37-14-306. Permits. (1) The board may issue a permit to an applicant not qualifying for the issuance of a license under the provisions of this chapter but who has demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the board, the capability of performing high-quality x-ray procedures without endangering public health and safety. An applicant must be required to demonstrate this capability by completion of formal classroom training that meets the standards established by rule and by means of examination. Permits issued under provisions of this section and 37-14-305 shall specify x-ray procedures, defined and established by rule, that may be performed by the holder. Permits shall be valid for a period not to exceed 12 months but may be renewed under the provisions established by rule.
     (2) Examinations for the issuance of a permit must include a written portion and may also include practical and oral portions as established by the board. The board shall provide applicants for permits the opportunity for examination at intervals not to exceed 6 months. A nonrefundable examination fee, established by the board, must be submitted prior to examination for a permit. An applicant failing the examination must be charged a nonrefundable examination fee for any subsequent examination. An applicant failing any subsequent examination shall meet any additional eligibility requirements established by rule for reexamination.
     (3) Applicants meeting minimum requirements for licensure shall be issued a temporary permit to work as a radiologic technologist. This temporary permit shall expire 15 days after the date of first opportunity for examination.
     (4) The board shall issue temporary permits to unlicensed persons to perform x-ray procedures when adequate evidence is provided the board that such a permit is necessary because of a regional hardship or emergency condition and that such person is capable of performing x-ray procedures without endangering public health and safety. Temporary permits may not exceed 12 months in duration but may be renewed by reestablishing, to the board's satisfaction, evidence of continued regional hardship or emergency conditions. The required adequate evidence of regional hardship, emergency conditions, and capability to perform x-ray procedures without endangering public health and safety must be established by rule.
     (5) Each applicant for a permit must:
     (a) be of good moral character;
     (b) be at least 18 years of age; and
     (c) not be addicted to intemperate use of alcohol or narcotic drugs.

     History: En. 66-3707 by Sec. 8, Ch. 336, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 310, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 66-3707(2) thru (4); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 166, L. 1985.