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padding: 0; } body { text-decoration-skip-ink: none; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 36-32A-2 - Counseling--Licensure--Interstate compact."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 36-32A-2 - Counseling--Licensure--Interstate compact."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/36-32A-2"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-32A-2" rel="noopener"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346SENU">36-32A-2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346SENU">. </span><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346CL">Counseling--Licensure--Interstate compact.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Statute"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">COUNSELING LICENSURE COMPACT</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Statute"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 1. PURPOSE</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Statute-000000"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of Licensed Professional Counselors with the goal of improving public access to Professional Counseling services. The practice of Professional Counseling occurs in the State where the client is located at the time of the counseling services. The Compact preserves the regulatory authority of States to protect public health and safety through the current system of State licensure.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Statute-000000"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.    Increase public access to Professional Counseling services by providing for the mutual recognition of other Member State licenses;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.    Enhance the States ability to protect the public s health and safety;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">C.    Encourage the cooperation of Member States in regulating multistate practice for Licensed Professional Counselors;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">D.    Support spouses of relocating Active Duty Military personnel;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">E.    Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information among Member States;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">F.    Allow for the use of Telehealth technology to facilitate increased access to Professional Counseling services;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">G.    Support the uniformity of Professional Counseling licensure requirements throughout the States to promote public safety and public health benefits;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">H.    Invest all Member States with the authority to hold a Licensed Professional Counselor accountable for meeting all State practice laws in the State in which the client is located at the time care is rendered through the mutual recognition of Member State licenses;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">I.    Eliminate the necessity for licenses in multiple States; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">J.    Provide opportunities for interstate practice by Licensed Professional Counselors who meet uniform licensure requirements.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1-000001"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Statute-000000"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">As used in this Compact, and except as otherwise provided, the following definitions shall apply:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.     Active Duty Military means full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Chapters 1209 and 1211.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.     Adverse Action means any administrative, civil, equitable or criminal action permitted by a State s laws which is imposed by a licensing board or other authority against a Licensed Professional Counselor, including actions against an individual s license or Privilege to Practice such as revocation, suspension, probation, monitoring of the licensee, limitation on the licensee s practice, or any other Encumbrance on licensure affecting a Licensed Professional Counselor s authorization to practice, including issuance of a cease and desist action.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">C.     Alternative Program means a non-disciplinary monitoring or practice remediation process approved by a Professional Counseling Licensing Board to address Impaired Practitioners.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">D.     Continuing Competence/Education means a requirement, as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of participation in, and/or completion of, educational and professional activities relevant to practice or area of work.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">E.     Counseling Compact Commission or  Commission means the national administrative body whose membership consists of all States that have enacted the Compact.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">F.     Current Significant Investigative Information means:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    Investigative Information that a Licensing Board, after a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity for the Licensed Professional Counselor to respond, if required by State law, has reason to believe is not groundless and, if proved true, would indicate more than a minor infraction; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Investigative Information that indicates that the Licensed Professional Counselor represents an immediate threat to public health and safety regardless of whether the Licensed Professional Counselor has been notified and had an opportunity to respond.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">G.     Data System means a repository of information about Licensees, including, but not limited to, continuing education, examination, licensure, investigative, Privilege to Practice and Adverse Action information.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">H.     Encumbered License means a license in which an Adverse Action restricts the practice of licensed Professional Counseling by the Licensee and said Adverse Action has been reported to the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB).</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">I.     Encumbrance means a revocation or suspension of, or any limitation on, the full and unrestricted practice of Licensed Professional Counseling by a Licensing Board.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">J.     Executive Committee means a group of directors elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the Commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">K.     Home State means the Member State that is the Licensee s primary State of residence.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">L.     Impaired Practitioner means an individual who has a condition(s) that may impair their ability to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor without some type of intervention and may include, but are not limited to, alcohol and drug dependence, mental health impairment, and neurological or physical impairments.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">M.     Investigative Information means information, records, and documents received or generated by a Professional Counseling Licensing Board pursuant to an investigation.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">N.     Jurisprudence Requirement if required by a Member State, means the assessment of an individual s knowledge of the laws and Rules governing the practice of Professional Counseling in a State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">O.     Licensed Professional Counselor means a counselor licensed by a Member State, regardless of the title used by that State, to independently assess, diagnose, and treat behavioral health conditions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">P.     