Protecting the Public from Illegal Practice
- SED was given authority, but no dedicated funding, to civilly prosecute unlicensed practitioners.
- In order to address the threat to the public posed by unlicensed practitioners, the Regents have adopted rules to implement this law.
- However, additional staff solely dedicated to investigating, prosecuting, monitoring, and adjudicating illegal practice cases are needed.
- Professional associations representing over 700,000 licensees support a $3.33 annual surcharge for this purpose.
- Request: Authorization to implement surcharge; No new State monies.
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 Projected | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cases Opened | 449 | 555 | 469 | 531 | 472 | 517 |
SED opens approximately 500 cases each year based on complaints of illegal practice.