House committee substitute makes the following changes to 2nd edition. Rewrites GS 90-12.4A to provide that the North Carolina Medical Board (Board) must issue a limited volunteer license within 30 days to applicants who hold a current license or registration in another state, and produce a letter from the state of licensure indicating the applicant’s license or registration is active and in good standing. Provides details concerning the issuance of the license, where a licensee may perform work, steps a licensee must take before the performance of work, limitations on compensation, and penalties for violations. Makes conforming changes.
Creates new GS 90-12.4B to provide that the Board may issue a “retired limited volunteer license” to a physician assistant who has allowed his or her license to become inactive. Provides details concerning the timeline for the issuance of the license, where a licensee may perform work, steps a licensee must take before the performance of work, limitations on compensation, and penalties for violations. Makes other clarifying change.