Licensee means an individual who currently holds an authorization from the State to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">Q.     Licensing Board means the agency of a State, or equivalent, that is responsible for the licensing and regulation of Licensed Professional Counselors.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">R.     Member State means a State that has enacted the Compact.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">S.     Privilege to Practice means a legal authorization, which is equivalent to a license, permitting the practice of Professional Counseling in a Remote State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">T.     Professional Counseling means the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral health conditions by a Licensed Professional Counselor.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">U.     Remote State means a Member State other than the Home State, where a Licensee is exercising or seeking to exercise the Privilege to Practice.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">V.     Rule means a regulation promulgated by the Commission that has the force of law.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">W.     Single State License means a Licensed Professional Counselor license issued by a Member State that authorizes practice only within the issuing State and does not include a Privilege to Practice in any other Member State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">X.     State means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that regulates the practice of Professional Counseling.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">Y.     Telehealth means the application of telecommunication technology to deliver Professional Counseling services remotely to assess, diagnose, and treat behavioral health conditions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">Z.     Unencumbered License means a license that authorizes a Licensed Professional Counselor to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of Professional Counseling.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1-000001"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 3. STATE PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPACT</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.    To Participate in the Compact, a State must currently:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    License and regulate Licensed Professional Counselors;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Require Licensees to pass a nationally recognized exam approved by the Commission;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    Require Licensees to have a 60 semester-hour (or 90 quarter-hour) master s degree in counseling or 60 semester-hours (or 90 quarter-hours) of graduate course work including the following topic areas:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">a.    Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">b.    Social and Cultural Diversity;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">c.    Human Growth and Development;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">d.    Career Development;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">e.    Counseling and Helping Relationships;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">f.    Group Counseling and Group Work;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">g.    Diagnosis and Treatment; Assessment and Testing;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">h.    Research and Program Evaluation; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">i.    Other areas as determined by the Commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    Require Licensees to complete a supervised postgraduate professional experience as defined by the Commission;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">5.    Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about Licensees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.    A Member State shall:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    Participate fully in the Commission s Data System, including using the Commission s unique identifier as defined in Rules;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Notify the Commission, in compliance with the terms of the Compact and Rules, of any Adverse Action or the availability of Investigative Information regarding a Licensee;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    Implement or utilize procedures for considering the criminal history records of applicants for an initial Privilege to Practice. These procedures shall include the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information by applicants for the purpose of obtaining an applicant s criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that State s criminal records;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">a.    A member state must fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by rule, by receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search and shall use the results in making licensure decisions;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">b.    Communication between a Member State, the Commission and among Member States regarding the verification of eligibility for licensure through the Compact shall not include any information received from the Federal Bureau of Investigation relating to a federal criminal records check performed by a Member State under Public Law 92-544.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    Comply with the Rules of the Commission;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">5.    Require an applicant to obtain or retain a license in the Home State and meet the Home State s qualifications for licensure or renewal of licensure, as well as all other applicable State laws;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">6.    Grant the Privilege to Practice to a Licensee holding a valid Unencumbered License in another Member State in accordance with the terms of the Compact and Rules; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">7.    Provide for the attendance of the State s commissioner to the Counseling Compact Commission meetings.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">C.    Member States may charge a fee for granting the Privilege to Practice.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">D.    Individuals not residing in a Member State shall continue to be able to apply for a Member State s Single State License as provided under the laws of each Member State. However, the Single State License granted to these individuals shall not be recognized as granting a Privilege to Practice Professional Counseling in any other Member State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">E.    Nothing in this Compact shall affect the requirements established by a Member State for the issuance of a Single State License.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">F.    A license issued to a Licensed Professional Counselor by a Home State to a resident in that State shall be recognized by each Member State as authorizing a Licensed Professional Counselor to practice Professional Counseling, under a Privilege to Practice, in each Member State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1-000001"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 4. PRIVILEGE TO PRACTICE</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.    To exercise the Privilege to Practice under the terms and provisions of the Compact, the Licensee shall:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    Hold a license in the Home State;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Have a valid United States Social Security Number or National Practitioner Identifier;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    Be eligible for a Privilege to Practice in any Member State in accordance with Section 4(D), (G) and (H);</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    Have not had any Encumbrance or restriction against any license or Privilege to Practice within the previous two (2) years;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">5.    