N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 302-1.11

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 302-1.11 - Orientation program

(a) Every applicant to become a licensed representative or, if such applicant is a corporation, the qualifying officer thereof unless such qualifying officer is an attorney-at-law duly admitted to practice in the State of New York, who applies for an initial license under section 24-a or section 50 of the Workers' Compensation Law and who has been approved by the board to become a licensed representative and every applicant who is a designated employee of a licensed representative who has been approved by the board to receive initial authorization under section 50 of the Workers' Compensation Law, shall be required to complete an orientation program, as set forth in this section, prior to the board's issuance of the license.

(b) The secretary of the board shall provide for and maintain an orientation program which shall consist of an overview of the following topics:

(1) procedures relating to practice before the board;

(2) provisions relating to the conduct of licensed representation and issues relating to the legal and ethical responsibilities of practitioners before the board; and

(3) any other topics which the secretary deems necessary.

(c) The orientation shall include such presentation and shall contain such requirements as the secretary's office deems necessary.

(d) The orientation shall be made available to applicants at reasonable intervals and times as fixed by the secretary.

(e) The secretary shall, upon completion of the orientation program by the applicant, provide written certification of completion of the program. This certification shall be conclusive evidence of the applicant's compliance with this section.

(f) The orientation program must be satisfactorily completed prior to the issuance of a license.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 302-1.11