The following Rules and Regulations are presented by the Wyoming Society of Radiologic Technologists as a reasonable and accurate facsimile of the official Rules and Regulations of the Wyoming Board of Radiologic Technologist Examiners as of September 30, 2000. In any cases of dispute an original copy of the Rules and Regulations should be obtained directly from the Wyoming Board of Radiologic Technologist Examiners, 2020 Carey Avenue Suite 201, Cheyenne, WY 82002.
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State of Wyoming
Board of Radiologic Technology Examiners
Rules and Regulations
(Promulgated by authority under the
Wyoming Radiologic
Technology Act,
W.S. 33-37-101 through W.S. 33-37-113.)
May 27, 1999
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1. Authority
Section 2. Statement of Purpose
Section 3. Severability
Section 4. Terms Defined by Statute
Section 5. Terms Defined Herein
Section 6. Board Meetings
Section 1. License Required
Section 2. Licensure Requirements
Section 3. General License
Section 4. Restricted License
Section 5. Temporary License
Section 6. Special License
Section 7. Notification of Applicants and Right of Appeal
Section 8. License Renewal
Section 9. Reissuance
Section 1. Statement of Purpose
Section 2. General Information
Section 3. Fees
HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST LICENSEES
Section 1. Receipt of Complaints
Section 2. Investigation of Complaint
REVOCATION SUSPENSION AND PURSUING PROSECUTION FOR VIOLATIONS
Section 1. Board Authorization
Section 2. Grounds
Section 3. Suspension of License
Section 4. Proceedings
HEARINGS RELATIVE TO SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
Section 1. Authority
Section 2. Purpose
Section 3. Need for Hearing
Section 4. Calling a Hearing
Section 5. Pre-Hearing Investigation
Section 6. Commencement of Action
Section 7. Time and Place of Hearing
Section 8. Service
Section 9. Hearing Officer
Section 10. Authority of Hearing Officer
Section 11. Counsel
Section 12. Inspection of File
Section 13. Record of Proceedings
Section 14. Order of Procedure at Hearing
Section 15. Decision of Board
Section 16. Appeals to District Court
REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE AFTER SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
Section i. Reinstatement after Disciplinary Action
Section 2. Procedures for Reinstatement
Section 3. License Renewal Fees
Section 1. Statement of Purpose
Section 2. Disclosure
Section 3. Access
Section 4. Correction and Amendment
Section 5. Change of Name and/or Address
Section 6. Verification of Licensure to Another Jurisdiction
Section 7. Duplicate Wall Certificates
Section 8. Requests for Roster of Licensees
GENERAL
Section 1. Authority. These rules and regulations are promulgated by the Wyoming Board of Radiologic Technologist Examiners pursuant to their authority under the Radiologic Technologist Licensing Act, W.S. 33-37-101 through 33-37-113.
Section 2. Statement of Purpose. The Board of Radiologic Technologists Examiners rules and regulations are set forth for the purpose of interpreting, administering and implementing W.S. § 33-37-101 through 33-37-113, providing for the licensure of technologists and technicians, regulating the qualifications and standards of education and performance required for licensure and licensure renewal, providing for inspections, enforcement and penalties, and setting fees.
Section 3. Severability. If any provision of these regulations or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of these regulations which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of these regulations are declared to be severable.
Section 4. Terms Defined by Statute. Terms defined in W.S. 33-37-101 through 33-37-113 shall have the same meaning when used in these regulations unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.
Section 5. Terms Defined Herein. As used in these regulations, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.
"ACRRT" shall mean the American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
"ARCRT" shall mean the American Registry of Certified Radiologic Technologists.
"ARRT" Shall mean the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
"Board" shall mean the Board of Radiologic Technologist Examiners.
"Body Area" shall mean a specific portion of the human anatomy.
"Contrast Medium" shall mean material intentionally administered to the human body to define parts which are not normally visualized radiographically.
"JRCERT" shall mean Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
"NMTCB" shall mean the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
"Nuclear Medicine" shall mean the specialized use of radioisotopes for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
"Nuclear Medicine Technologist" shall mean an individual who may or may not be a radiologic technologist with specialized training in the application of ionizing radiation and radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic and/or diagnostic purposes.
"Licensed Practitioner" shall mean a person licensed or otherwise authorized by law to practice medicine, dentistry, podiatry, osteopathy or chiropractic.