Notify the Commission that the Licensee is seeking the Privilege to Practice within a Remote State(s);</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">6.    Pay any applicable fees, including any State fee, for the Privilege to Practice;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">7.    Meet any Continuing Competence/Education requirements established by the Home State;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">8.    Meet any Jurisprudence Requirements established by the Remote State(s) in which the Licensee is seeking a Privilege to Practice; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">9.    Report to the Commission any Adverse Action, Encumbrance, or restriction on license taken by any non-Member State within 30 days from the date the action is taken.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.    The Privilege to Practice is valid until the expiration date of the Home State license. The Licensee must comply with the requirements of Section 4(A) to maintain the Privilege to Practice in the Remote State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">C.    A Licensee providing Professional Counseling in a Remote State under the Privilege to Practice shall adhere to the laws and regulations of the Remote State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">D.    A Licensee providing Professional Counseling services in a Remote State is subject to that State s regulatory authority. A Remote State may, in accordance with due process and that State s laws, remove a Licensee s Privilege to Practice in the Remote State for a specific period of time, impose fines, and/or take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The Licensee may be ineligible for a Privilege to Practice in any Member State until the specific time for removal has passed and all fines are paid.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">E.    If a Home State license is encumbered, the Licensee shall lose the Privilege to Practice in any Remote State until the following occur:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    The Home State license is no longer encumbered; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    The Licensee has not had any Encumbrance or restriction against any license or Privilege to Practice within the previous two (2) years.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">F.    Once an Encumbered License in the Home State is restored to good standing, the Licensee must meet the requirements of Section 4(A) to obtain a Privilege to Practice in any Remote State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">G.    If a Licensee s Privilege to Practice in any Remote State is removed, the individual may lose the Privilege to Practice in all other Remote States until the following occur:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    The specific period of time for which the Privilege to Practice was removed has ended;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    All fines have been paid; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    The Licensee has not had any Encumbrance or restriction against any license or Privilege to Practice within the previous two (2) years.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">H.    Once the requirements of Section 4(G) have been met, the Licensee must meet the requirements in Section 4(A) to obtain a Privilege to Practice in a Remote State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Statute"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 5. OBTAINING A NEW HOME STATE LICENSE BASED ON A PRIVILEGE TO PRACTICE</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.    A Licensed Professional Counselor may hold a Home State license, which allows for a Privilege to Practice in other Member States, in only one Member State at a time.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.    If a Licensed Professional Counselor changes primary State of residence by moving between two Member States:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Statute-000002"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    The Licensed Professional Counselor shall file an application for obtaining a new Home State license based on a Privilege to Practice, pay all applicable fees, and notify the current and new Home State in accordance with applicable Rules adopted by the Commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Statute-000002"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Upon receipt of an application for obtaining a new Home State license by virtue of a Privilege to Practice, the new Home State shall verify that the Licensed Professional Counselor meets the pertinent criteria outlined in Section 4 via the Data System, without need for primary source verification except for:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">a.    A Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint based criminal background check if not previously performed or updated pursuant to applicable rules adopted by the Commission in accordance with Public Law 92-544;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">b.    Other criminal background check as required by the new Home State; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">c.    Completion of any requisite Jurisprudence Requirements of the new Home State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    The former Home State shall convert the former Home State license into a Privilege to Practice once the new Home State has activated the new Home State license in accordance with applicable Rules adopted by the Commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    Notwithstanding any other provision of this Compact, if the Licensed Professional Counselor cannot meet the criteria in Section 4, the new Home State may apply its requirements for issuing a new Single State License.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">5.    The Licensed Professional Counselor shall pay all applicable fees to the new Home State in order to be issued a new Home State license.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">C.    If a Licensed Professional Counselor changes Primary State of Residence by moving from a Member State to a non-Member State, or from a non-Member State to a Member State, the State criteria shall apply for issuance of a Single State License in the new State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">D.    Nothing in this Compact shall interfere with a Licensee s ability to hold a Single State License in multiple States, however for the purposes of this Compact, a Licensee shall have only one Home State license.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">E.    Nothing in this Compact shall affect the requirements established by a Member State for the issuance of a Single State License.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1-000001"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 6. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL OR THEIR SPOUSES</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Statute-000000"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">Active Duty Military personnel, or their spouse, shall designate a Home State where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the Home State designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to designating a Home State, the individual shall only change their Home State through application for licensure in the new State, or through the process outlined in Section 5.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1-000001"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 7. COMPACT PRIVILEGE TO PRACTICE TELEHEALTH</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.    Member States shall recognize the right of a Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed by a Home State in accordance with Section 3 and under Rules promulgated by the Commission, to practice Professional Counseling in any Member State via Telehealth under a Privilege to Practice as provided in the Compact and Rules promulgated by the Commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.    