39-975. Same; registration of operators; rules and regulations.

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(a)On and after July 1, 2014, no person shall represent that such person is an operator unless such person is registered under the operator registration act as an operator. A violation of this subsection is a class C misdemeanor.

(b)The secretary shall adopt by rules and regulations a system for registering operators. Such rules and regulations shall include qualifications for registration. Such rules and regulations shall require, at a minimum, that the applicant:

(1)Be at least 21 years of age;

(A)Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with one year relevant experience as determined by the secretary;

(B)possess an associate's degree in a relevant field as determined by the secretary; or

(C)possess a baccalaureate degree;

(3)has successfully completed a course approved by the secretary on principles of assisted living;

(4)has passed an examination approved by the secretary on principles of assisted living and such other requirements as may be established by the secretary by rules and regulations;

(5)has filed an application; and

(6)has paid the required application fee.