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ID S1021
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 54-1804 to explicitly include individuals holding the Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) credential issued by the National Ski Patrol System, Inc. as exempt from unlicensed practice of medicine restrictions.
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Individuals with OEC credentials may render emergency aid in accordance with their training standards without a medical license, provided they receive no fee for the service.
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Changes reference from "veteran's administration" to "United States department of veterans affairs" as a technical correction.
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Maintains existing penalties for unlicensed medical practice: up to 5 years imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine for practicing medicine without a license, and up to 1 year imprisonment and/or $3,000 fine for using medical titles without a license.
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Allows recipients of unlawful medical services to recover fees paid, reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs in civil actions against unlicensed practitioners.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to clarify an exception to the unlicensed practice of medicine as it pertains to ski patrollers who are members of the National Ski Patrol System, Inc., and are trained in and hold a current Outdoor Emergency Care credential as issued by the National Ski Patrol System, Inc., under certain circumstances.
MEDICINE
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 301 Effective: 07/01/11
4/11/2011