Erica Lamy

The Board of Foresters meeting included discussions and updates from the OPLC and administration, including the introduction of the interim Board Administrator. The board discussed the need for a statutory change to protect the Certificate of Authorization. An application was reviewed and deemed incomplete until the NH Law portion of the exam is passed and submitted. The board was informed that Fors 200 is going to JLCAR January 19, 2024. The board voted to adopt the Fors 300 cover letter and text. The board voted to accept the initial proposal for Fors 300, Fors 400 and Fors 500. The "Sunset Provision" was discussed, as well as HB 1408, and the board was requested to appoint a member to attend and testify at the hearing for HB 1408.

The Board discussed OPLC fee changes and approved proposed meeting dates for 2023. They revisited the renewal process and planned to discuss possible changes related to renewals in MLO and eGov at the April 14, 2023 meeting. The Board also discussed a Declaratory Ruling request related to Dietitians writing laboratory orders and decided to stay the request pending additional information and research. They discussed investigating statute changes to create an administrative rule related to writing prescriptive diet orders. Additionally, the Board approved initial and reinstatement applications for licensure. They held a rules hearing and conducted a non-public session, later resuming the public session and sealing the minutes from the non-public session.

The meeting covered updates from the OPLC/Board Administrator, including the passing of the written exam by multiple candidates. The board reviewed and approved an embalmer application and an apprenticeship extension request. Licenses were issued for a Funeral Director, Apprentice Embalmers, and Embalmers. The board also reviewed funeral home and crematory inspections. Additionally, there was a review of continuing education, and the board discussed apprentice embalmer requirements, including a crosswalk and delegation of authority, with plans for further review in April.

The meeting included discussions and updates from Director Bethany Cottrell regarding the requirement for licensees to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) or Tax Identification Number (TIN). The board addressed several CPE waiver requests and exam extension requests. Additionally, members reviewed a course offering from NASBA and received updates on administrative rules, legislative topics, and committee reports. The board also approved licensure applications submitted by NASBA.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several key topics. The board discussed the FNMRA meeting and determined that disseminating a mass email to licensees regarding an examination survey was the responsibility of NHAND, not the state licensing authority. An update was provided on the re-appointment request of a board member. The board reviewed the licensee roster, differentiating between in-state and out-of-state licensees, and also reviewed a memo from OPLC Enforcement regarding the updated complaint process. The board discussed administrative law training and approved the Standing Order on Failed or Returned Licensee Fee Payments. Additionally, the board received assistance from an attorney from the New Hampshire Department of Justice regarding the development of telemedicine rules, focusing on the challenges related to location and scope of practice.