Society of Prosthetics
10 and Orthotics' professional profile for Category I and Category
11 III orthotic and prosthetic personnel.
12     "Orthotics" means the science and practice of evaluating,
13 measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting,
14 adjusting, or servicing an orthosis under an order from a
15 licensed physician or podiatrist for the correction or
16 alleviation of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction,
17 disease, injury, or deformity.
18     "Orthotist" means a health care professional, specifically
19 educated and trained in orthotic patient care, who measures,
20 designs, fabricates, fits, or services orthoses and may assist
21 in the formulation of the order and treatment plan of orthoses
22 for the support or correction of disabilities caused by
23 neuro-musculoskeletal diseases, injuries, or deformities.
24 person who measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services
25 orthoses and assists in the formulation of the order of
26 orthoses as ordered by a licensed physician for the support or

 

 

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1 correction of disabilities caused by neuro-musculoskeletal
2 diseases, injuries, or deformities.
3     "Over-the-counter" means a prefabricated, mass-produced
4 device that is prepackaged and requires no professional advice
5 or judgement in either size selection or use, including fabric
6 or elastic supports, corsets, generic arch supports, elastic
7 hoses.
8     "Pedorthic device" means therapeutic shoes (e.g. diabetic
9 shoes and inserts), shoe modifications made for therapeutic
10 purposes, below the ankle partial foot prostheses, and foot
11 orthoses for use at the ankle or below. It also includes
12 subtalar-control foot orthoses designed to manage the function
13 of the anatomy by controlling the range of motion of the
14 subtalar joint. Excluding footwear, the proximal height of a
15 custom pedorthic device does not extend beyond the junction of
16 the gastrocnemius and the Achilles tendon. Pedorthic devices do
17 not include non-therapeutic inlays or footwear regardless of
18 method of manufacture; unmodified, non-therapeutic
19 over-the-counter shoes; or prefabricated foot care products.
20 "Therapeutic" devices address a medical condition, diagnosed
21 by a prescribing medical professional, while "non-therapeutic"
22 devices do not address a medical condition. footwear, foot
23 orthoses for use at the ankle or below, and modified footwear
24 made for therapeutic purposes. "Pedorthic device" does not
25 include non-therapeutic accommodative inlays or
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1 of manufacture, shoe modifications made for non-therapeutic
2 purposes, unmodified, over-the-counter shoes, or prefabricated
3 foot care products.
4     "Pedorthic education program" means an educational program
5 accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and
6 Prosthetic Education a course of instruction accredited by the
7 Board for Certification in Pedorthics consisting of (i) a basic
8 curriculum of instruction in foot-related pathology of
9 diseases, anatomy, and biomechanics and (ii) a specific
10 curriculum in pedorthic courses, including lectures covering
11 shoes, foot orthoses, and shoe modifications, pedorthic
12 components and materials, training and functional
13 capabilities, pedorthic performance evaluation, prescription
14 considerations, etiology of disease processes necessitating
15 use of pedorthic devices, medical management, subject matter
16 related to pediatric and geriatric problems, and lectures,
17 demonstrations, and laboratory experiences related to the
18 entire process of measuring and casting, fitting, fabricating,
19 aligning, and completing pedorthic devices.
20     "Pedorthic scope of practice" means a list of tasks with
21 relative weight given to such factors as importance,
22 criticality, and frequency based on nationally accepted
23 standards of pedorthic care as outlined by the National
24 Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education Board for
25 Certification in Pedorthics' comprehensive analysis with an
26 empirical validation study of the profession performed by an

 

 

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1 independent testing company.
2     "Pedorthics" means the science and practice of evaluating,
3 measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting,
4 adjusting, or servicing a pedorthic device under an order from
5 a licensed physician or podiatrist for the correction or
6 alleviation of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction,
7 disease, injury, or deformity.
8     "Pedorthist" means a health care professional,
9 specifically educated and trained in pedorthic patient care,
10 who measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services pedorthic
11 devices and may assist in the formulation of the order and
12 treatment plan of pedorthic devices for the support or
13 correction of disabilities caused by neuro-musculoskeletal
14 diseases, injuries, or deformities. person who measures,
15 designs, fabricates, fits, or services pedorthic devices and
16 assists in the formulation of the order of pedorthic devices as
17 ordered by a licensed physician for the support or correction
18 of disabilities caused by neuro-musculoskeletal diseases,
19 injuries, or deformities.
20     "Person" means a natural person.
21     "Prosthesis" means an artificial medical device that is not
22 surgically implanted and that is used to replace a missing
23 limb, appendage, or any other external human body part
24 including an artificial limb, hand, or foot. "Prosthesis" does
25 not include artificial eyes, ears, fingers, or toes, dental
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1 eyelashes, or wigs, or other devices that do not have a
2 significant impact on the musculoskeletal functions of the
3 body.
4     "Prosthetics" means the science and practice of
5 evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling,
6 fitting, adjusting, or servicing a prosthesis under an order
7 from a licensed physician.
8     "Prosthetist" means a health care professional,
9 specifically educated and trained in prosthetic patient care,
10 who measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services
11 prostheses and may assist in the formulation of the order and
12 treatment plan of prostheses for the replacement of external
13 parts of the human body lost due to amputation or congenital
14 deformities or absences. person who measures, designs,
15 fabricates, fits, or services prostheses and assists in the
16 formulation of the order of prostheses as ordered by a licensed
17 physician for the replacement of external parts of the human
18 body lost due to amputation or congenital deformities or
19 absences.
20     "Prosthetist/orthotist" means a person who practices both
21 disciplines of prosthetics and orthotics and who represents
22 himself or herself to the public by title or by description of
23 services. A person who is currently licensed by the State as
24 both a licensed prosthetist and a licensed orthotist may use
25 the title "Licensed Prosthetist Orthotist" or "LPO".
26     "Resident" means a person who has completed an education

 

 

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1 program in either orthotics or prosthetics and is continuing
2 his or her clinical education in a residency accredited by the
3 National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education.
4     "Residency" means a minimum of a one-year approved
5 supervised program to acquire practical clinical training in
6 orthotics or prosthetics in a patient care setting.
7     "Secretary" means the Secretary of Financial and
8 Professional Regulation.
9     "Technician" means a person who assists an orthotist,
10 prosthetist, prosthetist/orthotist, or pedorthist with
11 fabrication of orthoses, prostheses, or pedorthic devices but
12 does not provide direct patient care.
13 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
14     (225 ILCS 84/15)
15     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
16     Sec. 15. Exceptions. This Act shall not be construed to
17 prohibit:
18     (1) a physician licensed in this State from engaging in the
19 practice for which he or she is licensed;
20     (2) a person licensed in this State under any other Act
21 from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;
22     (3) the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics
23 by a person who is employed by the federal government or any
24 bureau, division, or agency of the federal government while in
25 the discharge of the employee's official duties;

 

 

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1     (4) the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics
2 by (i) a student enrolled in a school of orthotics,
3 prosthetics, or pedorthics, (ii) a resident continuing his or
4 her clinical education in a residency accredited by the
5 National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, or
6 (iii) a student in a qualified work experience program or
7 internship in pedorthics;
8     (5) the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics
9 by one who is an orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist licensed
10 under the laws of another state or territory of the United
11 States or another country and has applied in writing to the
12 Department, in a form and substance satisfactory to the
13 Department, for a license as orthotist, prosthetist, or
14 pedorthist and who is qualified to receive the license under
15 Section 40 until (i) the expiration of 6 months after the
16 filing of the written application, (ii) the withdrawal of the
17 application, or (iii) the denial of the application by the
18 Department;
19     (6) a person licensed by this State as a physical
20 therapist, or occupational therapist, or advanced practice
21 nurse from engaging in his or her profession; or
22     (7) a physician licensed under the Podiatric Medical
23 Practice Act of 1997 from engaging in his or her profession.
24 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
25     (225 ILCS 84/20)

 

 

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1     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
2     Sec. 20. Powers and duties of the Department.
3     (a) The Department shall exercise the powers and duties
4 prescribed by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois for the
5 administration of licensure Acts and shall exercise other
6 powers and duties necessary for effectuating the purposes of
7 this Act.
8     (b) The Department shall may adopt rules to administer and
9 enforce this Act including, but not limited to, fees for
10 original licensure, and renewal and restoration of licenses and
11 may prescribe forms to be issued to implement its rules. The
12 Department shall exercise the powers and duties prescribed by
13 this Act. At a minimum, the rules adopted by the Department
14 shall include standards and criteria for licensure and for
15 professional conduct and discipline. The Department shall
16 consult with the Board in adopting rules. Notice of proposed
17 rulemaking shall be transmitted to the Board, and the
18 Department shall review the Board's response and inform the
19 Board of any deviations any recommendations made in writing
20 with proper explanation of deviations from the Board's
21 recommendations and response.
22     (c) The Department at any time may seek the expert advice
23 and knowledge of the Board on any matter relating to the
24 enforcement of this Act.
25     (d) Department may adopt rules as necessary to establish
26 eligibility for facility registration and standards.

