Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 1708 - Application and fees(a) Fee.-- An application for examination and license shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application and examination fee in an amount established by the board by regulation and shall be subject to review in accordance with the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L. 633, No. 181), known as the Regulatory Review Act. If the revenues generated by fees, fines and civil penalties imposed in accordance with the provisions of this act are not sufficient to match expenditures over a two-year period, the board shall increase those fees by regulation, subject to review in accordance with the Regulatory Review Act, such that the projected revenues will meet or exceed projected expenditures. If the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs determines that fees established by the board are inadequate to meet the minimum enforcement efforts required, then the bureau, after consultation with the board, shall increase the fees by regulation, subject to review in accordance with the Regulatory Review Act, such that adequate revenues are raised to meet the required enforcement effort.(b) Affidavit.--Each application shall be accompanied by an affidavit or affirmation of the applicant as to its verity. Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement in his application shall be subject to prosecution for perjury.(c) Examinations.--The board shall offer at least two examinations for licensure each year. Notice of examinations shall be given at least 60 days prior to their administration.(d) Record of examination scores.--The board shall maintain a permanent record of all examination scores.(e) Disposition and use of fees.--Fees shall be collected by the board through the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs and shall be paid into the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account established pursuant to and for use in accordance with the act of July 1, 1978 (P.L. 700, No. 124) , known as the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Fee Act. 1984, Dec. 21, P.L. 1253, No. 238, § 8, effective in 60 days.