1. License required. An individual may not practice or represent that individual as authorized to practice as a respiratory care practitioner in this State or use the words "respiratory care practitioner" or other words or letters to indicate that the person is a licensed respiratory care practitioner, unless that individual is licensed in accordance with this chapter. A respiratory therapist licensed in accordance with this chapter may use the initials "R.R.T." A respiratory care technician licensed in accordance with this chapter may use the initials "C.R.T." An individual who holds a temporary license in accordance with this chapter may use the initials "G.R.T." until the individual has taken and passed the examination or until the term of the license has expired. A student or trainee may use the initials "S.R.T." while enrolled in the clinical portion of a respiratory care education program. [PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. S, §1 (AMD).] 2. Individual license. Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter. [PL 1985, c. 288, §3 (NEW).] 3. Unlicensed practice. A person who violates this section is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003-C. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. W, §3 (AMD).]
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