(225 ILCS 412/1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Electrologist Licensing Act. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 5. Purposes. The practice of electrology in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is declared to be a matter of public health and concern that the practice of electrology, as defined in this Act, merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be authorized to practice as electrologists in the State of Illinois. This Act shall be liberally construed to best carry out these subjects and purposes. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 10. Definitions. In this Act: "Department" means the Department of Professional Regulation. "Director" means the Director of Professional Regulation. "Electrologist" means an individual licensed to practice electrology pursuant to the provisions of this Act. "Electrology" means the practice or teaching of services for permanent hair removal utilizing only solid probe electrode type epilation, which may include thermolysis (shortwave, high frequency), electrolysis (galvanic), or a combination of both (superimposed or sequential blend). (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 15. License required. Beginning January 1, 2004, no person shall engage in the practice of electrology or hold himself or herself out as an electrologist in this State without a license issued by the Department under this Act. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 20. Exemptions. This Act does not prohibit: (1) A person licensed in this State under any other
Act from engaging in the practice for which that person is licensed.
(2) The practice of electrology by a person who is
employed by the United States government or any bureau, division, or agency thereof while in the discharge of the employee's official duties.
(3) The practice of electrology included in a
program of study by students enrolled in schools or in refresher courses approved by the Department.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent a person who is licensed under this Act and functioning as an assistant to a person who is licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches from providing delegated services. Such delegated services may not be performed by a person while holding himself or herself out as an electrologist or in any manner that indicates that the services are part of the practice of electrology. (Source: P.A. 96‑569, eff. 8‑18‑09.)
(225 ILCS 412/23) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 23. Scope of practice. (a) The scope of practice of an electrologist is limited to the following: (1) The application of an antiseptic on the area of
the individual's skin to which electrology will be applied.
(2) The use of a sterile needle/probe electrode type
epilation, which includes (i) electrolysis, known as direct current/DC, (ii) thermolysis, known as alternating current/AC, or (iii) a combination of both electrolysis and thermolysis, known as superimposed or sequential blend.
(b) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize an electrologist to perform surgery. Services involving laser technology may only be performed if they are delegated by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches consistent with Section 20 of this Act and the Medical Practice Act of 1987 and any rules promulgated thereto. An electrologist shall refer to a licensed physician any individual whose condition, at the time of evaluation or service, is determined to be beyond the scope of practice of the electrologist, such as an individual with signs of infection or bleeding. (Source: P.A. 96‑569, eff. 8‑18‑09.)
(225 ILCS 412/25) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 25. Application. Applications for original licenses shall be made to the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which is not refundable. The application shall require any information as, in the judgment of the Department, will enable the Department to pass on the qualifications of the applicant for a license. The application shall include evidence of passage of an examination recognized by the Department. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/30) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 30. Qualifications for licensure. A person shall be qualified for licensure as an electrologist if that person has met all of the following requirements: (1) Has applied in writing on the prescribed forms
and has paid the required fees.
(2) Has not violated any of the provisions of
Section 75 of this Act or the rules promulgated under this Act. The Department shall take into consideration any felony conviction of the applicant, but a conviction shall not operate as an absolute bar to licensure.
(3) Is at least 18 years of age. (4) Has received his or her high school diploma or
equivalent.
(5) Has completed a total of 600 hours in the study
of electrology over a period of not less than 16 weeks nor more than 2 consecutive years at a program approved by the Department. If an applicant completed a program before December 31, 2003, the program may be less than 600 hours if it is approved by the Department.
(6) Has successfully completed an examination
approved by the Department that tests the applicant's knowledge of the theory and clinical practice of electrology.
(225 ILCS 412/32) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 32. Social Security number on license application. In addition to any other information required to be contained in the application, every application for an original, renewal, or restored license under this Act shall include the applicant's social security number. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/33) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 33. Grandfather provision. (a) For a period of 12 months after the filing of the original administrative rules adopted under this Act, the Department may issue a license to any individual who, in addition to meeting the requirements set forth in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of Section 30, can document employment as an electrologist and has received remuneration for practicing electrology for a period of 3 years and can show proof of one of the following: (i) current board certification by a national electrology certifying body approved by the Department; or (ii) completion of 30 continuing education units in electrology approved by the Department. (b) The Department may issue a license to an individual who failed to apply for licensure under subsection (a) of this Section on or before February 22, 2006 (one year after the effective date of the rules adopted under this Act), but who otherwise meets the qualifications set forth in subsection (a) of this Section, provided that the individual submits a completed application for licensure as required within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly. (Source: P.A. 96‑569, eff. 8‑18‑09.)
