# 32 M.R.S. § 2278: 32 §2278. Temporary license

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2278

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 M.R.S. § 2278
- **Heading:** 32 §2278. Temporary license
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 32 / Chapter 32 / Section 2278

## Text

A temporary license may be granted to a person who has completed the education and level II fieldwork requirements of this chapter and who has also received NBCOT approval to sit for the appropriate certification examination. This temporary license allows the holder to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Temporary licensees shall take the first available national examination for which they become eligible. [PL 1997, c. 294, §5 (RPR).]

A temporary license may not be renewed more than once. [PL 1997, c. 294, §5 (NEW).]

Foreign trained applicants must receive approval to sit for the examination from NBCOT in order to be eligible for a temporary license. [PL 1997, c. 294, §5 (NEW).]

No more than one temporary license may be granted to a person who has completed the education requirements of this chapter. This license allows the holder to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. This license must be issued for a term of 6 months and may be renewed for an additional 6 months at the discretion of the board. [PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. G, §1 (NEW).]

## Nearby sections

- [32 M.R.S. § 2272 32 §2272. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2272.md)
- [32 M.R.S. § 2273 32 §2273. Board of Occupational Therapy Practice; establishment; compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2273.md)
- [32 M.R.S. § 2274 32 §2274. Board of occupational therapy practice; powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2274.md)
- [32 M.R.S. § 2276 32 §2276. License required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2276.md)
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- [32 M.R.S. § 2278 32 §2278. Temporary license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2278.md)
- [32 M.R.S. § 2279 32 §2279. Qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2279.md)
- [32 M.R.S. § 2279-A 32 §2279-A. Criminal history record information; fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2279-A.md)
- [32 M.R.S. § 2280-A 32 §2280-A. National examination for licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2280-A.md)
- [32 M.R.S. § 2281 32 §2281. Waiver of requirements for licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2281.md)
- [32 M.R.S. § 2283 32 §2283. Renewal of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2283.md)
- [32 M.R.S. § 2284 32 §2284. Foreign-trained applicants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2284.md)
- [32 M.R.S. § 2285 32 §2285. Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T32_C32_S2285.md)

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