"Proficiency" shall mean performing a given art, skill or branch of learning with expert correctness and facility.
"Radiation Therapy" shall mean the specialized use of ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes.
"Radiation Therapy Technologist" shall mean a radiologic technologist with specialized training in the application of ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes.
"Radiographer" shall mean a radiologic technologist with specialized training in the application of ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
"Radiologic Technician" shall mean a person who has or has not received formal training in the application of ionizing radiation, but who has met minimum requirements for a restricted license and works under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner.
"Radiologic Technologist" shall mean a person who has been certified by the ARRT as a "Registered Radiologic Technologist" who applies ionizing radiation or radiopharmaceutical agents to humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes and has met the minimum requirements for a general license.
"Radiologist" shall mean a medical practitioner licensed in the State of Wyoming specializing in the practice of radiology, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy.
"Restricted Examination" shall include a general portion which must be passed, in conjunction with one or more of the following specific body areas: Skull/Sinuses/Spine, Chest, Extremities inclusive of upper and lower extremities, Pectoral girdle excluding pelvis, and Podiatric radiography.
"Special Procedures" shall mean any radiographic, ct scanning, mammography, or fluoroscopic exam using contrast media and may include minor surgery.
"Technique" shall mean any adjustment of radiation producing equipment.
Section 6. Board Meetings.
(a) The Board shall meet quarterly at a date, place and time established by the Chair with special meetings held as requested by the Chair or by a majority of the members.
(b) Notice of Board meetings shall be given to any person who requests such notice as specified by the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act. The notice shall specify the time and place of the meeting and the business to be transacted.
(c) All meetings shall be open to the public; the Board may conduct executive sessions in accordance with W.S. 16-4-405(a).
(d) A majority of the Board members constitutes a quorum for the conduct of a Board meeting. The act of the majority of members present at a meeting, which includes a quorum, shall be the act of the Board of Radiologic Technologists Examiners.
(e) A written record shall be kept of all meetings and such records shall be retained as the permanent record of the transactions of the Board.
TECHNOLOGISTS/TECHNICIANS
Section 1. License Required.
(a) No individual shall perform any act specifically authorized for a technologist or technician nor function as a technologist or technician nor represent himself/herself as a technologist or technician unless that individual holds a current license issued by the Board.
(b) Every radiologic technologist or technician shall carry or display his/her general, restricted, special or temporary license while at work. The license shall be displayed upon request.
Section 2. Licensure Requirements.
(a) Every applicant for licensure must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(b) Every applicant shall not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or controlled substances unless the applicant can show the Board to its satisfaction that such conviction will not impair the applicant's ability to provide competent health care or pose a threat to the safety of the consumer public as per W.S. 33-37-108(d).
(c) The Board shall recognize for licensure any course of study in radiologic technology as approved by JRCERT or other accrediting agencies recognized by ARRT, which have been approved by the Board.
(d) The Board shall recognize for general licensure successful completion of the National Registry Exam administered by ARRT, or NMTCB.
(i) The ARRT shall furnish to the Board the test results of each examinee within the State.
(ii) Should the applicant fail the ARRT professional examination for general licensure, the applicant may apply for a temporary license until he/she can be reexamined. Re-examination shall be in accordance with ARRT requirements.
(e) The Board shall administer the written examination for restricted license applicants at least two (2) times per year at intervals of not less than six (6) months. This examination will demonstrate fundamental knowledge and cognitive skill in the basic areas of radiation protection, equipment operation, image production and evaluation and patient care.
(i) An applicant failing the restricted examination must wait a period of six (6) months upon which time the entire battery of tests must be re-taken.
(f) A passing score for the restricted examination means 80 percent of the questions on the examination shall be answered correctly.
(g) The Board may, at its discretion, require an applicant to complete a practical exam in addition to the written examination required.
Section 3. General License. The radiologic technologist issued a general license shall be able to assist a licensed practitioner with all aspects of special procedures, use of contrast media, assist with fluoroscopy, radioisotopes or therapeutic procedures as may be required.
(a) The Board shall grant a general license to an applicant who;
(i) Has submitted a complete and legible application form along with the proper fee.
(ii) Has submitted a photocopy of their current ARRT certificate in good standing.
(b) The General License shall expire two (2) years from the date of issuance.
