Pennsylvania Act 2014-7 — DENTAL LAW - TEMPORARY VOLUNTEER DENTAL LICENSES

Act text

Session of 2014

No. 2014-7

HB 1056

AN ACT

Amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), entitled "An act relating to dentistry; defining and providing for the licensing and registration of dentists and dental hygienists, and for the revocation and suspension of such licenses and registrations, subject to appeal, and for their reinstatement; defining the powers and duties of the State Dental Council and Examining Board and the Department of Public Instruction; providing penalties; and repealing existing laws," providing for temporary volunteer dental licenses.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. The act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, is amended by adding a section to read:

Section 4.2. Temporary Volunteer Dental Licenses.--(a) The board shall issue a temporary volunteer license to an individual who meets all of the following requirements:

(1) Holds an active license to practice dentistry in this Commonwealth or in another state or territory.

(2) Documents to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant will practice dentistry in this Commonwealth without personal remuneration.

(3) Is current on all continuing education requirements.

(4) Demonstrates medical professional liability insurance coverage as required under section 3.2.

(5) Is not the subject of an ongoing disciplinary investigation.

(b) By request of the applicant, the board may issue:

(1) one thirty-day temporary volunteer license per applicant per year; or

(2) up to three ten-day temporary volunteer licenses per applicant per year.

Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.

APPROVED--The 4th day of February, A.D. 202014.

TOM CORBETT