Section 42.51. Purpose

The purpose of § § 42.52—42.58 is to implement section 15(a) of the act (63 P. S. § 1515(a)), which authorizes the Board to establish additional requirements for licensure renewal to ensure continued competency to achieve the legislative purpose in section 2 of the act (63 P. S. § 1502) to ensure the highest degree of professional care and conduct on the part of occupational therapists.

The provisions of this § 42.51 adopted June 21, 2013, effective June 22, 2013, 43 Pa.B. 3350.

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 42.51 issued under sections 5(b) and 15(a) of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act (63 P. S. § § 1505(b) and 1515(a)).

Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 42.52 (relating to definitions).