Section 4. Restricted License. The radiologic technician issued a restricted license shall not perform special procedures, fluoroscopic procedures or contrast media studies and must work under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner.
(a) The licensee shall be limited to a specific body area, which shall appear on the license and may include one or more areas as follows:
(i) Skull/Sinuses/Spine
(ii) Chest
(iii) Extremities inclusive of upper and lower extremities, pectoral girdleexcluding pelvis, and Pediatric radiography.
(b) After review the Board may grant a restricted license to an applicant who;
(i) Has submitted a complete and legible application form along with the proper fee.
(ii) Has successfully completed the Restricted Examination as outlined in Section 2(e).
(c) The Restricted License shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of issuance and is renewable on an annual basis.
Section 5. Temporary License.
(a) The Board shall grant a temporary license to an applicant who;
(i) Has submitted a complete and legible application form along with the proper fee.
(ii) Has met the minimum requirements as outlined in Chapter II, Section 2(a)(b)(c).
(b) The temporary license shall expire sixty (60) days after the date of the first opportunity for examination.
Section 6. Special License.
(a) The Board may issue a special license to an student technologist to practice as a radiologic technologist if a regional hardship or emergency condition exists. The Board shall not consider individuals other than student technologists as proficient for qualification of a special license under the terms of these rules and regulations.
(i) The applicant must meet criteria as described in W.S. 33-37-106 and as further defined in Chapter II, Section 2(a)(b)(c).
(ii) The applicant must be considered proficient as a radiologic technologist as described in this act by the employer, the radiologist or other licensed physician making the request, and the college program director. The Board retains the right to further investigation of the individual’s competence before issuance.
(b) After review the Board shall grant a special license to an applicant who;
(i) Has submitted a complete and legible application form along with the proper fee.
(ii) Has submitted written notification from a licensed practitioner citing a regional hardship or emergency condition.
(iii) Has submitted an affidavit from the employer, a radiologist and the college program director as to the applicant’s proficiency as a radiologic technologist. Additionally, the applicant must be currently enrolled and in good standing in the college program.
(c) The Board shall not grant more than one (1) special license to the same individual.
(d) Special licenses shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of issuance and are not renewable.
Section 7. Notification of Applicants and Right of Appeal. If the Board approves the applicant's initial application, this finding will be communicated in writing to the applicant along with information and instruction for sitting for the written examination. If the applicant is denied on the basis of initial application materials, the reasons for this rejection shall be communicated in writing. The applicant shall have the right of reconsideration based on submission of new information and/or an appearance before the Board with the opportunity to demonstrate to the board that he/she meets the licensure requirements.
Section 8. License Renewal.
(a) The Board shall mail a renewal notice to active licensees at their address of record no later than thirty (30) days before the license expiration date.
(b) License renewal fees must be postmarked no later than the expiration date.
(c) Failure to receive notice for renewal of license from the Board does not excuse a licensee from the requirement for renewal under the Act and this rule.
Section 9. Reissuance.
(a) The Board shall require a completed application and the current application fee if the renewal is postmarked after the expiration date.
FEES
Section 1. Statement of Purpose. These rules and regulations are adopted to implement the Board's authority to determine and collect reasonable fees in an amount to cover the cost of administration.
Section 2. General Information.
(a) The current fee schedule shall appear in the official records of the Board's activities and shall be kept on file in the Board office.
(b) At the time of application, a copy of the current fee schedule shall be provided to applicants.
(c) Fees shall be payable in the exact amount, by money order or cashier's check for all services and shall be paid in advance of the services rendered. Fees for renewal of licensure may, in addition to money order or cashier's check, be paid by personal check.
(d) All fees collected by the Board are non-refundable.
(e) Applicants failing their examination shall be assessed a non-refundable re-examination fee for any subsequent examinations at the same rate as the initial examination.
Section 3. Fees. Services for which the Board charges a fee shall include but not be limited to the following fee schedule:
(a) Examination Fees
(i) ARRT restricted exam $25.00 or current fee
(ii) Retakes of ARRT restricted exam $25.00 or current fee
(b) License Fees
(i) Application Fee $50.00
(ii) General License $60.00
(iii) Restricted License $35.00
(iv) Special License $50.00
(v) Temporary License $25.00
(c) Renewal Fees
(i) General License (bi-annual) $60.00
(ii) Restricted License (annual) $35.00
(d) Other Fees
(i) Licensure Verification Fee $25.00
(ii) Hardcopy Roster Fee (other organizations) $100.00
(iii) Duplicate certificate or pocket card $25.00
HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST LICENSEES
Section 1. Receipt of Complaints.
