§1525-A. Exemptions to licensure
1. Nonresident interpreters. This chapter does not apply to certified interpreters who are residents of a jurisdiction other than this State and who do not interpret for compensation or remuneration in the State for more than 60 hours per year. Service during declared state or national emergencies does not count toward the 60 hours per year limitation.
[PL 2019, c. 284, §14 (AMD).]
2. Medical emergencies. This chapter does not apply to a person providing communication assistance during a medical emergency. For purposes of this subsection, "medical emergency" is when a person's medical condition could be significantly compromised by delaying assessment and treatment.
[PL 1999, c. 399, §13 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 399, §13 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 284, §14 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 22: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
32 §1522. Director; powers and duties
32 §1523. Privileged communication
32 §1524. Requirements for licensure; limited interpreter and limited transliterator (REPEALED)
32 §1524-A. Requirements for licensure; limited deaf interpreter (REPEALED)
32 §1524-B. Requirements for licensure; certified interpreter and certified deaf interpreter
32 §1524-C. Requirements for licensure; conditional interpreter and conditional deaf interpreter
32 §1525-A. Exemptions to licensure
32 §1525-B. Licensure by endorsement
32 §1526. Temporary registration (REPEALED)
32 §1528-A. Continuing education
32 §1530. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
32 §1531. Disclosure (REPEALED)
32 §1532. Conversion of registrants to limited licensees (REPEALED)