P.R. Laws tit. 24, § 10064
During the first twenty-four (24) months after the Commission for Certification has been appointed, the same may issue psychoactive substance use prevention specialist or assistant certifications to all applicants who meet the requirements listed in § 10060 of this title, and also present evidence of having performed functions compatible to those of a psychoactive substance use prevention specialist or assistant for the last two (2) years prior to the constitution of the Evaluating Commission.
Professionals certified by virtue of this clause are authorized to continue practicing their profession until the next date for certification renewal. As part of the grandfather clause, the certification to be issued shall depend on the corresponding classification.
In addition to the requirements listed in § 10060 of this title, the evidence to be presented shall be:
(a) A certification as to having five hundred (500) hours working (for pay or as a volunteer) experience in tasks related to psychoactive substance use prevention.
(b) Employment certification, on which their functions related to psychoactive substance use prevention shall be described.
(c) A certification as to having taken six (6) hours in special population training.
(d) A certification as to having taken six (6) hours in ethical aspects and confidentiality training.
In case an applicant fails to meet a requirement in order for the grandfather clause to be applicable, the Commission may grant the applicant a reasonable term, not to exceed one (1) year, so that he or she may meet the same, except time requirements.
History —Sept. 16, 2004, No. 369, § 15, eff. 90 days after Sept. 16, 2004.