§ 32 §1528-A — Continuing education

Renewal of a license under this chapter is contingent upon evidence of participation in continuing education as determined by the director. A licensee shall certify at time of renewal compliance with the continuing education requirements under this section.
1.
Limited interpreters.
A holder of a limited interpreter license under former section 1524 or limited deaf interpreter license under former section 1524‑A must complete at least 20 hours annually of continuing education in American Sign Language or the interpreting process.
2.
Certified interpreters.
A certified interpreter or certified deaf interpreter is required to maintain continued certification with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director.
3.
Conditional interpreters.
A conditional interpreter or conditional deaf interpreter must complete at least 20 hours annually of continuing education in American Sign Language or the interpreting process.

Legislative History

PL 1999, c. 399, §15 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 399, §20 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 267, §4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 284, §17 (AMD). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §43 (COR).