BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 24.177.501 examinations, 24.177.507 licensure of out-of-state applicants, the adoption of NEW RULE I dry needling, and the repeal of ARM 24.177.2101 renewals and 24.177.2401 complaint procedure

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT, ADOPTION, AND REPEAL

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

          1. On May 14, 2015, the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (board) published MAR Notice No. 24-177-32 regarding the public hearing on the proposed amendment, adoption, and repeal of the above-stated rules, at page 531 of the 2015 Montana Administrative Register, Issue No. 9.

 

          2. On June 8, 2015, a public hearing was held on the proposed amendment, adoption, and repeal of the above-stated rules in Helena. Numerous comments regarding proposed NEW RULE I were received by the June 12, 2015, deadline. No comments were received regarding the proposed amendments and repeals.

 

          3. The board has amended ARM 24.177.501 and 24.177.507 exactly as proposed.

 

          4. The board has repealed ARM 24.177.2101 and 24.177.2401 exactly as proposed.

 

          5.  The board is not adopting NEW RULE I at this time.  The board received numerous comments both opposing and supporting the proposed new rule.  Following review and consideration of all comments, and due to concerns raised by the comments, the board has decided to not adopt the rule as proposed at this time.  The board anticipates conducting additional research and having subsequent discussions to address the issues raised by the comments.

 

                                                          BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS

                                                          BRIAN MILLER, PRESIDING OFFICER

 

/s/ DARCEE L. MOE                           /s/ PAM BUCY

Darcee L. Moe                                    Pam Bucy, Commissioner

Rule Reviewer                                    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

 

 

          Certified to the Secretary of State October 19, 2015