HB 402 -- PODIATRISTS

This bill changes the laws regarding the licensing of
podiatrists.  The bill:

(1)  Changes references of "podiatry" to "podiatric medicine" and
"registration" to "licensure";

(2)  Requires an applicant for licensure to take the exam of the
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners and the exam of the
State Board of Podiatric Medicine on applicable Missouri laws and
regulations;

(3)  Authorizes the state board to charge additional fees for
duplicate licenses;

(4)  Allows a person serving an internship in a Missouri hospital
to obtain a temporary license for a two-year period;

(5)  Allows for the biennial renewal of licenses;

(6)  Requires a retired podiatrist to provide the state board
sufficient evidence of the completion of all continuing education
requirements prior to the reactivation of his or her license;

(7)  Increases the per diem for state board members from $50 to
$70 a day; and

(8)  Authorizes the state board to prohibit the application for
reinstatement of a revoked license for a period of two to seven
years and may require the person applying for reinstatement to
obtain all continuing education requirements and pass specified
examinations.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:19 pm