(225 ILCS 412/35) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 35. Powers and duties of the Department. (a) The Department shall exercise the powers and duties prescribed by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois for the administration of licensing Acts and shall exercise any other powers and duties necessary for effectuating the purposes of this Act. (b) The Department may adopt rules consistent with the provisions of this Act for its administration and enforcement and may prescribe forms that shall be issued in connection with this Act. The rules may include but are not limited to standards and criteria for licensure, professional conduct, and discipline. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/40) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 40. Administrative Procedure Act. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is hereby expressly adopted and incorporated in this Act as if all of the provisions of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act where included in this Act, except that the provision of paragraph (c) of Section 10‑65 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, which provides that at hearings the licensee has the right to show compliance with all lawful requirements for retention, continuation, or renewal of the license, is specifically excluded. For the purposes of this Act, the notice required under Section 10‑25 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is considered to be sufficient when mailed to the last known address of the party. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/50) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 50. Issuance of license. Upon the satisfactory completion of the application and examination procedures, and compliance with the applicable rules of the Department, the Department shall issue an electrologist license to the qualifying applicant. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/55) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 55. Endorsement. Pursuant to the rules of the Department, upon payment of the required fee, an applicant who has been licensed in another state that has substantially the same requirements as those required for licensure under the provisions of this Act may be granted a license as an electrologist. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/60) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 60. Renewal; armed service duty. The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. Renewal shall be conditioned on paying the required fee and meeting other requirements as may be established by rule. All renewal applicants shall provide proof of having met the continuing education requirements approved by the Department consisting of the equivalent of 30 hours of continuing education every 24 months. The continuing education requirement may be waived in part or in whole for such good cause, including but not limited to illness or hardship, as may be determined by rule. Any electrologist who has permitted a license to expire or who has a license on inactive status may have the license restored by submitting an application to the Department, filing proof acceptable to the Department of fitness to have the license restored, and paying the required fees. Proof of fitness may include sworn evidence certifying to active lawful practice in another jurisdiction. The Department shall determine, by an evaluation process established by rule, a person's fitness for restoration of a license and shall establish procedures and requirements for restoration. Any electrologist whose license expired while (i) on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States, or the State Militia called into service or training, or (ii) in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service, may have the license restored without paying any lapsed renewal fees if, within 2 years after honorable termination of service, training or education, the licensee furnishes the Department with satisfactory evidence to the effect that the licensee has been so engaged and that the service, training, or education has been so terminated. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/65) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 65. Inactive status. Any electrologist who notifies the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department may elect to place a license on inactive status and shall, subject to rules of the Department, be excused from payment of renewal fees until the Department is notified in writing of the intention to restore the license. An electrologist requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and shall be required to follow procedures to restore the license as provided in Section 60 of this Act. An electrologist whose license is on inactive status shall not practice in the State of Illinois. A licensee who engages in practice with a lapsed license or a license on inactive status shall be considered to be practicing without a license, which shall be grounds for discipline under Section 75 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/70) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 70. Fees; returned checks. (a) The Department shall provide by rule for a schedule of fees for the administration and enforcement of this Act, including but not limited to original licensure, renewal, and restoration. The fees shall be nonrefundable. (b) All fees collected under this Act shall be deposited into the General Professions Dedicated Fund and shall be appropriated to the Department for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department in the administration of this Act. (c) A person who delivers a check or other payment to the Department that is returned to the Department unpaid by the financial institution upon which it is drawn shall pay to the Department, in addition to the amount already owed to the Department, a fine of $50. The fines imposed by this Section are in addition to any other discipline provided under this Act for unlicensed practice or practice on a nonrenewed license. The Department shall notify the person that fees and fines shall be paid to the Department by certified check or money order within 30 calendar days of the notification. If, after the expiration of 30 days from the date of the notification, the person has failed to submit the necessary remittance, the Department shall automatically terminate the license or deny the application without a hearing. If the person seeks a license after termination or denial, he or she shall apply to the Department for restoration or issuance of the license and pay all fees and fines due to the Department. The Department may establish a fee for the processing of an application for restoration of a license to defray the expenses of processing the application. The Director may waive the fines due under this Section in individual cases if the Director finds that the fines would be unreasonable or unnecessarily burdensome. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/75) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 75. Grounds for discipline. (a) The Department may refuse to issue or renew and may revoke or suspend a license under this Act, and may place on probation, censure, reprimand, or take other disciplinary action with regard to any licensee under this Act, as the Department may consider proper, including the issuance of fines not to exceed $5,000 for each violation, for one or any combination of the following causes: (1) Material misstatement in furnishing information
to the Department.
