18VAC30-20 Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

REGULATIONS

Vol. 29 Iss. 18 - May 06, 2013

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD OF AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Chapter 20

Final Regulation

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 6 of the Code of Virginia, which exempts regulations of the regulatory boards served by the Department of Health Professions pursuant to Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia which are limited to reducing fees charged to regulants and applicants.

Title of Regulation: 18VAC30-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (amending 18VAC30-20-80).

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: June 5, 2013.

Agency Contact: Leslie L. Knachel, Executive Director, Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone [phone], FAX [phone], or email [e-mail].

Summary:

The one-time adjustment in fees for renewal of licensure by December 31, 2013, reduces an accumulated surplus in the board's budget.

18VAC30-20-80. Fees.

A. The following fees shall be paid as applicable for licensure:

	1. Application for audiology or speech-language pathology license	$135
	2. Application for school speech-language pathology license	$70
	3. Verification of licensure requests from other states	$20
	4. Annual renewal of audiology or speech-language pathology license	$75
	5. Late renewal of audiology or speech-language pathology license	$25
	6. Annual renewal of school speech-language pathology license	$40
	7. Late renewal of school speech-language pathology license	$15
	8. Reinstatement of audiology or speech-language pathology license	$135
	9. Reinstatement of school speech-language pathology license	$70
	10. Duplicate wall certificates	$25
	11. Duplicate license	$5
	12. Returned check	$35
	13. Inactive license renewal for audiology or speech-language pathology	$40
	14. Inactive license renewal for school speech-language pathology	$20
	15. Approval of a continuing education sponsor	$200
	16. Application for provisional license in audiology	$50
	17. Renewal of provisional license in audiology	$25

B. Fees shall be made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia and shall not be refunded once submitted.

C. For the renewal of licenses by December 31, 2009 2013, the fees shall be as follows:

	1. Annual renewal of audiology or speech-language pathology license	$40 $55
	2. Annual renewal of school speech-language pathology license	$20 $30
	3. Inactive license renewal for audiology or speech-language pathology	$20 $30
	4. Renewal of provisional license in audiology	$15 $20

VA.R. Doc. No. R13-3646; Filed April 16, 2013, 10:28 a.m.