TITLE 2: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XXVI: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
PART 1325
PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING AND ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1325.10 LICENSING ACTS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Section 1325.10 Licensing
Acts – Professions and Occupations
Following are the names and
citations for the acts and rules administered by the Department as well as the
names of the Committees/Boards which are advisory to the Department for each
profession regulated.
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ARCHITECT
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The Illinois Architecture Act
(Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par, 1201, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Architecture Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1150)
Architect Examining Committee
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ATHLETIC
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Professional Boxing and
Wrestling Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 5001, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Professional Boxing and Wrestling Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1370)
State Boxing and Wrestling
Board
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BARBER
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Illinois Barber Law (Ill. Rev.
Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 1601, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Barber Law (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1170)
Barber Committee
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BEATUY
CULTURE
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The Illinois Beauty Culture
Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par.
1801, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Illinois Beauty Culture Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1180)
Beauty Culture Committee
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COLLECTION
AGENCY
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Collection Agency Act (Ill.
Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 2001, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Collection Agency Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1210)
No Committee
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CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCES
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Illinois Controlled Substances
Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 56½, Par. 100, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (77 Ill. Adm. Code 3100)
No Committee
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DENTAL
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The Dental Practice Act (Ill.
Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 2201, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Dental Practice Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1220)
Dental Examining Committee
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DETECTION OF
DECEPTION
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The Detection of Deception
Examiner Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 2401, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Detection of Deception Examiner Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1230)
Detection of Deception
Examiner Committee
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DETECTIVE
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Private Detective and Private
Security Act of 1983 (P.A. 83 – 1069, effective January 5, 1984)
Rules for the Administration
of the Private Detective and Private Security Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1240)
Illinois Private Detective and
Private Security Board
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FUNERAL
DIRECTORS
& EMBALMERS
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The Funeral Directing and
Embalming Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 2800, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Funeral Directing and Embalming Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1250)
Funeral Directors and
Embalmers Licensing and Disciplinary Board
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LAND SALES
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Illinois Land Sales Act (Ill.
Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 30, par. 371, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Illinois Land Sales Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1260)
No Committee
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LAND SURVEYORS
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The Illinois Land Surveyors
Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 3201, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Land Surveyors Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1270)
Land Surveyor Examining
Committee
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MEDICAL
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Medical Practice Act (Ill.
Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 4401, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Medical Practice Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1280)
Medical Disciplinary Rules (68
Ill. Adm. Code 1290)
The Physician's Assistants
Practice Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 4751, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Physician's Assistants Practice Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1350)
Medical Practice Examining
Committee
Illinois State Medical
Disciplinary Board
(No Physician's Assistants
Committee)
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NURSE
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The Illinois Nursing Act (Ill.
Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 3401, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Illinois Nursing Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1300)
Committee of Nurse Examiners
Board for Opinions on
Professional Nursing
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NURSING HOME
ADMINISTRATORS
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Nursing Home Administrators
Licensing Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 3601, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1310)
Nursing Home Administrators
Licensing Board
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OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY
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Illinois Occupational Therapy
Practice Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 3701, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1315)
Illinois Occupational Therapy
Board
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OPTOMETRY
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The Illinois Optometric
Practice Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 3801, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Illinois Optometric Practice Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1320)
Optometry Examining and
Disciplinary Committee
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PHARMACY
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Pharmacy Practice Act (Ill.
Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 4001, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Pharmacy Practice Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1330)
State Board of Pharmacy
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PHYSICAL
THERAPY
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Illinois Physical Therapy
License Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 4201, et seq.)
Rules and Regulations for the
Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1340)
Physical Therapy Examining
Committee
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PODIATRY
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The Illinois Podiatry Law
(Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 4901, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Podiatry Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1360)
Podiatry Examining Committee
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PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING
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The Illinois Professional
Engineering Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 5101, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Illinois Professional Engineering Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1380)
Professional Engineering
Examining Committee
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PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE CORP.
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The Medical Corporation Act (Ill.
Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 32, par. 631, et seq.)
The Professional Service
Corporation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 32, par. 415-1, et seq.)
No Committee and no Rules
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PSYCHOLOGIST
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Psychologist Registration Act
(Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 5301, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Psychologist Registration Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1400)
Psychologist Examining
Committee
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PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
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The Illinois Public Accounting
Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 5500.01, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
and Enforcement of the Provisions of the Illinois Public Accounting Act (68
Ill. Adm. Code 1420)
Rules of Professional Conduct
for the Illinois Public Accounting Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1430)
Illinois Public Accountants
Registration Committee
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REAL ESTATE
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The Real Estate License Act of
1983 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 5801, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Real Estate License Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1450)
Real Estate Administration and
Disciplinary Board
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SHORTHAND
REPORTERS
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Illinois Certified Shorthand
Reporters Act of 1984 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 6202, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporters Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1200)
Certified Shorthand Reporters
Board
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SOCIAL
WORKERS
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Social Workers Registration
Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 6301, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Social Workers Registration Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1470)
Social Workers Examining
Committee
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STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING
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The Illinois Structural
Engineering Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 5601, et seq.)
Rules for the Administration
of the Illinois Structural Engineering Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1480)
Structural Engineering
Committee
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VETERINARIANS
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The Veterinary Medicine and
Surgery Practice Act (P.A. 83-1016, effective January 1, 1984)
Rules for the Administration
of the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1500)
Veterinary Licensing and
Disciplinary Board
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CHAPTER XXVI: DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
PART 1325
PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING AND ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1325.20 POLICY
Section 1325.20 Policy
Persons requesting information
relative to policies of the Department must submit written request to:
Director
Department of Professional Regulation
320 West Washington Street
Third Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
SUBPART B: RULEMAKING
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SECTION 1325.30 RULEMAKING
Section 1325.30 Rulemaking
a) A chart depicting the Department's rulemaking process is
Appendix B to these Rules.
b) Persons requesting information concerning the rulemaking
process of the Department should contact the Rules Coordinator in the
Springfield Office of the Department.
c) Copies of rules and laws currently in effect are available to
the public by written request to the Licensure Maintenance Unit, Springfield
Office.