(a) The Board will receive and process each complaint made against any licensee, registrant, or unlicensed individual or entity, which complaint alleges certain acts or practices which may constitute violations of this Act. Any member of the public or the profession, or any federal, state, or local official may make and file a complaint with the Board. Any member of the Board who files a complaint shall be excused from further deliberation or activity concerning the matters alleged within that complaint.
(b) Complaints may be based upon personal knowledge, or upon information and belief, reciting information received from other sources.
(c) All complaints shall state the basis for the complaint, shall be made in writing and shall fully identify the complainant by name and address.
(d) Each complaint received under this rule shall be verified in writing. The complainant shall be notified of the ultimate disposition of the complaint.
Section 2. Investigation of Complaint. After receipt of a complaint filed in accordance with W.S. 33-37-111 concerning compliance with the Act, the Board:
(a) May evaluate the radiologic technologist or technician on their job performance and otherwise investigate.
(b) May appoint a committee of technologists or technicians to investigate the complaint and report to the Board.
(c) May hire a consultant to investigate and report to the Board.
REVOCATION, SUSPENSION AND PURSUING PROSECUTION FOR VIOLATIONS
Section 1. Board Authorization.
(a) The Board is authorized to revoke licenses of persons violating provisions of the Act pursuant to W.S. 33-37-111.
Section 2. Grounds. The Board may also revoke licenses on one or more of the following grounds:
(a) Conviction of a felony or conviction of a high misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, in which case the record of conviction certified by the clerk or judge of the court in which the conviction is held shall be conclusive evidence.
(b) Renting or loaning the license issued pursuant to this act to any person planning to use that license.
(c) Unprofessional or unethical conduct or soliciting clients by any form of false or misleading communication.
(d) Negligent or incompetent use of radiation or radiopharmaceutical agents.
(e) Mental incompetency.
(f) Knowingly submitting false information to the Board in any application for examination or licensing.
(g) Violation and conviction of a charge under the Wyoming Controlled Substance Act.
(h) Violation of any provision of these Rules.
(i) Violation of any provisions of this Act, W.S. 33-37-101, et. seq.
Section 3. Suspension of License.
(a) Emergency suspension pursuant to W.S. 16-3-113(c); The Board may temporarily suspend a license if the Board finds that the public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires emergency action. The Board shall notify the technologist or technician of the grounds for suspension immediately and shall promptly institute formal proceedings hereunder.
Section 4. Proceedings. Proceedings under this Chapter may be taken by the Board from matters within its knowledge or upon information from another. All complaints shall be in writing, verified by some party familiar with the facts alleged, and shall be filed with the Board. Upon receiving the complaint, the Board, if it deems the complaint sufficient, shall proceed as in a contested case under the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act. Upon revocation of any license, the fact shall be noted upon the records of the Board and that license shall be marked canceled upon the date of its revocation.
HEARINGS RELATIVE TO SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
Section 1. Authority. These rules are promulgated by authority of W.S. 33-37-101 through 33-37-113 (1985).
Section 2. Purpose. These rules are established to provide a fair and efficient method for administrative hearings relative to suspension or revocation of licenses by the Board, and these procedures may be utilized when a formal hearing is necessary for other purposes as well.
(a) If a hearing is sought by the Board as petitioner, the respondent shall be accorded the rights of a licensee as set forth below.
(b) When any party requests and is granted a hearing, he shall also be accorded the rights of a licensee as set forth below. However, when the petitioner is outside the Board, in requesting the hearing, he shall provide the Board with the written information required in Section 6(b) through (d) below.
(c) These hearing procedures shall not alter the practice of holding informal hearings whenever possible.
Section 3. Need for Hearing. No license shall be suspended or revoked without a right to a hearing before the Board. All hearings will be handled in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act (W.S. 16-3-101 through 16-3-115).
Section 4. Calling a Hearing. Hearings to consider the suspension or revocation of a license shall be called by the Board Chair, or in his/her inability to act, by the Vice Chair.
Section 5. Pre-Hearing Investigation.
