Section 43b.19. Schedule of civil penalties—occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants—statement of policy  


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  • STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EDUCATION AND LICENSURE



    Violation under
    63 P. S.
    Title/Description Civil Penalty
    Section 1506(a) License Required—Practicing or indicating the ability to practice occupational therapy by person never licensed 0 to 4 months—$50 per month
    over 4 months to 8 months—$100 per month
    9 months and over—$200 per month, up to total of $1,000
    Section 1513(b) Use of title occupational therapist
    or licensed occupational therapist
    or the letters O.T./L., O.T.R./L., L./O.T. or L./O.T.R. by person never licensed or not holding a current license
    1st offense—$500
    2nd offense—$1,000
    Section 1513(c) Use of words occupational therapy assistant or licensed occupational therapy assistant or the letters C.O.T.A./L., O.T.A./L., L./C.O.T.A. or L./O.T.A. by person never licensed or not holding a current license. 1st offense—$500
    2nd offense—$1,000
    Section 1515(a) Renewal of license—Practicing on
    a lapsed license
    0 to 4 months—$50 per month
    over 4 months to 8 months—$100 per month
    9 months and over—$200 per month, up to total of $1,000

The provisions of this § 43b.19 adopted October 22, 2004, effective October 23, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 5809.