A Licensee providing Professional Counseling services in a Remote State under the Privilege to Practice shall adhere to the laws and regulations of the Remote State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1-000001"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 8. ADVERSE ACTIONS</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.    In addition to the other powers conferred by State law, a Remote State shall have the authority, in accordance with existing State due process law, to:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    Take Adverse Action against a Licensed Professional Counselor s Privilege to Practice within that Member State, and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses as well as the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a Licensing Board in a Member State for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another Member State shall be enforced in the latter State by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the State in which the witnesses or evidence are located.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    Only the Home State shall have the power to take Adverse Action against a Licensed Professional Counselor s license issued by the Home State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.    For purposes of taking Adverse Action, the Home State shall give the same priority and effect to reported conduct received from a Member State as it would if the conduct had occurred within the Home State. In so doing, the Home State shall apply its own State laws to determine appropriate action.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">C.    The Home State shall complete any pending investigations of a Licensed Professional Counselor who changes primary State of residence during the course of the investigations. The Home State shall also have the authority to take appropriate action(s) and shall promptly report the conclusions of the investigations to the administrator of the Data System. The administrator of the coordinated licensure information system shall promptly notify the new Home State of any Adverse Actions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">D.    A Member State, if otherwise permitted by State law, may recover from the affected Licensed Professional Counselor the costs of investigations and dispositions of cases resulting from any Adverse Action taken against that Licensed Professional Counselor.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">E.    A Member State may take Adverse Action based on the factual findings of the Remote State, provided that the Member State follows its own procedures for taking the Adverse Action.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">F.    Joint Investigations:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    In addition to the authority granted to a Member State by its respective Professional Counseling practice act or other applicable State law, any Member State may participate with other Member States in joint investigations of Licensees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Member States shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the Compact.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">G.    If Adverse Action is taken by the Home State against the license of a Licensed Professional Counselor, the Licensed Professional Counselor s Privilege to Practice in all other Member States shall be deactivated until all Encumbrances have been removed from the State license. All Home State disciplinary orders that impose Adverse Action against the license of a Licensed Professional Counselor shall include a Statement that the Licensed Professional Counselor s Privilege to Practice is deactivated in all Member States during the pendency of the order.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">H.    If a Member State takes Adverse Action, it shall promptly notify the administrator of the Data System. The administrator of the Data System shall promptly notify the Home State of any Adverse Actions by Remote States.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">I.    Nothing in this Compact shall override a Member State s decision that participation in an Alternative Program may be used in lieu of Adverse Action.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1-000001"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 9. ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNSELING COMPACT COMMISSION</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.    The Compact Member States hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the Counseling Compact Commission:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    The Commission is an instrumentality of the Compact States.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the Commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. The Commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    Nothing in this Compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.    Membership, Voting, and Meetings</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    Each Member State shall have and be limited to one (1) delegate selected by that Member State s Licensing Board.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    The delegate shall be either:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">a.    A current member of the Licensing Board at the time of appointment, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor or public member; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">b.    An administrator of the Licensing Board.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    Any delegate may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the State from which the delegate is appointed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    The Member State Licensing Board shall fill any vacancy occurring on the Commission within 60 days.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">5.    Each delegate shall be entitled to one (1) vote with regard to the promulgation of Rules and creation of bylaws and shall otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the Commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">6.    A delegate shall vote in person or by such other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for delegates participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">7.    The Commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in the bylaws.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">8.    The Commission shall by Rule establish a term of office for delegates and may by Rule establish term limits.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">C.    The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    Establish the fiscal year of the Commission;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Establish bylaws;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    Maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    Meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this Compact and the bylaws;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">5.    Promulgate Rules which shall be binding to the extent and in the manner provided for in the Compact;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">6.    Bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the Commission, provided that the standing of any State Licensing Board to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">7.    Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">8.    Borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a Member State;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">9.    Hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the Compact, and establish the Commission s personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">10.    