(a) The Board shall conduct hearings on complaints concerning violations of this Act and the rules adopted under this Act. A pre-hearing investigation will be conducted to establish relevancy of the complaint. The pre-hearing investigation is conducted by the Attorney General's office. Hearings on complaints are conducted by a Hearing Officer retained by the Board. The Board members will render a decision based on the hearing and on recommended findings of fact and conclusions of law submitted by the Hearing Officer. Action taken by the Board will be submitted to the appropriate national disciplinary action reporting organization.
(b) Prior to institution of a disciplinary action by issuing a Petition, the Board shall give notice by mail to the licensee of the facts or conduct which warrant the intended action and give the licensee an opportunity to show compliance with all lawful requirements for retention of the license within ten (10) days of receipt of notice.
Section 6. Commencement of Action. Upon an appropriate showing of violation of W.S. 33-37-101 through 33-37-1 13 (1985) or the Rules and Regulations, the Board may commence proceedings to refuse to renew, suspend or revoke the license of the alleged offender or take other disciplinary action. In a Petition, the Board shall notify the licensee of the:
(a) Time, place and nature of the hearing;
(b) The legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held;
(c) The particular sections of the statutes and rules involved; and
(d) A short and plain statement of the violations alleged.
No answer is required, and at the hearing, the licensee may appear and show why his license should be renewed or should not be refused, suspended, revoked or other disciplinary action taken.
Section 7. Time and Place of Hearing. The hearing may be held no less than twenty (20) days after service of the Petition upon the licensee, so that he may have adequate time for preparation. Upon motion and for good cause, the hearing may be postponed by the Board until a later date. Hearings shall be conducted in a location determined by the Board.
Section 8. Service. The Petition shall be served personally or by mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the place of business of the licensee, or to the most recent residence address filed with the Board of the licensee.
Section 9. Hearing Officer. The Board may designate an attorney from the Attorney General's office or hire outside counsel to conduct the hearing.
(a) The licensee may move to disqualify a hearing officer by filing written motion and supporting affidavits of personal bias with the Board. After careful consideration of the evidence presented, the President of the Board shall rule upon the motion.
(b) The hearing officer may withdraw whenever he deems himself disqualified because of personal bias or other substantial reason.
Section 10. Authority of Hearing Officer. The hearing officer or the President of the Board, if there is no hearing officer, has the authority to:
(a) Administer oaths and affirmations;
(b) Issue subpoenas;
(c) Rule upon offers of proof and receive relevant evidence;
(d) Take or cause depositions to be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, W.S. 16-3-101 through 16-3-115;
(e) Regulate the course of the hearing;
(f) Hold conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues;
(g) Dispose of procedural requests and similar matters;
(h) Make recommended decisions when directed to do so by the Board; and
(i) Take any action authorized by Board rules, the Administrative Procedure Act, or W.S. 33-37-101 et seq.
Section 11. Counsel. All parties may appear at the hearing with or without counsel.
Section 12. Inspection of File. Each party or his authorized representative, shall be permitted to inspect and copy, at his own expense at the offices of the Board, all documents filed in the license suspension or revocation proceedings, and all documents regarding the subject of the hearing contained in the Board's files permitted by law to be inspected and copied.
Section 13. Record of Proceedings. The hearing shall be reported verbatim, stenographically or by any other appropriate means determined by the Board or hearing officer. If one or more parties desires the hearing transcribed by a certified court reporter, he must make the necessary arrangements and bear the cost.
Section 14. Order of Procedure at Hearing. Hearings will be conducted substantially as follows:
(a) The hearing officer or President will announce that the hearing is called to order and announce the matter to be heard, briefly summarizing the case and issues;
(b) The hearing officer or President will take up any preliminary motions or matters to be discussed;
(c) The Board's attorney may present a brief opening statement of the charges, explain the theory of the case and what the evidence will show;
(d) The licensee or his attorney may present his opening statement in the same manner;
(e) The Board's attorney will then present the evidence of the Board, subject to cross examination by the licensee or his counsel and the hearing officer and Board;
(f) The licensee or his counsel will present his evidence, subject to cross examination by the Board's attorney, the hearing officer and Board;
(g) Closing statements may be made at the conclusion of the evidence by both parties. These statements may include summaries of the evidence and legal arguments. The Board's attorney will precede the licensee and may also briefly rebut the licensee's closing statement;
(h) The hearing officer or President may ask for proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law from both parties, to be submitted within a reasonable time;
(i) After all proceedings have been concluded, the hearing officer or President shall dismiss and excuse all witnesses not already excused and declare the hearing closed.
