Iowa Administrative Rules (Last Updated: December 07, 2016) |
Department 641. Public Health Department |
Division 645. Professional Licensure Division |
Chapter 363. DISCIPLINE FOR SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLITERATORS |
Section 645.363.1. Definitions.
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“Board” means the board of sign language interpreters and transliterators.
“Consumer” means an individual utilizing interpreting services who uses spoken English, American Sign Language, or a manual form of English, and in an interpreting situation or setting, the term “consumer” includes both the deaf or hard-of-hearing individual or individuals and the hearing individual or individuals present in such situation or setting.
“Discipline” means any sanction the board may impose upon licensees.
“Licensee” means any person licensed to practice as a sign language interpreter or transliterator in the state of Iowa.