 

 

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1 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
2     (225 ILCS 84/25)
3     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
4     Sec. 25. Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics.
5     (a) There is established a Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics,
6 and Pedorthics, which shall consist of 6 voting members to be
7 appointed by the Secretary Director. Three members shall be
8 practicing licensed orthotists, licensed prosthetists, or
9 licensed pedorthists. These members may be licensed in more
10 than one discipline and their appointments must equally
11 represent all 3 disciplines. One member shall be a member of
12 the public who is a consumer of orthotic, prosthetic, or
13 pedorthic professional services. One member shall be a public
14 member who is not licensed under this Act or a consumer of
15 services licensed under this Act. One member shall be a
16 licensed physician.
17     (b) Each member of the Board shall serve a term of 3 years,
18 except that of the initial appointments to the Board, 2 members
19 shall be appointed for one year, 2 members shall be appointed
20 for 2 years, and 2 members shall be appointed for 3 years. Each
21 member shall hold office and execute his or her Board
22 responsibilities until the qualification and appointment of
23 his or her successor. No member of the Board shall serve more
24 than 8 consecutive years or 2 full terms, whichever is greater.
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1 reasonable sum as determined by the Secretary Director for each
2 day actually engaged in the duties of the office and shall be
3 reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in performing the
4 duties of the office.
5     (d) Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. A
6 quorum is required for all Board decisions A quorum of the
7 Board shall consist of a majority of Board members currently
8 appointed.
9     (e) The Secretary Director may terminate the appointment of
10 any member for cause which, in the opinion of the Secretary
11 Director reasonably justifies termination, which may include,
12 but is not limited to, a Board member who does not attend 2
13 consecutive meetings.
14     (f) Membership of the Board should reasonably reflect
15 representation from the geographic areas in this State.
16 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
17     (225 ILCS 84/40)
18     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
19     Sec. 40. Qualifications for licensure as orthotist,
20 prosthetist, or pedorthist.
21     (a) To qualify for a license to practice orthotics or
22 prosthetics, a person shall:
23         (1) possess a baccalaureate degree from a college or
24     university;
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1     including, but not limited to, any hours of classroom
2     education and clinical practice established and approved
3     by the Department;
4         (3) complete a clinical residency in the professional
5     area for which a license is sought in accordance with
6     standards, guidelines, or procedures for residencies
7     inside or outside this State established and approved by
8     the Department. The majority of training must be devoted to
9     services performed under the supervision of a licensed
10     practitioner of orthotics or prosthetics or a person
11     certified as a Certified Orthotist (CO), Certified
12     Prosthetist (CP), or Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO)
13     whose practice is located outside of the State
14     certification was obtained before the effective date of
15     this Act;
16         (4) pass all written, practical, and oral examinations
17     that are required and approved by the Department; and
18         (5) be qualified to practice in accordance with
19     internationally accepted standards of orthotic and
20     prosthetic care.
21     (b) To qualify for a license to practice pedorthics, a
22 person shall:
23         (1) submit proof of possess a high school diploma or
24     its equivalent;
25         (2) have completed the amount of formal training,
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1     education and clinical practice established and approved
2     by the Department;
3         (3) complete a qualified work experience program or
4     internship in pedorthics that has a minimum of 1,000 hours
5     of pedorthic patient care experience in accordance with any
6     standards, guidelines, or procedures established and
7     approved by the Department. The majority of training must
8     be devoted to services performed under the supervision of a
9     licensed practitioner of pedorthics or a person certified
10     as a Certified Pedorthist (C.Ped) whose practice is located
11     outside of the State;
12         (4) pass all examinations that are required and
13     approved by the Department; and
14         (5) be qualified to practice in accordance with
15     nationally accepted standards of pedorthic care.
16     (c) The standards and requirements for licensure
17 established by the Department shall be substantially equal to
18 or in excess of standards commonly accepted in the profession
19 of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics. The Department shall
20 adopt rules as necessary to set the standards and requirements.
21     (d) A person may be licensed in more than one discipline.
22 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
23     (225 ILCS 84/55)
24     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
25     Sec. 55. License required Transition period.

 

 

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1     (a) Until January 1, 2002, a person certified as a
2 Certified Orthotist (CO), Certified Prosthetist (CP), or
3 Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) by the American Board for
4 Certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Incorporated, or
5 holding similar certifications from other accrediting bodies
6 with equivalent educational requirements and examination
7 standards may apply for and shall be granted orthotic or
8 prosthetic licensure under this Act upon payment of the
9 required fee. After that date, any applicant for licensure as
10 an orthotist or a prosthetist shall meet the requirements of
11 subsection (a) of Section 40 of this Act.
12     (b) Until January 1, 2002, a person certified as a
13 Certified Pedorthist (CPed) by the Board for Certification in
14 Pedorthics, Incorporated, or a person certified as a Certified
15 Orthotist (CO) or Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) by the
16 American Board for Certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics,
17 Incorporated, or holding similar certifications from other
18 accrediting bodies with equivalent educational requirements
19 and examination standards may apply for and shall be granted
20 pedorthic licensure under this Act upon payment of the required
21 fee. After that date, any applicant for licensure as a
22 pedorthist shall meet the requirements of subsection (b) of
23 Section 40 of this Act.
24     No (c) On and after January 1, 2002, no person shall
25 practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this State or
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1 profession, unless he or she is licensed in accordance with
2 Section 40 of this Act.
3     (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, a
4 person who has practiced full-time for the past 7 years in a
5 prosthetic/orthotic facility as an orthotist, prosthetist,
6 prosthetist/orthotist, assistant, or technician or in a
7 pedorthic facility as a pedorthist or pedorthic technician on
8 the effective date of this Act may file an application with the
9 Board within 60 days after the enforcement of this Section
10 begins pursuant to Section 56 of this Act in order to continue
11 to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics at his or her
12 identified level of practice. The applicant shall be issued a
13 license or certificate of registration to practice orthotics,
14 prosthetics, or pedorthics under the provisions of this Act
15 without examination upon receipt by the Department of payment
16 of the licensing or registration fee required under Section 70
17 of this Act and after the Board has completed an investigation
18 of the applicant's work history. The Board shall complete its
19 investigation for the purposes of this Section within 6 months
20 of the date of the application. The investigation may include,
21 but is not limited to, completion by the applicant of a
22 questionnaire regarding the applicant's work history and scope
23 of practice.
24 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
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1     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
2     Sec. 57. Limitation on provision of care and services. A
3 licensed orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist may provide
4 care or services only if the care or services are provided
5 pursuant to an order from (i) a licensed physician, (ii) a or
6 podiatrist, (iii) an advanced practice nurse who has a written
7 collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician or
8 podiatrist that specifically authorizes ordering the services
9 of an orthotist, prosthetist or pedorthist, (iv) an advanced
10 practice nurse who practices in a hospital or ambulatory
11 surgical treatment center and possesses clinical privileges to
12 order services of an orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist, or
13 (v) a physician assistant who has been delegated the authority
14 to order the services of an orthotist, prosthetist, or
15 pedorthist by his or her supervising physician. A licensed
16 podiatrist or advanced practice nurse collaborating with a
17 podiatrist may only order care or services concerning the foot
18 from a licensed prosthetist. A licensed prosthetist may provide
19 care or services only if the care or services are provided
20 pursuant to an order from a licensed physician.
21 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
22     (225 ILCS 84/60)
23     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
24     Sec. 60. Renewal; restoration; military service; inactive
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1     (a) The expiration date and renewal period for each license
2 issued under this Act shall be set by rule of the Department.
3 The Board shall establish continuing education requirements
4 for the renewal of a license. These requirements shall be based
5 on established standards of competence.
6     (b) A person who has permitted his or her license to expire
7 or who has had his or her license on inactive status may have
8 his or her license restored by (i) making application to the
9 Department, (ii) filing proof acceptable to the Department of
10 his or her fitness to have his or her license restored
11 including, but not limited to, sworn evidence certifying to
12 active practice in another jurisdiction satisfactory to the
13 Department, and (iii) paying the required restoration fee. If
14 the person has not maintained an active practice in another
15 jurisdiction satisfactory to the Department, the Board shall
16 determine, by an evaluation program established by rule, his or
17 her fitness to resume active status and may require the person
18 to complete a period of evaluated clinical experience and may
19 require successful completion of an examination.
20     (c) A person whose license expired while he or she was (i)
21 in federal service on active duty within the armed forces of
22 the United States or with the State militia called into service
23 or training or (ii) in training or education under the
24 supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into
25 military service may have his or her license renewed or
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1 after termination from the service, training, or education
2 except under conditions other than honorable, he or she
3 furnished the Department with satisfactory evidence that he or
4 she has been so engaged and that his or her service, training,
5 or education has been terminated.
6     (d) A person who notifies the Department in writing on
7 forms prescribed by the Department may elect to place his or
8 her license on an inactive status and shall, subject to rules
9 of the Department, be excused from payment of renewal fees
10 until he or she notifies the Department in writing of his or
11 her desire to resume active status.
12     (e) A person requesting restoration from inactive status
13 shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and shall be
14 required to restore his or her license as provided in Section
15 60 of this Act.
16     (f) An orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist whose license
17 is on inactive status shall not practice orthotics,
18 prosthetics, or pedorthics in this State.
19 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
20     (225 ILCS 84/70)
21     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
22     Sec. 70. Endorsement. The Department may, at its
23 discretion, license as either an orthotist, prosthetist, or
24 pedorthist, without examination and on payment of the required
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1 pedorthist who is (i) licensed under the laws of another state,
2 territory, or country, if the requirements for licensure in
3 that state, territory, or country in which the applicant was
4 licensed were, at the date of his or her licensure,
5 substantially equal to the requirements in force in this State
6 on that date or (ii) certified by a national certification
7 organization with educational and testing standards as set
8 forth by rule equal to or more stringent than the licensing
9 requirements of this State.
10 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
11     (225 ILCS 84/77 new)
12     Sec. 77. Returned checks; fines. Any person who delivers a
13 check or other payment to the Department that is returned to
14 the Department unpaid by the financial institution upon which
15 it is drawn shall pay to the Department, in addition to the
16 amount already owed to the Department, a fine of $50. The fines
17 imposed by this Section are in addition to any other discipline
18 provided under this Act for unlicensed practice or practice on
19 a non-renewed license. The Department shall notify the person
20 that payment of fees and fines shall be made to the Department
21 by certified check or money order within 30 calendar days of
22 the notification. If, after the expiration of 30 days from the
23 date of the notification, the person has failed to submit the
24 necessary remittance, the Department shall automatically
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1 If, after termination or denial, the person seeks a license, he
2 or she shall apply to the Department for restoration or
3 issuance of the license and pay all fees and fines due to the
4 Department. The Department may establish a fee for the
5 processing of an application for restoration of a license,
6 designed to cover all expenses of processing the application.
7 The Secretary may waive the fines due under this Section in
8 individual cases where the Secretary finds that the fines would
9 be unreasonable or unnecessarily burdensome.
 
