PA HB1290

Licensing boards and commissions must issue written advisory opinions within 30 business days to licensees who request interpretation or clarification of statutes or regulations applicable to their license, registration, certificate, or permit

Advisory opinions are binding only on the issuing board/commission and only with respect to the specific licensee who requested it; no formal vote is required to issue an opinion

All advisory opinions are public records under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law and may be posted on the licensing board's website

Licensing boards and commissions must issue advisory notices providing general guidance on topics such as changes in statutes, regulations, or subjects of widespread interest to licensees and the public

Each licensing board and commission must promulgate implementing regulations within 18 months; the act takes effect 60 days after enactment