Section 15. Decision of Board.
(a) Within a reasonable period of time after the hearing or after the deadline for receipt of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, if any, when requested, the hearing officer shall prepare proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law for submittal to the Board.
(b) Within a reasonable period of time after the hearing, or after submittal of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law from the hearing officer, if any, the Board shall enter a decision and final order signed by the President.
(c) The licensee shall be promptly notified by mail of the final order.
Section 16. Appeals to District Court. Any licensee/petitioner aggrieved or adversely affected by a final decision of the Board after a hearing is entitled to judicial review in the appropriate district court pursuant to W.S. 16-3-114.
REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE AFTER DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Section 1. Reinstatement After Disciplinary Action. A person whose license has been suspended or has had limitations placed thereon may petition the Board to recommend reinstatement of the license at any time.
Section 2. Procedures for Reinstatement.
(a) A petition for reinstatement shall be accompanied by at least two (2) verified recommendations from certified professionals in the discipline and by at least two (2) recommendations from citizens each having personal knowledge of the activities of the petitioner since the disciplinary measure was imposed.
(b) A petition for reinstatement shall be considered at the next meeting of the Board that is held but not earlier than sixty (60) days after the petition is filed.
(c) Any petition or reinstatement of a license shall be conclusively acted upon by the Board after due deliberation within a reasonable time after the filing of a properly prepared petition and the necessary accompanying documents with the Board.
(d) If a formal public hearing is held on the petition, the petitioner shall be given at least thirty (30) days prior notice by sending to the petitioner a copy of the notice of hearing by certified or registered mail at his/her last known residence or business post office address as shown by the files or records of the Board. Notice may also be given by personal service.
(e) Any hearing upon a petition filed under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.
Section 3. License Renewal Fees. A person whose license is reinstated must pay the license renewal fees for and during the year the license is reinstated.
INFORMATION PRACTICES
Section 1. Statement of Purpose. The Board establishes these rules to ensure the security, confidentiality and privacy of the personal information concerning licensees and prospective licensees.
Section 2. Disclosure.
(a) The personal information compiled by the Board concerning each licensee or prospective licensee is confidential and shall be released only to the person to whom the record pertains, to others with his/her notarized written consent or upon court order.
(b) Disclosure of confidential records and public records shall also be governed by W.S. 16-4-201 et seq., Public Records Act.
Section 3. Access.
(a) Any licensee, prospective licensee, or others with the licensee's notarized written consent may personally inspect the contents of his/her Board file with the following exceptions:
(i) Personal recommendations.
(ii) Unofficial complaints.
(b) Record inspection shall take place under the following conditions:
(i) An appointment must be made to review the file between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the offices of the Board.
(ii) Record inspection must take place in the presence of a member of the Board or a representative of its administrative staff.
(iii) Original documents must remain with the Board but may be copied at the Board offices for a reasonable fee.
Section 4. Correction and Amendment. Any licensee or prospective licensee may clarify erroneous, inaccurate or misleading information in his/her file by submitting a written statement to the Board which will be placed in their file.
Section 5. Change of Name and/or Address.
(a) A licensee must notify the Board in writing of any change in his/her legal name within thirty (30) days of the change. Notarized documentation must accompany the request to validate legal name change.
(b) A licensee must notify the Board of his/her current home and professional mailing addresses and telephone numbers and, within thirty (30) days of the change, must report to the Board in writing any change of address or telephone number.
Section 6. Verification of Licensure to Another Jurisdiction. Upon receipt of a written request for verification of licensure and the required administrative fee of $25.00, the Board shall provide the information to the jurisdiction specified by the licensee .
Section 7. Duplicate Wall Certificates. Duplicate wall certificates may be issued by the Board. All requests for duplicate certificates must be in writing and must be accompanied by a $25.00 fee.
Section 8. Requests for Roster of Licensees.
(a) The roster shall be made available to state agencies, professional associations, and licensees upon request, free of charge.
(b) Any other organization may obtain a roster by providing a money order or cashiers check in the amount of $100.00.