10     (225 ILCS 84/80)
11     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
12     Sec. 80. Roster of licensees and registrants. The
13 Department shall maintain a current roster of the names and
14 addresses of all licensees, registrants, and all persons whose
15 licenses have been suspended, or revoked, or otherwise
16 disciplined within the previous year. This roster shall be
17 available upon written request and payment of the required fee.
18 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
19     (225 ILCS 84/85)
20     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
21     Sec. 85. Practice by corporations. Nothing in this Act
22 shall restrict licensees from forming professional service
23 corporations under and in accordance with the provisions of the
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1 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
2     (225 ILCS 84/90)
3     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
4     Sec. 90. Grounds for discipline.
5     (a) The Department may refuse to issue or renew a license,
6 or may revoke or suspend a license, or may suspend, place on
7 probation, censure, or reprimand a licensee or take other
8 disciplinary or non-disciplinary action as the Department may
9 deem proper, including, but not limited to, the imposition of
10 fines not to exceed $10,000 for each violation for one or any
11 combination of the following:
12         (1) Making a material misstatement in furnishing
13     information to the Department or the Board.
14         (2) Violations of or negligent or intentional
15     disregard of this Act or its rules.
16         (3) Conviction of, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo
17     contendere to any crime that is a felony under the laws of
18     the United States or any state or territory thereof or that
19     is a misdemeanor of which an essential element is
20     dishonesty, or any crime that is directly related to the
21     practice of the profession Conviction of any crime that
22     under the laws of the United States or of a state or
23     territory of the United States is a felony or a
24     misdemeanor, an essential element of which is dishonesty,
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1     the profession.
2         (4) Making a misrepresentation for the purpose of
3     obtaining a license.
4         (5) A pattern of practice or other behavior that
5     demonstrates incapacity or incompetence to practice under
6     this Act.
7         (6) Gross negligence under this Act.
8         (7) Aiding or assisting another person in violating a
9     provision of this Act or its rules.
10         (8) Failing to provide information within 60 days in
11     response to a written request made by the Department.
12         (9) Engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or
13     unprofessional conduct or conduct of a character likely to
14     deceive, defraud, or harm the public.
15         (10) Inability to practice with reasonable judgment,
16     skill, or safety as a result of habitual or excessive use
17     or addiction to alcohol, narcotics, stimulants, or any
18     other chemical agent or drug Habitual intoxication or
19     addiction to the use of drugs.
20         (11) Discipline by another state or territory of the
21     United States, the federal government, or foreign nation,
22     if at least one of the grounds for the discipline is the
23     same or substantially equivalent to one set forth in this
24     Section.
25         (12) Directly or indirectly giving to or receiving from
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1     fee, commission, rebate, or other form of compensation for
2     professional services not actually or personally rendered.
3         (13) A finding by the Board that the licensee or
4     registrant, after having his or her license placed on
5     probationary status, has violated the terms of probation.
6         (14) Abandonment of a patient or client.
7         (15) Willfully Wilfully making or filing false records
8     or reports in his or her practice including, but not
9     limited to, false records filed with State agencies or
10     departments.
11         (16) Willfully Wilfully failing to report an instance
12     of suspected child abuse or neglect as required by the
13     Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.
14         (17) Inability to practice the profession with
15     reasonable judgment, skill, or safety as a result of a
16     physical illness, including, but not limited to,
17     deterioration through the aging process or loss of motor
18     skill, or a mental illness or disability Physical illness
19     including, but not limited to, deterioration through the
20     aging process or loss of motor skill that results in the
21     inability to practice the profession with reasonable
22     judgement, skill, or safety.
23         (18) Solicitation of professional services using false
24     or misleading advertising.
25     (b) In enforcing this Section, the Department or Board upon
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1 applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination, or
2 both, as required by and at the expense of the Department. The
3 Department or Board may order the examining physician to
4 present testimony concerning the mental or physical
5 examination of the licensee or applicant. No information shall
6 be excluded by reason of any common law or statutory privilege
7 relating to communications between the licensee or applicant
8 and the examining physician. The examining physicians shall be
9 specifically designated by the Board or Department. The
10 individual to be examined may have, at his or her own expense,
11 another physician of his or her choice present during all
12 aspects of this examination. Failure of an individual to submit
13 to a mental or physical examination, when directed, shall be
14 grounds for the immediate suspension of his or her license
15 until the individual submits to the examination if the
16 Department finds that the refusal to submit to the examination
17 was without reasonable cause as defined by rule.
18     In instances in which the Secretary immediately suspends a
19 person's license for his or her failure to submit to a mental
20 or physical examination, when directed, a hearing on that
21 person's license must be convened by the Department within 15
22 days after the suspension and completed without appreciable
23 delay.
24     In instances in which the Secretary otherwise suspends a
25 person's license pursuant to the results of a compelled mental
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1 must be convened by the Department within 15 days after the
2 suspension and completed without appreciable delay. The
3 Department and Board shall have the authority to review the
4 subject individual's record of treatment and counseling
5 regarding the impairment to the extent permitted by applicable
6 federal statutes and regulations safeguarding the
7 confidentiality of medical records.
8     An individual licensed under this Act and affected under
9 this Section shall be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to
10 the Department or Board that he or she can resume practice in
11 compliance with acceptable and prevailing standards under the
12 provisions of his or her license. The determination by a
13 circuit court that a licensee or registrant is subject to
14 involuntary admission or judicial admission, as provided in the
15 Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, operates as
16 an automatic suspension. The suspension will end only upon (i)
17 a finding by a court that the patient is no longer subject to
18 involuntary admission or judicial admission and the issuance of
19 a court order so finding and discharging the patient and (ii)
20 the recommendation of the Board to the Director that the
21 licensee or registrant be allowed to resume his or her
22 practice.
23     (c) The Department shall deny a license or renewal
24 authorized by this Act to a person who has defaulted on an
25 educational loan or scholarship provided or guaranteed by the
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1 agency of this State in accordance with subsection (a)(5) of
2 Section 15 of the Department of Professional Regulation Law of
3 the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois (20 ILCS
4 2105/2105-15). In enforcing this Section, the Department or
5 Board upon a showing of a possible violation may compel an
6 individual licensed to practice under this Act, or who has
7 applied for licensure under this Act, to submit to a mental or
8 physical examination, or both, as required by and at the
9 expense of the Department. The Department or Board may order
10 the examining physician to present testimony concerning the
11 mental or physical examination of the licensee or applicant. No
12 information shall be excluded by reason of any common law or
13 statutory privilege relating to communications between the
14 licensee or applicant and the examining physician. The
15 examining physicians shall be specifically designated by the
16 Board or Department. The individual to be examined may have, at
17 his or her own expense, another physician of his or her choice
18 present during all aspects of this examination. The examination
19 shall be performed by a physician licensed to practice medicine
20 in all its branches. Failure of an individual to submit to a
21 mental or physical examination, when directed, shall be grounds
22 for suspension of his or her license until the individual
23 submits to the examination if the Department finds, after
24 notice and hearing, that the refusal to submit to the
25 examination was without reasonable cause.
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1 practice because of the reasons set forth in this Section, the
2 Department or Board may require that individual to submit to
3 care, counseling, or treatment by physicians approved or
4 designated by the Department or Board, as a condition, term, or
5 restriction for continued, reinstated, or renewed licensure to
6 practice; or, in lieu of care, counseling, or treatment, the
7 Department may file, or the Board may recommend to the
8 Department to file, a complaint to immediately suspend, revoke,
9 or otherwise discipline the license of the individual. An
10 individual whose license was granted, continued, reinstated,
11 renewed, disciplined or supervised subject to such terms,
12 conditions, or restrictions, and who fails to comply with such
13 terms, conditions, or restrictions, shall be referred to the
14 Director for a determination as to whether the individual shall
15 have his or her license suspended immediately, pending a
16 hearing by the Department.
17     In instances in which the Director immediately suspends a
18 person's license under this Section, a hearing on that person's
19 license must be convened by the Department within 15 days after
20 the suspension and completed without appreciable delay. The
21 Department and Board shall have the authority to review the
22 subject individual's record of treatment and counseling
23 regarding the impairment to the extent permitted by applicable
24 federal statutes and regulations safeguarding the
25 confidentiality of medical records.
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1 this Section shall be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to
2 the Department or Board that he or she can resume practice in
3 compliance with acceptable and prevailing standards under the
4 provisions of his or her license.
5     (d) In cases where the Department of Healthcare and Family
6 Services (formerly Department of Public Aid) has previously
7 determined that a licensee or a potential licensee is more than
8 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support and has
9 subsequently certified the delinquency to the Department, the
10 Department may refuse to issue or renew or may revoke or
11 suspend that person's license or may take other disciplinary
12 action against that person based solely upon the certification
13 of delinquency made by the Department of Healthcare and Family
14 Services in accordance with subsection (a)(5) of Section 15 of
15 the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil
16 Administrative Code of Illinois (20 ILCS 2105/2105-15).
17     (e) The Department may refuse to issue or renew a license,
18 or may revoke or suspend a license, for failure to file a
19 return, to pay the tax, penalty, or interest shown in a filed
20 return, or to pay any final assessment of tax, penalty, or
21 interest as required by any tax Act administered by the
22 Department of Revenue, until such time as the requirements of
23 the tax Act are satisfied in accordance with subsection (g) of
24 Section 15 of the Department of Professional Regulation Law of
25 the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois (20 ILCS
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1 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
2     (225 ILCS 84/95)
3     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
4     Sec. 95. Injunction; cease and desist order.
5     (a) If any person, company, or corporation violates a
6 provision of this Act, the Secretary Director may, in the name
7 of the People of the State of Illinois and through the Attorney
8 General of the State of Illinois or the State's Attorney of the
9 county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred,
10 petition for an order enjoining the violation or for an order
11 enforcing compliance with this Act. Upon the filing of a
12 verified petition in court, the court may issue a temporary
13 restraining order, without notice or bond, and may
14 preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation. If it is
15 established that the person, company, or corporation has
16 violated or is violating the injunction, the court may punish
17 the offender for contempt of court. Proceedings under this
18 Section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other
19 remedies and penalties provided by this Act.
20     (b) If a person practices as an orthotist, prosthetist, or
21 pedorthist or holds himself or herself out as an orthotist,
22 prosthetist, or pedorthist without being licensed or
23 registered under the provisions of this Act, then any other
24 licensed or registered orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist,
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1 in addition to the Secretary Director, petition for relief as
2 provided in subsection (a) of this Section.
3     (c) If a company or corporation holds itself out to provide
4 orthotic, prosthetic, or pedorthic services without having an
5 orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist licensed under the
6 provisions of this Act on its staff to provide those services,
7 then any other licensed orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist
8 or any interested party or injured person may, in addition to
9 the Secretary, petition for relief as provided in subsection
10 (a) of this Section.
11     (d) Whenever in the opinion of the Department a person,
12 company, or corporation violates a provision of this Act, the
13 Department may issue a rule to show cause why an order to cease
14 and desist should not be entered against him, or her, or it.
15 The rule shall clearly set forth the grounds relied upon by the
16 Department and shall provide a period of 7 days from the date
17 of the rule to file an answer to the satisfaction of the
18 Department. Failure to answer to the satisfaction of the
19 Department shall cause an order to cease and desist to be
20 issued immediately.
21 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
22     (225 ILCS 84/100)
23     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
24     Sec. 100. Investigations; notice and hearing.
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1 applicant or of a person or persons holding or claiming to hold
2 a license.
3     (b) The Department may also investigate the actions of a
4 company or corporation that holds itself out to provide
5 orthotic, prosthetic, or pedorthic services with or without
6 having an orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist licensed under
7 the provisions of this Act on its staff to provide those
8 services.
9     (c) Before refusing to issue or renew a license or taking
10 any other disciplinary action with respect to a license, the
11 Department shall, at least 30 10 days prior to the date set for
12 the hearing, notify in writing the applicant for or holder of a
13 license of the nature of the charges and that a hearing will be
14 held on the date designated. The written notice may be served
15 by personal delivery or by certified or registered mail to the
16 respondent at the address of record with the Department
17 disclosed on his or her last notification to the Department. At
18 the time and place fixed in the notice, the Board shall proceed
19 to hear the charges. The parties or their counsel shall be
20 afforded ample opportunity to present statements, testimony,
21 evidence, and argument that may be pertinent to the charges or
22 to the defense to the charges. The Board may continue the
23 hearing from time to time.
24 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
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1     Sec. 103. Subpoenas; depositions; oaths.
2     (a) The Department has the power to subpoena documents,
3 books, records, or other materials and to bring before it any
4 person and to take testimony either orally or by deposition, or
5 any combination thereof, with the same fees and mileage and in
6 the same manner as prescribed in civil cases in the courts of
7 this State.
8     (b) The Secretary, the designated hearing officer, and
9 every member of the Board has the power to administer oaths to
10 witnesses at any hearing that the Department is authorized to
11 conduct, and any other oaths authorized in any Act administered
12 by the Department.
 
