48-965. Same; healing arts temporary emergency licenses; issuance by state board of healing arts; requirements and purpose; expiration of section.
(a) Notwithstanding any statute to the contrary, the state board of healing arts may grant a temporary emergency license to practice any profession licensed, certified, registered or regulated by the board to an applicant with qualifications the board deems sufficient to protect public safety and welfare within the scope of professional practice authorized by the temporary emergency license for the purpose of preparing for, responding to or mitigating any effect of COVID-19.
(b) This section shall expire on January 26, 2021.
History: L. 2020, ch. 1, § 22 (Special Session); June 9.