(a)        It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed in accordance with this Article or whose license has been suspended, revoked or not renewed by the Board to:

(1)        Engage in the practice of occupational therapy.

(2)        Orally, in writing, in print or by sign, or in any other manner, directly or by implication, represent that he or she is engaging in occupational therapy.

(3)        Use in connection with his or her name or place of business the words “occupational therapist” or “occupational therapy assistant”, or the letters “O.T.”, “O.T./L.”, “O.T.A.”, or “O.T.A./L.”, or any other words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that the person is an occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant.

(b)        Any person who resides in another state or foreign country and who, by use of electronic or other medium, performs any of the acts described as the practice of occupational therapy pursuant to this Article, but is not licensed pursuant to this Article, shall be regarded as practicing occupational therapy without a North Carolina license and is subject to the provisions of this Article and appropriate regulation by the Board. ?(1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1073, s. 1; 2005-432, s. 13; 2008-187, s. 40(c); 2009-570, s. 11.)

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 90-270.78

  • Board: The North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. See North Carolina General Statutes 90-270.67
  • in writing: may be construed to include printing, engraving, lithographing, and any other mode of representing words and letters: Provided, that in all cases where a written signature is required by law, the same shall be in a proper handwriting, or in a proper mark. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Occupational therapist: An individual licensed in good standing to practice occupational therapy as defined in this Article. See North Carolina General Statutes 90-270.67
  • Occupational therapy: A health care profession providing evaluation, treatment and consultation to help individuals achieve a maximum level of independence by developing skills and abilities interfered with by disease, emotional disorder, physical injury, the aging process, or impaired development. See North Carolina General Statutes 90-270.67
  • Occupational therapy assistant: An individual licensed in good standing to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under this Article, who performs activities commensurate with his or her education and training under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. See North Carolina General Statutes 90-270.67
  • Person: Any individual, partnership, unincorporated organization, or corporate body, except that only an individual may be licensed under this Article. See North Carolina General Statutes 90-270.67
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
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