13     (225 ILCS 84/105)
14     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
15     Sec. 105. Record of proceedings Transcript. The
16 Department, at its own expense, shall preserve a record of all
17 proceedings at the formal hearing of any a case involving the
18 refusal to issue or renew a license. The notice of hearing,
19 complaint, and all other documents in the nature of pleadings
20 and written motions filed in the proceedings, the transcripts
21 transcript of testimony, the report of the Board, and orders of
22 the Department shall be in the record of the proceeding.
23 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
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1     Sec. 107. Unlicensed practice; civil penalty.
2     (a) Any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts
3 to practice, or holds oneself out to practice orthotics,
4 prosthetics, or pedorthics or performs the functions and duties
5 of orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist without being
6 licensed under this Act shall, in addition to any other penalty
7 provided by law, pay a civil penalty to the Department in an
8 amount not to exceed $10,000 for each offense as determined by
9 the Department. The civil penalty shall be assessed by the
10 Department after a hearing is held in accordance with the
11 provisions set forth in this Act regarding the provision of a
12 hearing for the discipline of a licensee.
13     (b) Any company or corporation that offers to practice,
14 attempts to practice, or holds itself out to provide orthotic,
15 prosthetic, or pedorthic services without having an orthotist,
16 prosthetist, or pedorthist licensed under the provisions of
17 this Act on its staff to provide those services shall, in
18 addition to any other penalty provided by law, pay a civil
19 penalty to the Department in an amount not to exceed $10,000
20 for each offense as determined by the Department. The civil
21 penalty shall be assessed by the Department after a hearing is
22 held in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Act
23 regarding the provision of a hearing for the discipline of a
24 licensee.
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1     (d) The civil penalty shall be paid within 60 days after
2 the effective date of the order imposing the civil penalty. The
3 order shall constitute a judgment and may be filed and
4 execution had thereon in the same manner as any judgment from
5 any court of record.
 
6     (225 ILCS 84/110)
7     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
8     Sec. 110. Compelling testimony. A circuit court may, upon
9 application of the Secretary Director or his or her designee or
10 the applicant or licensee against whom proceedings under
11 Section 100 of this Act are pending, enter an order requiring
12 the attendance of witnesses and their testimony and requiring
13 the production of documents, papers, files, books, and records
14 in connection with a hearing or investigation. The court may
15 compel obedience to its order through contempt proceedings.
16 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
17     (225 ILCS 84/115)
18     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
19     Sec. 115. Board findings and recommendations. At the
20 conclusion of a hearing, the Board shall present to the
21 Secretary Director a written report of its findings and
22 recommendations. The report shall contain a finding of whether
23 or not the accused person violated this Act or failed to comply
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1 specify the nature of the violation or failure to comply and
2 shall make its recommendations to the Secretary Director. The
3 report of findings and recommendations of the Board shall be
4 the basis for the Department's order for the refusal or for the
5 granting of a license, unless the Secretary Director determines
6 that the Board report is contrary to the manifest weight of the
7 evidence, in which case the Secretary Director may issue an
8 order in contravention to the Board report. A Board finding is
9 not admissible in evidence against the person in a criminal
10 prosecution brought for a violation of this Act, but the
11 hearing and finding are not a bar to a criminal prosecution
12 brought for a violation of this Act.
13 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
14     (225 ILCS 84/120)
15     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
16     Sec. 120. Motion for rehearing. In any case involving the
17 refusal to issue or renew a license or the discipline of a
18 licensee, a copy of the Board's report shall be served upon the
19 respondent by the Department, either personally or as provided
20 in this Act for the service of the notice of hearing. Within 20
21 days after service, the respondent may present to the
22 Department a motion in writing for a rehearing, which shall
23 specify the particular grounds for rehearing. If no motion for
24 rehearing is filed, then upon the expiration of the time
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1 is denied, upon the denial, the Secretary Director may enter an
2 order in accordance with recommendations of the Board, except
3 as provided in Section 115 of this Act. If the respondent
4 orders from the reporting service and pays for a transcript of
5 the record within the time for filing a motion for rehearing,
6 the 20-day period within which the motion may be filed shall
7 commence upon the delivery of the transcript to the respondent.
8 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
9     (225 ILCS 84/125)
10     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
11     Sec. 125. Rehearing on order of Secretary Director.
12 Whenever the Secretary Director is not satisfied that
13 substantial justice has been done in the revocation,
14 suspension, or refusal to issue or renew a license the
15 Secretary Director may order a rehearing by the same or other
16 examiners.
17 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
18     (225 ILCS 84/130)
19     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
20     Sec. 130. Appointment of hearing officer. The Secretary
21 Director shall have the authority to appoint an attorney
22 licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois to serve as a
23 hearing officer in an action for refusal to issue or renew a
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1 have full authority to conduct the hearing. The hearing officer
2 shall report his or her findings and recommendations to the
3 Board and the Secretary Director. The Board shall have 60 days
4 from receipt of the report to review the report of the hearing
5 officer and present its findings of fact, conclusions of law,
6 and recommendations to the Secretary Director. If the Board
7 fails to present its report within the 60-day period, the
8 Secretary Director shall issue an order based on the report of
9 the hearing officer. If the Secretary Director determines that
10 the Board's report is contrary to the manifest weight of the
11 evidence, he or she may issue an order in contravention of the
12 Board's report. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit a Board
13 member from attending an informal conference and such
14 participation shall not be grounds for recusal from any other
15 proceeding.
16 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
17     (225 ILCS 84/135)
18     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
19     Sec. 135. Order or certified copy. An order or a certified
20 copy of an order, over the seal of the Department and
21 purporting to be signed by the Secretary Director, shall be
22 prima facie proof:
23     (1) that the signature is the genuine signature of the
24 Secretary Director;
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1 qualified; and
2     (3) that the Board and its members are qualified to act.
3 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
4     (225 ILCS 84/150)
5     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
6     Sec. 150. Temporary suspension of a license. The Secretary
7 Director may temporarily suspend the license of an orthotist,
8 prosthetist, or pedorthist without a hearing simultaneously
9 with the institution of proceedings for a hearing provided for
10 in Section 95 of this Act if the Secretary Director finds that
11 evidence in his or her possession indicates that a licensee's
12 continuation in practice would constitute an imminent danger to
13 the public. If the Secretary Director temporarily suspends a
14 license without a hearing, a hearing by the Board must be held
15 within 30 days after the suspension and completed without
16 appreciable delay.
17 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
18     (225 ILCS 84/160)
19     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
20     Sec. 160. Certifications of record; costs. The Department
21 shall not be required to certify any record to the court or
22 file any answer in court or otherwise appear in any court in a
23 judicial review proceeding unless there is filed in the court
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1 payment of the costs of furnishing and certifying the record,
2 which cost shall be determined by the Department shall be
3 computed at the rate of 20 cents per page of the record.
4 Failure on the part of a plaintiff to file a receipt in court
5 shall be grounds for dismissal of the action.
6 (Source: P.A. 91-590, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
7     Section 15. The Perfusionist Practice Act is amended by
8 changing Sections 10, 15, 25, 45, 60, 70, 90, 95, 100, 105,
9 115, 120, 140, 145, 150, 170, 180, 185, 200, 220, and 230 and
10 by adding Sections 75, 93, 135, 142, 155, 212, and 227 as
11 follows:
 