(2) Violation of this Act or its rules. (3) Conviction of any felony under the laws of any
U.S. jurisdiction, any misdemeanor an essential element of which is dishonesty, or any crime that is directly related to the practice of the profession.
(4) Making any misrepresentation for the purpose of
obtaining a license.
(5) Aiding or assisting another person in violating
any provision of this Act or its rules.
(6) Failing to provide information within 60 days in
response to a written request made by the Department.
(7) Engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or
unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public.
(8) Habitual or excessive use or addiction to
alcohol, narcotics, stimulants, or any other chemical agent or drug that results in an electrologist's inability to practice with reasonable judgement, skill, or safety.
(9) Discipline by another U.S. jurisdiction or
foreign nation if at least one of the grounds for discipline is the same as or substantially equivalent to any of those set forth in this Act.
(10) Directly or indirectly giving to or receiving
from any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association any fee, commission, rebate, or other form of compensation for any professional services not actually or personally rendered.
(11) A finding by the Department that the licensee,
after having his or her license placed on probationary status, has violated the terms of probation.
(12) Abandonment of a patient. (13) Willfully making or filing false records or
reports in the licensee's practice, including, but not limited to, false records filed with State agencies or departments.
(14) Physical illness, including, but not limited
to, deterioration through the aging process or loss of motor skill that results in the inability to practice the profession with reasonable judgment, skill, or safety.
(15) Gross negligence in his or her practice under
this Act.
(16) Use of fraud, deception, or any unlawful means
in applying for and securing a license as an electrologist.
(17) Immoral conduct in the commission of any act,
such as sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual exploitation, related to the licensee's practice.
(18) Failure to comply with standards of
sterilization and sanitation as defined in the rules of the Department.
(b) The Department may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend the license of any person who fails to file a return, to pay the tax, penalty or interest shown in a filed return, or to pay any final assessment of the tax, penalty, or interest as required by any tax Act administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue until the requirements of the tax Act are satisfied. (c) The determination by a circuit court that a licensee is subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission as provided in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code operates as an automatic suspension. The suspension will end only upon a finding by a court that the patient is no longer subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission, the issuance of an order so finding and discharging the patient, and the recommendation of the Committee to the Director that the licensee be allowed to resume his or her practice. (d) In enforcing this Section, the Department upon a showing of a possible violation may compel any person licensed to practice under this Act or who has applied for licensure or certification pursuant to this Act to submit to a mental or physical examination, or both, as required by and at the expense of the Department. The examining physicians shall be those specifically designated by the Department. The Department may order the examining physician to present testimony concerning this mental or physical examination of the licensee or applicant. No information shall be excluded by reason of any common law or statutory privilege relating to communications between the licensee or applicant and the examining physician. The person to be examined may have, at his or her own expense, another physician of his or her choice present during all aspects of the examination. Failure of any person to submit to a mental or physical examination, when directed, shall be grounds for suspension of a license until the person submits to the examination if the Department finds, after notice and hearing, that the refusal to submit to the examination was without reasonable cause. If the Department finds an individual unable to practice because of the reasons set forth in this Section, the Department may require that individual to submit to care, counseling, or treatment by physicians approved or designated by the Department, as a condition, term, or restriction for continued, reinstated, or renewed licensure to practice; or, in lieu of care, counseling, or treatment, the Department may file a complaint to immediately suspend, revoke, or otherwise discipline the license of the individual. Any person whose license was granted, continued, reinstated, renewed, disciplined or supervised subject to such terms, conditions or restrictions, and who fails to comply with such terms, conditions or restrictions, shall be referred to the Director for a determination as to whether the person shall have his or her license suspended immediately, pending a hearing by the Department. In instances in which the Director immediately suspends a person's license under this Section, a hearing on that person's license must be convened by the Department within 15 days after the suspension and completed without appreciable delay. The Department shall have the authority to review the subject person's record of treatment and counseling regarding the impairment, to the extent permitted by applicable federal statutes and regulations safeguarding the confidentiality of medical records. A person licensed under this Act and affected under this Section shall be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the Department that he or she can resume practice in compliance with acceptable and prevailing standards under the provisions of his or her license. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/85) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 85. Violations; injunctions. (a) If any person violates any provision of this Act, the Director may, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois through the Attorney General of the State of Illinois or the State's Attorney of any county in which the action is brought, petition for an order enjoining the violation or for an order enforcing compliance with this Act. Upon the filing of a verified petition in court, the court may issue a temporary restraining order, without notice or bond, and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation. If it is established that the person has violated or is violating the injunction, the Court may punish the offender for contempt of court. Proceedings under this Section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided by this Act. (b) If a person practices as an electrologist or holds himself or herself out as an electrologist without being licensed under the provisions of this Act, then any licensed electrologist, any interested party, or any person injured thereby may, in addition to the Director, petition for relief as provide
(225 ILCS 412/1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Electrologist Licensing Act. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 5. Purposes. The practice of electrology in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is declared to be a matter of public health and concern that the practice of electrology, as defined in this Act, merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be authorized to practice as electrologists in the State of Illinois. This Act shall be liberally construed to best carry out these subjects and purposes. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 10. Definitions. In this Act: "Department" means the Department of Professional Regulation. "Director" means the Director of Professional Regulation. "Electrologist" means an individual licensed to practice electrology pursuant to the provisions of this Act. "Electrology" means the practice or teaching of services for permanent hair removal utilizing only solid probe electrode type epilation, which may include thermolysis (shortwave, high frequency), electrolysis (galvanic), or a combination of both (superimposed or sequential blend). (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 15. License required. Beginning January 1, 2004, no person shall engage in the practice of electrology or hold himself or herself out as an electrologist in this State without a license issued by the Department under this Act. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 20. Exemptions. This Act does not prohibit: (1) A person licensed in this State under any other
Act from engaging in the practice for which that person is licensed.
