Subdivision 1. License required. Effective January 1, 2018, no individual shall practice as an orthotist, prosthetist, prosthetist orthotist, pedorthist, orthotic or prosthetic assistant, or orthotic fitter, unless the individual holds a valid license issued by the board under this chapter, except as permitted under section 153B.20 or 153B.35.
Subd. 2. Designation. No individual shall represent themselves to the public as a licensed orthotist, prosthetist, prosthetist orthotist, pedorthist, orthotic or prosthetic assistant, or an orthotic fitter, unless the individual is licensed under this chapter.
Subd. 3. Penalties. Any individual who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. The board shall have the authority to seek a cease and desist order against any individual who is engaged in the unlicensed practice of a profession regulated by the board under this chapter.
2016 c 189 art 21 s 24
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 153B — Orthotics, Prosthetics, And Pedorthics
Section 153B.10 — Short Title.
Section 153B.15 — Definitions.
Section 153B.25 — Orthotics, Prosthetics, And Pedorthics Advisory Council.
Section 153B.35 — Employment By An Accredited Facility; Scope Of Practice.
Section 153B.40 — Continuing Education.
Section 153B.45 — License Renewal.
Section 153B.50 — Name And Address Change.
Section 153B.55 — Inactive Status.
Section 153B.60 — License Lapse Due To Military Service.
Section 153B.65 — Endorsement.
Section 153B.70 — Grounds For Disciplinary Action.
Section 153B.75 — Investigation; Notice And Hearings.