12     (225 ILCS 125/10)
13     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
14     Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act:
15     "Address of Record" means the designated address recorded
16 by the Department in the applicant's or licensee's application
17 file or license file maintained by the Department. It is the
18 duty of the applicant or licensee to inform the Department of
19 any change of address, and such changes must be made either
20 through the Department's website or by directly contacting the
21 Department.
22     "Board" means the Board of Licensing for Perfusionists
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1 Professional Regulation.
2     "Director" means the Director of Professional Regulation.
3     "Extracorporeal circulation" means the diversion of a
4 patient's blood through a heart-lung machine or a similar
5 device that assumes the functions of the patient's heart,
6 lungs, kidney, liver, or other organs.
7     "New graduate perfusionist" means a perfusionist
8 practicing within a period of one year since the date of
9 graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
10 Education Programs accredited perfusion education program.
11     "Perfusion" means the functions necessary for the support,
12 treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the
13 cardiovascular systems or other organs, or a combination of
14 those functions, and to ensure the safe management of
15 physiologic functions by monitoring and analyzing the
16 parameters of the systems under an order and under the
17 supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine in all
18 its branches.
19     "Perfusionist" means a person, qualified by academic and
20 clinical education, to operate the extracorporeal circulation
21 equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to
22 support or replace a person's cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or
23 respiratory function. A perfusionist is responsible for the
24 selection of appropriate equipment and techniques necessary
25 for support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the
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1 the safe monitoring, analysis, and treatment of physiologic
2 conditions under an order and under the supervision of a
3 physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches and
4 in coordination with a registered professional nurse.
5     "Perfusion protocols" means perfusion related policies and
6 protocols developed or approved by a licensed health facility
7 or a physician through collaboration with administrators,
8 licensed perfusionists, and other health care professionals.
9     "Physician" or "operating physician" means a person
10 licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches under the
11 Medical Practice Act of 1987.
12     "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Department of
13 Financial and Professional Regulation.
14 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
15     (225 ILCS 125/15)
16     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
17     Sec. 15. Powers and duties of the Department. Subject to
18 the provisions of this Act, the Department may:
19     (a) Pass upon the qualifications of applicants for
20 licensure by endorsement. The Department shall exercise the
21 powers and duties prescribed by the Civil Administrative Code
22 of Illinois for the administration of licensing Acts and shall
23 exercise any other powers and duties necessary for effectuating
24 the purposes of this Act.
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1 renew a license, or to revoke or suspend a license, or to place
2 on probation, reprimand, or take any other disciplinary or
3 non-disciplinary action with regard to a person licensed under
4 this Act. The Department may adopt rules consistent with the
5 provisions of this Act for its administration and enforcement
6 and may prescribe forms that shall be issued in connection with
7 this Act. The rules may include but are not limited to
8 standards and criteria for licensure, professional conduct,
9 and discipline.
10     (c) Formulate rules required for the administration of this
11 Act.
12     (d) Obtain written recommendations from the Board
13 regarding (i) curriculum content, standards of professional
14 conduct, formal disciplinary actions, and the formulation of
15 rules, and (ii) when petitioned by the applicant, opinions
16 regarding the qualifications of applicants for licensing.
17     (e) Maintain rosters of the names and address of all
18 licensees, and all persons whose licenses have been suspended,
19 revoked, or denied renewal for cause or otherwise disciplined
20 within the previous calendar year. These rosters shall be
21 available upon written request and payment of the required fee
22 as established by rule.
23 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
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1     Sec. 25. Board of Licensing for Perfusionists Perfusion.
2     (a) The Secretary Director shall appoint a Board of
3 Licensing for Perfusionists which Perfusion to consist of 5
4 persons who shall be appointed by and shall serve in an
5 advisory capacity to the Secretary Director. The Board shall be
6 comprised of 5 persons appointed by the Secretary, who shall
7 give due consideration to recommendations by members of the
8 profession of perfusion and perfusion organizations within the
9 State.
10     (b) Two members must hold an active license to engage in
11 the practice of perfusion in this State, one member must be a
12 physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 who
13 is board certified in and actively engaged in the practice of
14 cardiothoracic surgery, one member must be a licensed
15 registered professional nurse certified by the Association of
16 Operating Room Nurses, and one member must be a member of the
17 public who is not licensed under this Act or a similar Act of
18 another jurisdiction and who has no connection with the
19 profession. The initial appointees who would otherwise be
20 required to be licensed perfusionists shall instead be
21 individuals who have been practicing perfusion for at least 5
22 years and who are eligible under this Act for licensure as
23 perfusionists.
24     (c) Members shall serve 4-year terms and until their
25 successors are appointed and qualified, except that, of the
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1 2 years, 2 members shall be appointed to serve for 3 years, and
2 1 member shall be appointed to serve for 4 years, and until
3 their successors are appointed and qualified. No member shall
4 be reappointed to the Board for a term that would cause his or
5 her continuous service on the Board to be longer than 8
6 consecutive years.
7     (d) Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in the
8 same manner as original appointments for the unexpired portion
9 of the vacated term. Initial terms shall begin upon the
10 effective date of this Act.
11     (e) The Board shall annually elect a chairperson and a
12 vice-chairperson who shall preside in the absence of the
13 chairperson.
14     (f) Insofar as possible, the licensed professionals
15 appointed to serve on the Board shall be generally
16 representative of the occupational and geographical
17 distribution of licensed professionals within The membership
18 of the Board should reasonably reflect representation from the
19 various geographic areas in this State.
20     (g) The Secretary Director may remove or suspend terminate
21 the appointment of any member for cause at any time before the
22 expiration of his or her term. The Secretary shall be the sole
23 arbiter of cause.
24     (h) The Secretary Director may give due consideration to
25 all recommendations of the Board.
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1 appointed shall constitute a quorum. A quorum is required for
2 all Board decisions. A vacancy in the membership of the Board
3 shall not impair the right of a quorum to exercise the rights
4 and perform all the duties of the Board.
5     (j) Except for willful or wanton misconduct, members
6 Members of the Board shall be immune from liability have no
7 liability in any action based upon any disciplinary proceeding
8 or other activity performed in good faith as a member of the
9 Board.
10 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
11     (225 ILCS 125/45)
12     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
13     Sec. 45. Application of Act. This Act shall not be
14 construed to prohibit the following:
15     (1) a person licensed in this State under any other Act
16 from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed;
17     (2) a student enrolled in an accredited perfusion education
18 program from performing perfusion services if perfusion
19 services performed by the student:
20         (A) are an integral part of the student's course of
21     study; and
22         (B) are performed under the direct supervision of a
23     licensed perfusionist who is assigned to supervise the
24     student and who is on duty and immediately available in the
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1     (3) a new graduate from performing perfusion services for a
2 period of 14 months after the date of his or her graduation
3 from a perfusion education program that is accredited by the
4 Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
5 Programs, if perfusion services performed by the new graduate
6 perfusionist: (A) are necessary to fulfill the eligibility
7 requirements for the ABCP certification examination required
8 under subsection (3) of Section 30; and (B) are performed under
9 the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed
10 perfusionist or a physician licensed to practice medicine in
11 all its branches who is assigned to supervise the graduate
12 perfusionist and who is on duty and immediately available in
13 the assigned patient care area;
14     (4) any legally qualified perfusionist employed by the
15 United States government from engaging in the practice of
16 perfusion while in the discharge of his or her official duties;
17 or
18     (5) one or more licensed perfusionists from forming a
19 professional service corporation in accordance with the
20 Professional Service Corporation Act.
21 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
22     (225 ILCS 125/60)
23     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
24     Sec. 60. Display of license; change of address.     (a) The
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1 meeting the application and qualification requirements of
2 Section 30 of this Act. However, a person is eligible for one
3 year from the effective date of this Act to make application to
4 the Board and receives a license notwithstanding the
5 requirements of Section 30 of this Act if the person is
6 actively engaged in the practice of perfusion consistent with
7 applicable law and if the person has at least 5 years
8 experience operating cardiopulmonary bypass systems during
9 cardiac surgical cases in a licensed health care facility as
10 the person's primary function between January 1, 1991 and the
11 effective date of this Act.
12 (b) A licensee shall maintain on file at all times during which
13 the licensee provides services in a health care facility a true
14 and correct copy of the license certificate in the appropriate
15 records of the facility.
16 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
17     (225 ILCS 125/70)
18     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
19     Sec. 70. Renewal, reinstatement or restoration of license;
20 continuing education; military service. The expiration date
21 and renewal period for each license issued under this Act shall
22 be set by the Department by rule. A licensee may renew his or
23 her license during the month preceding the expiration date of
24 the license by paying the required fee. It is the
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1 writing of a change of address. Renewal shall be conditioned on
2 paying the required fee and meeting other requirements as may
3 be established by rule.
4     A licensee who has permitted his or her license to expire
5 or who has had his or her license on inactive status may have
6 the license restored by making application to the Department,
7 by filing proof acceptable to the Department of his or her
8 fitness to have the license restored, and by paying the
9 required fees. Proof of fitness may include sworn evidence
10 certifying to active lawful practice in another jurisdiction.
11     If the licensee has not maintained an active practice in
12 another jurisdiction satisfactory to the Department, the
13 Department shall determine, by an evaluation program
14 established by rule, his or her fitness for restoration of the
15 license and shall establish procedures and requirements for
16 restoration. However, a licensee whose license expired while he
17 or she was (1) in federal service on active duty with the Armed
18 Forces of the United States or the State Militia called into
19 service or training or (2) in training or education under the
20 supervision of the United States before induction into the
21 military service, may have the license restored without paying
22 any lapsed renewal fees if within 2 years after honorable
23 termination of the service, training, or education he or she
24 furnishes the Department with satisfactory evidence to the
25 effect that he or she has been so engaged and that his or her
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1 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
2     (225 ILCS 125/75 new)
3     Sec. 75. Continuing education. The Department may adopt
4 rules of continuing education for licensees that require 30
5 hours of continuing education per 2 year license renewal cycle.
6 The rules shall address variances in part or in whole for good
7 cause, including without limitation temporary illness or
8 hardship. The Department may approve continuing education
9 programs offered, provided, and approved by the American Board
10 of Cardiovascular Perfusion, or its successor agency. The
11 Department may approve additional continuing education
12 sponsors. Each licensee is responsible for maintaining records
13 of his or her completion of the continuing education and shall
14 be prepared to produce the records when requested by the
15 Department.
 