(2) The practice of electrology by a person who is
employed by the United States government or any bureau, division, or agency thereof while in the discharge of the employee's official duties.
(3) The practice of electrology included in a
program of study by students enrolled in schools or in refresher courses approved by the Department.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent a person who is licensed under this Act and functioning as an assistant to a person who is licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches from providing delegated services. Such delegated services may not be performed by a person while holding himself or herself out as an electrologist or in any manner that indicates that the services are part of the practice of electrology. (Source: P.A. 96‑569, eff. 8‑18‑09.)
(225 ILCS 412/23) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 23. Scope of practice. (a) The scope of practice of an electrologist is limited to the following: (1) The application of an antiseptic on the area of
the individual's skin to which electrology will be applied.
(2) The use of a sterile needle/probe electrode type
epilation, which includes (i) electrolysis, known as direct current/DC, (ii) thermolysis, known as alternating current/AC, or (iii) a combination of both electrolysis and thermolysis, known as superimposed or sequential blend.
(b) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize an electrologist to perform surgery. Services involving laser technology may only be performed if they are delegated by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches consistent with Section 20 of this Act and the Medical Practice Act of 1987 and any rules promulgated thereto. An electrologist shall refer to a licensed physician any individual whose condition, at the time of evaluation or service, is determined to be beyond the scope of practice of the electrologist, such as an individual with signs of infection or bleeding. (Source: P.A. 96‑569, eff. 8‑18‑09.)
(225 ILCS 412/25) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 25. Application. Applications for original licenses shall be made to the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which is not refundable. The application shall require any information as, in the judgment of the Department, will enable the Department to pass on the qualifications of the applicant for a license. The application shall include evidence of passage of an examination recognized by the Department. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/30) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 30. Qualifications for licensure. A person shall be qualified for licensure as an electrologist if that person has met all of the following requirements: (1) Has applied in writing on the prescribed forms
and has paid the required fees.
(2) Has not violated any of the provisions of
Section 75 of this Act or the rules promulgated under this Act. The Department shall take into consideration any felony conviction of the applicant, but a conviction shall not operate as an absolute bar to licensure.
(3) Is at least 18 years of age. (4) Has received his or her high school diploma or
equivalent.
(5) Has completed a total of 600 hours in the study
of electrology over a period of not less than 16 weeks nor more than 2 consecutive years at a program approved by the Department. If an applicant completed a program before December 31, 2003, the program may be less than 600 hours if it is approved by the Department.
(6) Has successfully completed an examination
approved by the Department that tests the applicant's knowledge of the theory and clinical practice of electrology.
(225 ILCS 412/32) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 32. Social Security number on license application. In addition to any other information required to be contained in the application, every application for an original, renewal, or restored license under this Act shall include the applicant's social security number. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/33) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 33. Grandfather provision. (a) For a period of 12 months after the filing of the original administrative rules adopted under this Act, the Department may issue a license to any individual who, in addition to meeting the requirements set forth in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of Section 30, can document employment as an electrologist and has received remuneration for practicing electrology for a period of 3 years and can show proof of one of the following: (i) current board certification by a national electrology certifying body approved by the Department; or (ii) completion of 30 continuing education units in electrology approved by the Department. (b) The Department may issue a license to an individual who failed to apply for licensure under subsection (a) of this Section on or before February 22, 2006 (one year after the effective date of the rules adopted under this Act), but who otherwise meets the qualifications set forth in subsection (a) of this Section, provided that the individual submits a completed application for licensure as required within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly. (Source: P.A. 96‑569, eff. 8‑18‑09.)