Accept any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose of the same; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety and/or conflict of interest;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">11.    Lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve or use, any property, real, personal or mixed; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">12.    Sell convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property real, personal, or mixed;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">13.    Establish a budget and make expenditures;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">14.    Borrow money;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">15.    Appoint committees, including standing committees composed of members, State regulators, State legislators or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in this Compact and the bylaws;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">16.    Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">17.    Establish and elect an Executive Committee; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">18.    Perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact consistent with the State regulation of Professional Counseling licensure and practice.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">D.    The Executive Committee</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    The Executive Committee shall have the power to act on behalf of the Commission according to the terms of this Compact.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    The Executive Committee shall be composed of up to eleven (11) members:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">a.    Seven voting members who are elected by the Commission from the current membership of the Commission; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">b.    Up to four (4) ex-officio, nonvoting members from four (4) recognized national professional counselor organizations.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">c.    The ex-officio members will be selected by their respective organizations.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    The Commission may remove any member of the Executive Committee as provided in bylaws.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    The Executive Committee shall meet at least annually.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">5.    The Executive Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">a.    Recommend to the entire Commission changes to the Rules or bylaws, changes to this Compact legislation, fees paid by Compact Member States such as annual dues, and any Commission Compact fee charged to Licensees for the Privilege to Practice;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">b.    Ensure Compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">c.    Prepare and recommend the budget;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">d.    Maintain financial records on behalf of the Commission;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">e.    Monitor Compact compliance of Member States and provide compliance reports to the Commission;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">f.    Establish additional committees as necessary; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">g.    Other duties as provided in Rules or bylaws.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">E.    Meetings of the Commission</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    All meetings shall be open to the public, and public notice of meetings shall be given in the same manner as required under the Rulemaking provisions in Section 11.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    The Commission or the Executive Committee or other committees of the Commission may convene in a closed, non-public meeting if the Commission or Executive Committee or other committees of the Commission must discuss:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">a.    Non-compliance of a Member State with its obligations under the Compact;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">b.    The employment, compensation, discipline or other matters, practices or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the Commission s internal personnel practices and procedures;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">c.    Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">d.    Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">e.    Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">f.    Disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">g.    Disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">h.    Disclosure of investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">i.    Disclosure of information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the Commission or other committee charged with responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the Compact; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">j.    Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or Member State statute.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed pursuant to this provision, the Commission s legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    The Commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release by a majority vote of the Commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">F.    Financing of the Commission</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    The Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    The Commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    The Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each Member State or impose fees on other parties to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the Commission, which shall promulgate a Rule binding upon all Member States.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    The Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Commission pledge the credit of any of the Member States, except by and with the authority of the Member State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">5.    The Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">G.    Qualified Immunity, Defense, and Indemnification</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    The members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the Commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to protect any such person from suit and/or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    The Commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee or representative of the Commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit that person from retaining his or her own counsel; and provided further, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person s intentional or willful or wanton misconduct.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    The Commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the Commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2-000003"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 10. DATA SYSTEM</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.    The Commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, Adverse Action, and Investigative Information on all licensed individuals in Member States.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.    Notwithstanding any other provision of State law to the contrary, a Member State shall submit a uniform data set to the Data System on all individuals to whom this Compact is applicable as required by the Rules of the Commission, including:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    Identifying information;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Licensure data;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    Adverse Actions against a license or Privilege to Practice;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    Non-confidential information related to Alternative Program participation;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">5.    Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason(s) for such denial;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">6.    Current Significant Investigative Information; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">7.    Other information that may facilitate the administration of this Compact, as determined by the Rules of the Commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">C.    Investigative Information pertaining to a Licensee in any Member State will only be available to other Member States.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">D.    The Commission shall promptly notify all Member States of any Adverse Action taken against a Licensee or an individual applying for a license. Adverse Action information pertaining to a Licensee in any Member State will be available to any other Member State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">E.    Member States contributing information to the Data System may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">F.    Any information submitted to the Data System that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the Member State contributing the information shall be removed from the Data System.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1-000001"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 11. RULEMAKING</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.    The Commission shall promulgate reasonable Rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purpose of the Compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Commission exercises its Rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of the Compact, or the powers granted hereunder, then such an action by the Commission shall be invalid and have no force or effect.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.    The Commission shall exercise its Rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this Section and the Rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each Rule or amendment.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">C.    If a majority of the legislatures of the Member States rejects a Rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the Compact within four (4) years of the date of adoption of the Rule, then such Rule shall have no further force and effect in any Member State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">D.    Rules or amendments to the Rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the Commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">E.    Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final Rule or Rules by the Commission, and at least thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which the Rule will be considered and voted upon, the Commission shall file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    On the website of the Commission or other publicly accessible platform; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    On the website of each Member State Professional Counseling Licensing Board or other publicly accessible platform or the publication in which each State would otherwise publish proposed Rules.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">F.    The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking shall include:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    The proposed time, date, and location of the meeting in which the Rule will be considered and voted upon;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    The text of the proposed Rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed Rule;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    A request for comments on the proposed Rule from any interested person; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the Commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">G.    Prior to adoption of a proposed Rule, the Commission shall allow persons to submit written data, facts, opinions, and arguments, which shall be made available to the public.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">H.    The Commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a Rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    At least twenty-five (25) persons;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    A State or federal governmental subdivision or agency; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    An association having at least twenty-five (25) members.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">I.    If a hearing is held on the proposed Rule or amendment, the Commission shall publish the place, time, and date of the scheduled public hearing. If the hearing is held via electronic means, the Commission shall publish the mechanism for access to the electronic hearing.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing shall notify the executive director of the Commission or other designated member in writing of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than five (5) business days before the scheduled date of the hearing.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Hearings shall be conducted in a manner providing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording will be made available on request.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each Rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the Commission at hearings required by this section.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">J.    Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the Commission shall consider all written and oral comments received.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">K.    If no written notice of intent to attend the public hearing by interested parties is received, the Commission may proceed with promulgation of the proposed Rule without a public hearing.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">L.    The Commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed Rule and shall determine the effective date of the Rule, if any, based on the Rulemaking record and the full text of the Rule.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">M.    Upon determination that an emergency exists, the Commission may consider and adopt an emergency Rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment, or hearing, provided that the usual Rulemaking procedures provided in the Compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the Rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the Rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency Rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Prevent a loss of Commission or Member State funds;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative Rule that is established by federal law or Rule; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">4.    Protect public health and safety.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">N.    The Commission or an authorized committee of the Commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted Rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the website of the Commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty (30) days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a Rule. A challenge shall be made in writing and delivered to the chair of the Commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the Commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1-000001"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 12. OVERSIGHT, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AND ENFORCEMENT</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.    Oversight</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of State government in each Member State shall enforce this Compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the Compact s purposes and intent. The provisions of this Compact and the Rules promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    All courts shall take judicial notice of the Compact and the Rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a Member State pertaining to the subject matter of this Compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities, or actions of the Commission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    The Commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any such proceeding and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the Commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the Commission, this Compact, or promulgated Rules.