16     (225 ILCS 125/90)
17     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
18     Sec. 90. Fees; deposit of fees and fines. returned checks.
19     (a) The Department shall set by rule fees for the
20 administration of this Act, including, but not limited to, fees
21 for initial and renewal licensure and restoration of a license.
22 The fees shall be nonrefundable.
23     (b) All of the fees and fines collected under this Act
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1 The monies deposited into the Fund shall be appropriated to the
2 Department for expenses of the Department in the administration
3 of this Act.
4     (c) A person who delivers a check or other payment to the
5 Department that is returned to the Department unpaid by the
6 financial institution upon which it is drawn shall pay to the
7 Department, in addition to the amount already owed to the
8 Department, a fine of $50. The fines imposed by this Section
9 are in addition to any other discipline provided under this Act
10 for unlicensed practice or practice on a nonrenewed license.
11 The Department shall notify the person that fees and fines
12 shall be paid to the Department by certified check or money
13 order within 30 calendar days of the notification. If, after
14 the expiration of 30 days from the date of the notification,
15 the person has failed to submit the necessary remittance, the
16 Department shall automatically terminate the license or deny
17 the application without a hearing. If the person seeks a
18 license after termination or denial, he or she shall apply to
19 the Department for restoration or issuance of the license and
20 pay all fees and fines due to the Department. The Department
21 may establish a fee for the processing of an application for
22 restoration of a license to defray the expenses of processing
23 the application. The Director may waive the fines due under
24 this Section in individual cases if the Director finds that the
25 fines would be unreasonable or unnecessarily burdensome.
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1     (225 ILCS 125/93 new)
2     Sec. 93. Returned checks; penalty for insufficient funds.
3 Any person who delivers a check or other payment to the
4 Department that is returned to the Department unpaid by the
5 financial institution upon which it is drawn shall pay to the
6 Department, in addition to the amount already owed to the
7 Department, a fine of $50. The fines imposed by this Section
8 are in addition to any other discipline provided under this Act
9 prohibiting unlicensed practice or practice on a nonrenewed
10 license. The Department shall notify the person that payment of
11 the fees and fines shall be paid to the Department by certified
12 check or money order within 30 calendar days after
13 notification. If, after the expiration of 30 days from the date
14 of the notification, the person has failed to submit the
15 necessary remittance, the Department shall automatically
16 terminate the license or deny the application, without hearing.
17 After such termination of a license or denial of an
18 application, the same individual may only apply to the
19 Department for restoration or issuance of a license after he or
20 she has paid all fees and fines owed to the Department. The
21 Department may establish a fee for the processing of an
22 application for restoration of a license to pay all expenses of
23 processing this application. The Secretary may waive the fines
24 due under this Section in individual cases where the Secretary
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1 burdensome.
 
2     (225 ILCS 125/95)
3     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
4     Sec. 95. Roster. The Department shall maintain a roster of
5 the names and addresses of all licensees and of all persons
6 that whose licenses have been disciplined under this Act. This
7 roster shall be available upon written request and payment of
8 the required fee.
9 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
10     (225 ILCS 125/100)
11     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
12     Sec. 100. Unlicensed practice; civil penalty. A person who
13 practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds
14 himself or herself out to practice as a licensed perfusionist
15 without being licensed under this Act shall, in addition to any
16 other penalty provided by law, pay a civil penalty to the
17 Department in an amount not to exceed $10,000 $5,000 for each
18 offense as determined by the Department. The civil penalty
19 shall be assessed by the Department after a hearing is held in
20 accordance with the provisions set forth in this Act regarding
21 the provision of a hearing for the discipline of a licensee.
22 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
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1     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
2     Sec. 105. Disciplinary actions. Grounds for disciplinary
3 action.
4     (a) The Department may refuse to issue, renew, or restore a
5 license, or may revoke or suspend a license, or may place on
6 probation, censure, reprimand, or take other disciplinary or
7 non-disciplinary action with regard to a person licensed under
8 this Act, including but not limited to the imposition of fines
9 not to exceed $10,000 $5,000 for each violation, for any one or
10 any combination of the following causes:
11         (1) Making a material misstatement in furnishing
12     information to the Department.
13         (2) Violation Violating a provision of this Act or any
14     rule its rules promulgated under this Act.
15         (3) Conviction of, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo
16     contendere to, any crime that is a felony under the laws of
17     the a United States or any state or territory thereof, or
18     any crime jurisdiction of a crime that is a felony or a
19     misdemeanor of which , an essential element of which is
20     dishonesty, or any of a crime that is directly related to
21     the practice as a perfusionist.
22         (4) Making a misrepresentation for the purpose of
23     obtaining, renewing, or restoring a license.
24         (5) Aiding Wilfully aiding or assisting another person
25     in violating a provision of this Act or its rules.
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1     response to a written request made by the Department.
2         (7) Engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or
3     unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive,
4     defraud, or harm the public, as defined by rule of the
5     Department.
6         (8) Discipline by another state, the District of
7     Columbia, or territory, United States jurisdiction or a
8     foreign nation, if at least one of the grounds for
9     discipline is the same or substantially equivalent to those
10     set forth in this Section.
11         (9) Directly or indirectly giving to or receiving from
12     a person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association a
13     fee, commission, rebate, or other form of compensation for
14     professional services not actually or personally rendered.
15         (10) A finding by the Board that the licensee, after
16     having his or her license placed on probationary status,
17     has violated the terms of probation.
18         (11) Wilfully making or filing false records or reports
19     in his or her practice, including but not limited to false
20     records or reports filed with State agencies or
21     departments.
22         (12) Wilfully making or signing a false statement,
23     certificate, or affidavit to induce payment.
24         (13) Wilfully failing to report an instance of
25     suspected child abuse or neglect as required under the
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1         (14) Being named as a perpetrator in an indicated
2     report by the Department of Children and Family Services
3     under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act and upon
4     proof by clear and convincing evidence that the licensee
5     has caused a child to be an abused child or neglected child
6     as defined in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.
7         (15) Employment of fraud, deception, or any unlawful
8     means in applying for or securing a license as a
9     perfusionist.
10         (16) Allowing another person to use his or her license
11     to practice.
12         (17) Failure to report to the Department (A) any
13     adverse final action taken against the licensee by another
14     licensing jurisdiction, government agency, law enforcement
15     agency, or any court or (B) liability for conduct that
16     would constitute grounds for action as set forth in this
17     Section.
18         (18) Inability to practice the profession with
19     reasonable judgment, skill or safety as a result of a
20     physical illness, including but not limited to
21     deterioration through the aging process or loss of motor
22     skill, or a mental illness or disability. Habitual
23     intoxication or addiction to the use of drugs.
24         (19) Inability Physical illness, including but not
25     limited to deterioration through the aging process or loss
26     of motor skills, which results in the inability to practice

 

 

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1     the profession for which he or she is licensed with
2     reasonable judgment, skill, or safety as a result of
3     habitual or excessive use or addiction to alcohol,
4     narcotics, stimulants, or any other chemical agent or drug.
5         (20) Gross malpractice resulting in permanent injury
6     or death of a patient.
7         (21) Immoral conduct in the commission of an act
8     related to the licensee's practice, including but not
9     limited to sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual
10     exploitation.
11         (22) Violation of the Health Care Worker Self-Referral
12     Act.
13         (23) Solicitation of business or professional
14     services, other than permitted advertising.
15         (24) Conviction of or cash compromise of a charge or
16     violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act.
17         (25) Gross, willful, or continued overcharging for
18     professional services, including filing false statements
19     for collection of fees for which services are not rendered.
20         (26) Practicing under a false name or, except as
21     allowed by law, an assumed name.
22         (27) Violating any provision of this Act or the rules
23     promulgated under this Act, including, but not limited to,
24     advertising.
25     (b) A licensee or applicant who, because of a physical or
26 mental illness or disability, including, but not limited to,

 

 

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1 deterioration through the aging process or loss of motor skill,
2 is unable to practice the profession with reasonable judgment,
3 skill, or safety, may be required by the Department to submit
4 to care, counseling or treatment by physicians approved or
5 designated by the Department, as a condition, term, or
6 restriction for continued, reinstated, or renewed licensure to
7 practice. Submission to care, counseling or treatment as
8 required by the Department shall not be considered discipline
9 of the licensee. If the licensee refuses to enter into a care,
10 counseling or treatment agreement or fails to abide by the
11 terms of the agreement the Department may file a complaint to
12 suspend or revoke the license or otherwise discipline the
13 licensee. The Secretary may order the license suspended
14 immediately, pending a hearing by the Department. Fines shall
15 not be assessed in the disciplinary actions involving physical
16 or mental illness or impairment. The Department may refuse to
17 issue or may suspend the license of a person who fails to file
18 a return, to pay the tax, penalty, or interest shown in a filed
19 return, or to pay a final assessment of the tax, penalty, or
20 interest as required by a tax Act administered by the
21 Department of Revenue, until the requirements of the tax Act
22 are satisfied.
23     (b-5) The Department may refuse to issue or may suspend,
24 without a hearing as provided for in the Civil Administrative
25 Code of Illinois, the license of a person who fails to file a
26 return, to pay the tax, penalty, or interest shown in a filed

 

 

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1 return, or to pay any final assessment of tax, penalty, or
2 interest as required by any tax Act administered by the
3 Department of Revenue, until such time as the requirements of
4 the tax Act are satisfied in accordance with subsection (g) of
5 Section 15 of the Department of Professional Regulation Law of
6 the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois (20 ILCS
7 2105/2105-15).
8     (c) The determination by a circuit court that a licensee is
9 subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission as
10 provided in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
11 Code, as amended, operates as an automatic suspension. The
12 suspension will end only upon a finding by a court that the
13 licensee is no longer subject to the involuntary admission or
14 judicial admission and issues an order so finding and
15 discharging the licensee; and upon the recommendation of the
16 Board to the Secretary that the licensee be allowed to resume
17 his or her practice. The determination by a circuit court that
18 a licensee is subject to involuntary admission or judicial
19 admission as provided in the Mental Health and Developmental
20 Disabilities Code operates as an automatic suspension. The
21 suspension will end only upon (1) a finding by a court that the
22 patient is no longer subject to involuntary admission or
23 judicial admission, (2) issuance of an order so finding and
24 discharging the patient, and (3) the recommendation of the
25 Disciplinary Board to the Director that the licensee be allowed
26 to resume his or her practice.

