revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention services.
What changed between versions
Added specific definitions for various practitioner titles including certified addiction counselors, prevention specialists, and peer support specialists, along with their trainee and supervisee equivalents.
Created a new regulatory board responsible for ensuring practitioner competency, compliance with national exams, and public safety.
Mandated the establishment of rules for supervision of candidates, continuing education, and standards of practice.
Created a mechanism for granting licenses to individuals currently certified in other states with substantially similar requirements.
Established specific fee amounts for applications, examinations, certifications, renewals, reinstatements, and other administrative actions.
Added a prohibition against representing oneself as a licensed or certified practitioner without holding valid recognition, certification, or licensure.