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.    Default, Technical Assistance, and Termination</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    If the Commission determines that a Member State has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this Compact or the promulgated Rules, the Commission shall:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">a.    Provide written notice to the defaulting State and other Member States of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default and/or any other action to be taken by the Commission; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber3"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">b.    Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">C.    If a State in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting State may be terminated from the Compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the Member States, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this Compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending State of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">D.    Termination of membership in the Compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the Commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting State s legislature, and each of the Member States.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">E.    A State that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">F.    The Commission shall not bear any costs related to a State that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the Compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the Commission and the defaulting State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">G.    The defaulting State may appeal the action of the Commission by petitioning the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices. The prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney s fees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">H.    Dispute Resolution</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    Upon request by a Member State, the Commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the Compact that arise among Member States and between member and non-Member States.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    The Commission shall promulgate a Rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">I.    Enforcement</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    The Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and Rules of this Compact.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    By majority vote, the Commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices against a Member State in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact and its promulgated Rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney s fees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">3.    The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Commission. The Commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or State law.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2-000003"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 13. DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COUNSELING COMPACT COMMISSION AND ASSOCIATED RULES, WITHDRAWAL, AND AMENDMENT</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.    The Compact shall come into effect on the date on which the Compact statute is enacted into law in the tenth Member State. The provisions, which become effective at that time, shall be limited to the powers granted to the Commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of Rules. Thereafter, the Commission shall meet and exercise Rulemaking powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the Compact.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.    Any State that joins the Compact subsequent to the Commission s initial adoption of the Rules shall be subject to the Rules as they exist on the date on which the Compact becomes law in that State. Any Rule that has been previously adopted by the Commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the Compact becomes law in that State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">C.    Any Member State may withdraw from this Compact by enacting a statute repealing the same.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">1.    A Member State s withdrawal shall not take effect until six (6) months after enactment of the repealing statute.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber2"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">2.    Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing State s Professional Counseling Licensing Board to comply with the investigative and Adverse Action reporting requirements of this act prior to the effective date of withdrawal.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">D.    Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any Professional Counseling licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a Member State and a non-Member State that does not conflict with the provisions of this Compact.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">E.    This Compact may be amended by the Member States. No amendment to this Compact shall become effective and binding upon any Member State until it is enacted into the laws of all Member States.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1-000001"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 14. CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Statute-000000"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">This Compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this Compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this Compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any Member State or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this Compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any Member State, the Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining Member States and in full force and effect as to the Member State affected as to all severable matters.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Statute-000004"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">SECTION 15. BINDING EFFECT OF COMPACT AND OTHER LAWS</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">A.    A Licensee providing Professional Counseling services in a Remote State under the Privilege to Practice shall adhere to the laws and regulations, including scope of practice, of the Remote State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">B.    Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a Member State that is not inconsistent with the Compact.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">C.    Any laws in a Member State in conflict with the Compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">D.    Any lawful actions of the Commission, including all Rules and bylaws properly promulgated by the Commission, are binding upon the Member States.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">E.    All permissible agreements between the Commission and the Member States are binding in accordance with their terms.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346StatuteNumber1"><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont">F.    In the event any provision of the Compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any Member State, the provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that Member State.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346000005"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346DefaultParagraphFont-000006">Source: </span><span class="s02ade4a2a52349f5b034e0728d594346SCL">SL 2024, ch 164, § 7.</span></p></div></body></html>