 

 

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1     (d) In enforcing this Section, the Department or Board,
2 upon a showing of a possible violation, may order a licensee or
3 applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination, or
4 both, at the expense of the Department. The Department or Board
5 may order the examining physician to present testimony
6 concerning his or her examination of the licensee or applicant.
7 No information shall be excluded by reason of any common law or
8 statutory privilege relating to communications between the
9 licensee or applicant and the examining physician. The
10 examining physicians shall be specifically designated by the
11 Board or Department. The licensee or applicant may have, at his
12 or her own expense, another physician of his or her choice
13 present during all aspects of the examination. Failure of a
14 licensee or applicant to submit to any such examination when
15 directed, without reasonable cause as defined by rule, shall be
16 grounds for either the immediate suspension of his or her
17 license or immediate denial of his or her application.
18     If the Secretary immediately suspends the license of a
19 licensee for his or her failure to submit to a mental or
20 physical examination when directed, a hearing must be convened
21 by the Department within 15 days after the suspension and
22 completed without appreciable delay.
23     If the Secretary otherwise suspends a license pursuant to
24 the results of the licensee's mental or physical examination, a
25 hearing must be convened by the Department within 15 days after
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1 Department and Board shall have the authority to review the
2 licensee's record of treatment and counseling regarding the
3 relevant impairment or impairments to the extent permitted by
4 applicable federal statutes and regulations safeguarding the
5 confidentiality of medical records.
6     Any licensee suspended or otherwise affected under this
7 subsection (d) shall be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate
8 to the Department or Board that he or she can resume practice
9 in compliance with the acceptable and prevailing standards
10 under the provisions of his or her license.
11 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
12     (225 ILCS 125/115)
13     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
14     Sec. 115. Injunctive action; cease Cease and desist order.
15     (a) If any person violates the provisions of this Act, the
16 Secretary, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois,
17 through the Attorney General or the State's Attorney of the
18 county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred, may
19 petition for an order enjoining the violation or for an order
20 enforcing compliance with this Act. Upon the filing of a
21 verified petition, the court with appropriate jurisdiction may
22 issue a temporary restraining order, without notice or bond,
23 and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation. If
24 it is established that the person has violated or is violating
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1 of court. Proceedings under this Section are in addition to,
2 and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided
3 by this Act.
4     (b) Whenever, in the opinion of the Department, a person
5 violates any provision of this Act, the Department may issue a
6 rule to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not
7 be entered against that person. The rule shall clearly set
8 forth the grounds relied upon the Department and shall allow at
9 least 7 days from the date of the rule to file an answer
10 satisfactory to the Department. Failure to answer to the
11 satisfaction of the Department shall cause an order to cease
12 and desist to be issued.
13     (c) If a person practices as a perfusionist or holds
14 himself or herself out as a perfusionist without being licensed
15 under this Act, then any licensee under this Act, interested
16 party, or person injured thereby, in addition to the Secretary
17 or State's Attorney, may petition for relief as provided in
18 subsection (a) of this Section.
19     (a) If a person violates a provision of this Act, the
20 Director, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois
21 through the Attorney General of the State of Illinois, or the
22 State's Attorney of a county in which the violation occurs, may
23 petition for an order enjoining the violation or for an order
24 enforcing compliance with this Act. Upon the filing of a
25 verified petition in court, the court may issue a temporary
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1 and permanently enjoin the violation. If it is established that
2 the licensee has violated or is violating the injunction, the
3 court may punish the offender for contempt of court.
4 Proceedings under this Section shall be in addition to, and not
5 in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided by this
6 Act.
7     (b) If a person practices as a perfusionist or holds
8 himself or herself out as a perfusionist without being licensed
9 under this Act, then any licensee under this Act, interested
10 party, or person injured thereby, in addition to the Director
11 or State's Attorney, may petition for relief as provided in
12 subsection (a) of this Section.
13     (c) If the Department determines that a person violated a
14 provision of this Act, the Department may issue a rule to show
15 cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered
16 against him or her. The rule shall clearly set forth the
17 grounds relied upon by the Department and shall provide a
18 period of 7 days from the date of the rule to file an answer to
19 the satisfaction of the Department. Failure to answer to the
20 satisfaction of the Department shall cause an order to cease
21 and desist to be issued immediately.
22 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
23     (225 ILCS 125/120)
24     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
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1 may Licenses may be refused, revoked, suspended, or otherwise
2 disciplined in the manner provided by this Act and not
3 otherwise. The Department may upon its own motion and shall
4 upon the verified complaint in writing of any person setting
5 forth facts that if proven would constitute grounds for refusal
6 to issue or for suspension or revocation under this Act,
7 investigate the actions of any applicant or any a person
8 applying for, holding, or claiming to hold a perfusionist
9 license. The Department shall, before refusing to issue or
10 renew, suspending, or revoking a license or taking other
11 discipline pursuant to Section 105 of this Act, and at least 30
12 days prior to the date set for the hearing, (i) notify in
13 writing the applicant or licensee of any charges made and the
14 time and the place for the hearing on the charges, (ii) direct
15 him or her to file a written answer to the charges with the
16 Board under oath within 20 days after the service on him or her
17 of the notice, and , shall direct afford the applicant or
18 licensee an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel in
19 reference to the charges, and direct the applicant or licensee
20 to file a written answer to the Department under oath within 20
21 days after the service on him or her of the notice and (iii)
22 inform the accused applicant or licensee that, if he or she
23 fails to failure to file an answer, will result in default will
24 be being taken against him or her or the applicant or licensee
25 and that his or her the license may be suspended, revoked, or
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1 be taken with regard to the licensee, including limiting the
2 scope, nature, or extent of practice, as the Department
3 Director may consider deem proper. At the time and place fixed
4 in the notice, the Board shall proceed to hear the charges, and
5 the parties or their counsel shall be accorded ample
6 opportunity to present any pertinent statements, testimony,
7 evidence, and arguments. The Board may continue the hearing
8 from time to time. In case Written notice may be served by
9 personal delivery to the applicant or licensee or by mailing
10 the notice by certified mail to his or her last known place of
11 residence or to the place of business last specified by the
12 applicant or licensee in his or her last notification to the
13 Department. If the person, after receiving the notice, fails to
14 file an answer after receiving notice, his or her license may,
15 in the discretion of the Department, be suspended, revoked, or
16 placed on probationary status or the Department may take
17 whatever disciplinary action it considers deemed proper,
18 including limiting the scope, nature, or extent of the person's
19 practice or the imposition of a fine, without a hearing, if the
20 act or acts charged constitute sufficient grounds for such
21 action under this Act. The written notice may be served by
22 personal delivery or by certified mail to the address of record
23 or the address specified by the accused in his or her last
24 communication with the Department. At the time and place fixed
25 in the notice, the Department shall proceed to a hearing of the
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1 shall be afforded ample opportunity to present, in person or by
2 counsel, any statements, testimony, evidence, and arguments
3 that may be pertinent to the charges or to their defense. The
4 Department may continue a hearing from time to time. If the
5 Board is not sitting at the time and place fixed in the notice
6 or at the time and place to which the hearing shall have been
7 continued, the Department may continue the hearing for a period
8 not to exceed 30 days.
9 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
10     (225 ILCS 125/135 new)
11     Sec. 135. Certification of record; costs. The Department
12 shall not be required to certify any record to the court, to
13 file an answer in court, or to otherwise appear in any court in
14 a judicial review proceeding unless there is filed in the
15 court, with the complaint, a receipt from the Department
16 acknowledging payment of the costs of furnishing and certifying
17 the record, which costs shall be determined by the Department.
18 The court may dismiss the action if the plaintiff fails to file
19 such receipt.
 
20     (225 ILCS 125/140)
21     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
22     Sec. 140. Subpoena; oaths. The Department has the power to
23 subpoena documents, books, records or other materials and to
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1 either orally or by deposition, with the same fees and mileage
2 and in the same manner as is prescribed by law in judicial
3 proceedings in civil cases in circuit courts of this State. The
4 Secretary, the designated hearing officer, and any Board member
5 has the power to administer oaths to witnesses at any hearing
6 that the Department is authorized to conduct, and any other
7 oaths authorized in any Act administered by the Department. The
8 Director and any Disciplinary Board member designated by the
9 Director shall each have the authority to administer, at any
10 hearing that the Department is authorized to conduct under this
11 Act, oaths to witnesses and any other oaths authorized to be
12 administered by the Department under this Act.
13 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
14     (225 ILCS 125/142 new)
15     Sec. 142. Compelling testimony. Any circuit court, upon
16 application of the Department or designated hearing officer may
17 enter an order requiring the attendance of witnesses and their
18 testimony, and the production of documents, papers, files,
19 books, and records in connection with any hearing or
20 investigation. The court may compel obedience to its order by
21 proceedings for contempt.
 
