§ 32 §1524-C — Requirements for licensure; conditional interpreter and conditional deaf interpreter

Maine § 32 §1524-C

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
• Ch. 22: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

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No more than one conditional license may be issued to a person who has completed the education requirements of this chapter. A conditional license may be held no more than 4 years, except that a 5th year may be granted by the director upon demonstration of extreme hardship.
To be eligible for licensure as a conditional interpreter or conditional deaf interpreter under this chapter, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must provide the following:
1.
Proof of proficiency in American Sign Language.
Documented proof of a qualifying score on an American Sign Language proficiency interview as determined by the director by rule adopted under section 1522; and
2.
Proof of education and training in the interpreting process.
3.
Proof of education and training in the interpreting process.
Documented proof of the following:

Legislative History

PL 2019, c. 284, §12 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 48, §§3-5 (AMD).