§ 41-1093 — Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Health, safety or welfare":

(a) Means the protection of members of the public against harm, fraud or loss, including the preservation of public security, order or health.

(b) Does not include the protection of existing businesses or agencies, whether publicly or privately owned, against competition.

2. "Individual" means a natural person.

3. "Occupational regulation":

(a) Means a rule, regulation, practice or policy that allows an individual to use an occupational title or work in a lawful occupation, trade or profession or a cease and desist demand or other regulatory requirement that prevents an individual from using an occupational title or working in a lawful occupation, trade or profession.

(b) Does not include:

(i) A business license, facility license, building permit or zoning and land use regulation.

(ii) Any rule or regulation relating to an institution or individual that is subject to title 36, chapter 4, article 10 or chapter 20.

(iii) Any license or regulation that is required by federal law.

(iv) Any rule or regulation adopted by an agency that is authorized by statute and has been approved by the council pursuant to section 41-1052.

(v) Any rule or regulation relating to emergency medical and transportation services that originated with a public access system or medical transportation requested by a medical authority or by the patient for which a certificate of necessity is required under section 36-2233.

(vi) Any rule relating to the licensing of a securities dealer, securities salesman, investment adviser or investment adviser representative.