22     (225 ILCS 125/145)
23     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
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1 conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall present to the
2 Secretary Director a written report of its findings of fact,
3 conclusions of law, and recommendations. The In the report, the
4 Board shall contain make a finding of whether or not the
5 accused person charged licensee or applicant violated a
6 provision of this Act or its rules. The Board and shall specify
7 the the nature of any violations the violation or failure to
8 comply and shall make its recommendations to the Secretary. In
9 making its recommendations for disciplinary action discipline,
10 the Board may take into consideration all facts and
11 circumstances bearing upon the reasonableness of the conduct of
12 the accused respondent and the potential for future harm to the
13 public, including but not limited to previous discipline of
14 that respondent by the Department, intent, degree of harm to
15 the public and likelihood of harm in the future, any
16 restitution made, and whether the incident or incidents
17 complained of appear to be isolated or a pattern of conduct. In
18 making its recommendations for discipline, the Board shall seek
19 to ensure that the severity of the discipline recommended bears
20 some reasonable relationship to the severity of the violation.
21     The report of findings of fact, conclusions of law, and
22 recommendation of the Board shall be the basis for the
23 Department's order refusing to issue, restore, or renew a
24 license, or otherwise disciplining a licensee. If the Secretary
25 disagrees with the recommendations of the Board, the Secretary
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1 recommendations. The finding is not admissible in evidence
2 against the person in a criminal prosecution brought for a
3 violation of this Act, but the hearing and finding are not a
4 bar to a criminal prosecution brought for a violation of this
5 Act.
6 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
7     (225 ILCS 125/150)
8     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
9     Sec. 150. Board Service of report; rehearing. At the
10 conclusion of the hearing, a copy of the Board's report shall
11 be served upon the applicant or licensee by the Department,
12 either personally or as provided in this Act for the service of
13 a notice of hearing. In a case involving the refusal to issue
14 or renew a license or the discipline of a licensee, a copy of
15 the Board's report shall be served upon the respondent by the
16 Department, either personally or as provided under Section 120
17 of this Act for the service of the notice of hearing. Within 20
18 days after the service, the applicant or licensee respondent
19 may present to the Department a motion in writing for a
20 rehearing, which shall specify the particular grounds for a
21 rehearing. The Department may respond to the motion for
22 rehearing within 20 days after its service on the Department.
23 If no motion for rehearing is filed, then upon the expiration
24 of the specified time time specified for filing such a the
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1 denial the Secretary Director may enter an order in accordance
2 with recommendations of the Board, except as provided in
3 Section 160 or 165 of this Act. If the applicant or licensee
4 respondent orders a transcript of the record from the reporting
5 service and pays for the transcript of the record within the
6 time for filing a motion for rehearing, the 20-day period
7 within which such a motion may be filed shall commence upon the
8 delivery of the transcript to the applicant or licensee
9 respondent.
10 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
11     (225 ILCS 125/155 new)
12     Sec. 155. Secretary; rehearing. Whenever the Secretary
13 believes that substantial justice has not been done in the
14 revocation or suspension of a license, or refusal to issue,
15 restore, or renew a license, or other discipline of an
16 applicant or licensee, the Secretary may order a rehearing by
17 the same or another examiner.
 
18     (225 ILCS 125/170)
19     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
20     Sec. 170. Hearing officer. The Secretary Notwithstanding
21 the provisions of Section 120 of this Act, the Director shall
22 have the authority to appoint an attorney licensed to practice
23 law in this State to serve as the hearing officer in any action
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1 discipline a licensee a hearing authorized under Section 120 of
2 this Act. The Director shall notify the Board of an
3 appointment. The hearing officer shall have full authority to
4 conduct the hearing. A Board member or members may attend the
5 hearing The Board has the right to have at least one member
6 present at a hearing conducted by a hearing officer appointed
7 under this Section. The hearing officer shall report his or her
8 findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations to
9 the Board and the Director. The Board shall have 60 days from
10 receipt of the report to review the report of the hearing
11 officer and to present its findings of fact, conclusions of
12 law, and recommendations to the Secretary and to all parties to
13 the proceeding Director. If the Board fails to present its
14 report within the 60-day period, the respondent may request in
15 writing a direct appeal to the Secretary, in which case the
16 Secretary shall, within 7 calendar days after such request,
17 issue an order directing the Board to issue its findings of
18 fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations to the Secretary
19 within 30 calendar days of such order. If the Board fails to
20 issue its findings of fact, conclusions of law, and
21 recommendations within that time frame to the Secretary after
22 the entry of such order, the Secretary shall, within 30
23 calendar days thereafter, issue an order based upon the report
24 of the hearing officer and the record of the proceedings in
25 accordance with such order. If (i) a direct appeal is
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1 conclusions of law, and recommendations within its 30-day
2 mandate from the Secretary or the Secretary fails to order the
3 Board to do so, and (iii) the Secretary fails to issue an order
4 within 30 calendar days thereafter, then the hearing officer's
5 report is deemed accepted and a final decision of the
6 Secretary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, should the
7 Secretary, upon review, determine that substantial justice has
8 not been done in the revocation, suspension, or refusal to
9 issue or renew a license, or other disciplinary action taken
10 per the result of the entry of such hearing officer's report,
11 the Secretary may order a rehearing by the same or another
12 examiner. the Director shall issue an order based on the report
13 of the hearing officer. If the Secretary Director disagrees in
14 any regard with the recommendation report of the Board or
15 hearing officer, he or she may issue an order in contravention
16 of the recommendation report. The Director shall provide a
17 written explanation to the Board on a deviation from the
18 Board's report and shall specify with particularity the reasons
19 for his or her deviation in the final order.
20 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
21     (225 ILCS 125/180)
22     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
23     Sec. 180. Order or certified copy; prima facie proof. An
24 order or a certified copy of an order, over the seal of the
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1 Director, shall be prima facie proof that:
2         (1) the signature is the genuine signature of the
3     Secretary Director;
4         (2) the Secretary Director is duly appointed and
5     qualified; and
6         (3) the Board and its members are qualified to act.
7 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
8     (225 ILCS 125/185)
9     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
10     Sec. 185. Restoration of a suspended or revoked license. At
11 any time after the successful completion of a term of
12 suspension or revocation of a license, the Department may
13 restore it to the licensee upon written recommendation of the
14 Board unless, after an investigation and a hearing, the Board
15 Department determines that restoration is not in the public
16 interest. Where circumstances of suspension or revocation so
17 indicate, or on the recommendation of the Board, the Department
18 may require an examination of the licensee before restoring his
19 or her license.
20 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
21     (225 ILCS 125/200)
22     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
23     Sec. 200. Summary Temporary suspension of a license. The
24 Secretary Director may summarily temporarily suspend the

 

 

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1 license of a perfusionist without a hearing, simultaneously
2 with the institution of proceedings for a hearing provided for
3 in Section 120 of this Act, if the Secretary Director finds
4 that evidence in the Secretary's his or her possession
5 indicates that continuation in practice would constitute an
6 imminent danger to the public. In the event If the Secretary
7 Director temporarily suspends a license of a licensed
8 perfusionist without a hearing, a hearing must be commenced by
9 the Department shall be held within 30 days after the
10 suspension has occurred and shall be concluded as expeditiously
11 as may be practical without appreciable delay.
12 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
13     (225 ILCS 125/212 new)
14     Sec. 212. Violations. Any person who violates any provision
15 of this Act shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for a
16 first offense and a Class 4 felony for each subsequent offense.
 
17     (225 ILCS 125/220)
18     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010)
19     Sec. 220. Unlicensed practice; civil penalties.
20     (a) No person shall practice, offer to practice, attempt to
21 practice, or hold himself or herself out to practice as a
22 perfusionist without a license issued by the Department to that
23 person under this Act.
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1 person who violates subsection (a) of this Section shall pay a
2 civil penalty to the Department in an amount not to exceed
3 $10,000 $5,000 for each offense as determined by the
4 Department. The civil penalty shall be assessed by the
5 Department after a hearing is held in accordance with the
6 provisions of set forth in this Act regarding a hearing for the
7 discipline of a licensee.
8     (c) The Department has the authority and power to
9 investigate any and all unlicensed activity.
10     (d) The civil penalty assessed under this Act shall be paid
11 within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing
12 the civil penalty. The order shall constitute a judgment and
13 may be filed and execution had thereon on the judgment in the
14 same manner as a judgment from a court of record.
15     (e) All moneys collected under this Section shall be
16 deposited into the General Professions Dedicated Fund.
17 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
18     (225 ILCS 125/227 new)
19     Sec. 227. Consent Order. At any point in the proceedings as
20 provided in Sections 85 through 130 and Section 150, both
21 parties may agree to a negotiated consent order. The consent
22 order shall be final upon signature of the Secretary.
 
23     (225 ILCS 125/230)
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1     Sec. 230. Home rule powers. The regulation and licensing of
2 perfusionists are exclusive powers and functions of the State.
3 A home rule unit shall not regulate or license perfusionists.
4 This Section is a denial and limitation under subsection (h) of
5 Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
6 (Source: P.A. 91-580, eff. 1-1-00.)
 
7     (225 ILCS 84/56 rep.)
8     (225 ILCS 84/65 rep.)
9     Section 20. The Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics
10 Practice Act is amended by repealing Sections 56 and 65.
 
11     (225 ILCS 125/20 rep.)
12     (225 ILCS 125/42 rep.)
13     (225 ILCS 125/110 rep.)
14     (225 ILCS 125/130 rep.)
15     (225 ILCS 125/160 rep.)
16     (225 ILCS 125/175 rep.)
17     (225 ILCS 125/205 rep.)
18     Section 25. The Perfusionist Practice Act is amended by
19 repealing Sections 20, 42, 110, 130, 160, 175, and 205.
 
20     Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
21 becoming law.