SUBPART C: ORGANIZATION
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SECTION 1325.40 AGENCY MANDATE
Section 1325.40 Agency
Mandate
a) The Department of Professional Regulation is impowered by law
(Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, Ch. 127, par. 60) to:
1) Authorize examinations in English to ascertain the
qualifications of applicants;
2) Prescribe rules for a fair and impartial method of examination
of candidates;
3) Pass upon qualifications of applicants for licenses by
reciprocity and endorsement;
4) Prescribe rules defining schools for the professions,
occupations and trades which are reputable and in good standing;
5) Conduct hearings on proceedings to revoke, suspend, refuse to
renew, place on probationary status or take any other disciplinary action as
may be authorized in any licensing act administered by the Department.
6) Transfer jurisdiction of realty under the control of the
Department to any other Department of State government or to accept or acquire
Federal lands when approved by the Governor;
7) Formulate rules as may be necessary for the enforcement of any
act administered by the Department; and
8) Perform such other duties as prescribed by law.
b) Unless the particular act otherwise specifies, none of the
powers and duties described in subparagraph a) above shall be exercised by the
Department without the report and action in writing of the appropriate
committee or board where the Act to be administered provides for a committee or
board.
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SECTION 1325.50 AGENCY ORGANIZATION
Section 1325.50 Agency
Organization
a) Division of Licensing and Testing
1) The Division of Licensing and Testing is primarily responsible
for verifying applicant eligibility by determining training and education
relative to the requirements of the various licensing acts and rules and
administration of examinations to candidates.
2) The Committees and Boards appointed for each licensed
profession are advisory to the Department and except for medical disciplinary,
also function primarily within the Division of Licensing and Testing (there is
no committee for collection agencies or land sales). Requests for information
about scheduling and agendas of Committee and Board meetings should be directed
to the Division of Licensing and Testing.
3) The nursing education coordinators who are responsible for
evaluation of nursing programs in the State are also a part of this Division.
4) Other functions include processing of renewal, reinstatement
and restoration applications, changes of name and address of registrants, and
certifications of licensure.
b) Division of Enforcement
The Division
of Enforcement is responsible for monitoring the practices of occupations
licensed by the Department; investigating complaints received concerning
persons and entities licensed by the Department; and prosecuting disciplinary
matters before the Committees and Boards.
c) General Counsel
The General
Counsel serves as the legal advisor to the Department and its various Boards
and Commissions. In addition, the Office of the General Counsel is responsible
for the development and implementation of rules, legislation (including Sunset
review) and policy and for the resolution of the more complex and technical
licensing issues. The General Counsel's office also serves as liaison to the
Attorney General in all litigation affecting the Department and responds to all
subpoenas and other legal process served upon the Department. The General
Counsel's office will also process, through a designated staff person, all
requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act.
d) Office of the Medical Coordinator
The Office of
the Medical Coordinator is in the Springfield Office of the Department and is
responsible for enforcement and discipline of persons licensed pursuant to the
provisions of the Medical Practice Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 111, par. 4401,
et seq.) and the Physician's Assistant Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 111, par.
4751 et seq.). The Medical Coordinator, who is an Illinois licensed physician,
hired by the Director of the Department, is the chief enforcement officer of
the Medical Practice Act and liaison to the Medical Disciplinary Board.
Medical investigators and clerical staff are also assigned to this Office.
e) Office of the Dental Coordinator
The Office of
Dental Coordinator is in the Chicago Office of the Department is responsible
for enforcement and discipline of persons licensed pursuant to the provisions
of the Dental Practice Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 111, pars. 2201 et
seq.). The Dental Coordinator, who is a dentist licensed in the State of
Illinois, hired by the Director of the Department, is the chief enforcement
officer of the Dental Practice Act and liaison to the Dental Disciplinary
Board. Dental investigators and clerical staff are also assigned to this
Office.
f) Real Estate Enforcement
The Office of
Real Estate Enforcement is housed in the Springfield Office of the Department
and is responsible for enforcement of the Real Estate License Act (Ill. Rev.
Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 5801, et seq.). The Real Estate Commissioner, hired
by the Director, serves as the Chairman of the Real Estate Administration and
Disciplinary Board and is the liaison between the Department and the real
estate profession and professional associations. Staff of this office includes
the Assistant Commissioner of Real Estate, investigators and clerical support
who also are responsible for administration and enforcement of the Land Sales
Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 30, par. 371, et seq.).
g) Data Processing Operations
The Data
Processing Operations Section is responsible for all electronic data processing
functions of the Department, maintenance of registrant and applicant systems,
word processing and roster of persons currently licensed by the Department.
h) Public Information
The Public
Information Officer serves as the liaison to the news media and many groups
external to the Department. Persons wishing to make submissions or obtain
information about the general functions of the Department should contact the
Public Information Officer in the Springfield Office of the Department.
i) Internal Auditor
The Internal
Auditor is responsible for monitoring all internal functions of the Department.
j) Personnel Management Unit
The Personnel
Management Unit is responsible for personnel functions, payroll, retirement,
workmen's compensation and liaison with the Department of Personnel and the
employee unions.
k) Fiscal Operations
The Fiscal
Operations Office is responsible for monitoring all fiscal and bookkeeping
functions, business services, printing and supplies.
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