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    On page 1, line 9, of the printed bill, delete ":".

    On page 1, line 10, delete "(a) The" and insert "the".

    On page 1, line 13, delete "; and" and insert ", including the".

    On page 1, line 14, delete "(b) The".

    On page 2, line 15, delete "counseling" and insert "therapy".

    On page 8, delete lines 1 to 5, inclusive, and insert:

"

    Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person licensed under this Act shall complete at least forty hours of continuing education every two years in a manner and with an instructor approved by the board.

    Any person whose initial license is granted for a period of less than two years shall, during that initial licensure period, complete a prorated number of hours of continuing education, in a manner and with an instructor approved by the board.

    The required continuing education hours may be obtained through electronic means. The board may extend or waive the continuing education requirements for a licensee upon a showing of good cause, prior to expiration of the license.".

    On page 15, delete line 16, and insert "The board shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to establish:".

    On page 15, between lines 22 and 23, insert:

"    Section 40. That the code be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:

    The board may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to:

            (1)    Set standards for professional practice; and

            (2)    Establish procedures for application, licensure, eligibility, renewals, continuing education, supervision, and the examination of an applicant for and a holder of licensure as a licensed marriage and family therapist.".