(225 ILCS 412/35) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 35. Powers and duties of the Department. (a) The Department shall exercise the powers and duties prescribed by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois for the administration of licensing Acts and shall exercise any other powers and duties necessary for effectuating the purposes of this Act. (b) The Department may adopt rules consistent with the provisions of this Act for its administration and enforcement and may prescribe forms that shall be issued in connection with this Act. The rules may include but are not limited to standards and criteria for licensure, professional conduct, and discipline. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/40) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 40. Administrative Procedure Act. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is hereby expressly adopted and incorporated in this Act as if all of the provisions of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act where included in this Act, except that the provision of paragraph (c) of Section 10‑65 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, which provides that at hearings the licensee has the right to show compliance with all lawful requirements for retention, continuation, or renewal of the license, is specifically excluded. For the purposes of this Act, the notice required under Section 10‑25 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is considered to be sufficient when mailed to the last known address of the party. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/50) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 50. Issuance of license. Upon the satisfactory completion of the application and examination procedures, and compliance with the applicable rules of the Department, the Department shall issue an electrologist license to the qualifying applicant. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/55) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 55. Endorsement. Pursuant to the rules of the Department, upon payment of the required fee, an applicant who has been licensed in another state that has substantially the same requirements as those required for licensure under the provisions of this Act may be granted a license as an electrologist. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/60) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 60. Renewal; armed service duty. The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. Renewal shall be conditioned on paying the required fee and meeting other requirements as may be established by rule. All renewal applicants shall provide proof of having met the continuing education requirements approved by the Department consisting of the equivalent of 30 hours of continuing education every 24 months. The continuing education requirement may be waived in part or in whole for such good cause, including but not limited to illness or hardship, as may be determined by rule. Any electrologist who has permitted a license to expire or who has a license on inactive status may have the license restored by submitting an application to the Department, filing proof acceptable to the Department of fitness to have the license restored, and paying the required fees. Proof of fitness may include sworn evidence certifying to active lawful practice in another jurisdiction. The Department shall determine, by an evaluation process established by rule, a person's fitness for restoration of a license and shall establish procedures and requirements for restoration. Any electrologist whose license expired while (i) on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States, or the State Militia called into service or training, or (ii) in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service, may have the license restored without paying any lapsed renewal fees if, within 2 years after honorable termination of service, training or education, the licensee furnishes the Department with satisfactory evidence to the effect that the licensee has been so engaged and that the service, training, or education has been so terminated. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/65) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 65. Inactive status. Any electrologist who notifies the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department may elect to place a license on inactive status and shall, subject to rules of the Department, be excused from payment of renewal fees until the Department is notified in writing of the intention to restore the license. An electrologist requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and shall be required to follow procedures to restore the license as provided in Section 60 of this Act. An electrologist whose license is on inactive status shall not practice in the State of Illinois. A licensee who engages in practice with a lapsed license or a license on inactive status shall be considered to be practicing without a license, which shall be grounds for discipline under Section 75 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/70) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 70. Fees; returned checks. (a) The Department shall provide by rule for a schedule of fees for the administration and enforcement of this Act, including but not limited to original licensure, renewal, and restoration. The fees shall be nonrefundable. (b) All fees collected under this Act shall be deposited into the General Professions Dedicated Fund and shall be appropriated to the Department for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department in the administration of this Act. (c) A person who delivers a check or other payment to the Department that is returned to the Department unpaid by the financial institution upon which it is drawn shall pay to the Department, in addition to the amount already owed to the Department, a fine of $50. The fines imposed by this Section are in addition to any other discipline provided under this Act for unlicensed practice or practice on a nonrenewed license. The Department shall notify the person that fees and fines shall be paid to the Department by certified check or money order within 30 calendar days of the notification. If, after the expiration of 30 days from the date of the notification, the person has failed to submit the necessary remittance, the Department shall automatically terminate the license or deny the application without a hearing. If the person seeks a license after termination or denial, he or she shall apply to the Department for restoration or issuance of the license and pay all fees and fines due to the Department. The Department may establish a fee for the processing of an application for restoration of a license to defray the expenses of processing the application. The Director may waive the fines due under this Section in individual cases if the Director finds that the fines would be unreasonable or unnecessarily burdensome. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/75) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 75. Grounds for discipline. (a) The Department may refuse to issue or renew and may revoke or suspend a license under this Act, and may place on probation, censure, reprimand, or take other disciplinary action with regard to any licensee under this Act, as the Department may consider proper, including the issuance of fines not to exceed $5,000 for each violation, for one or any combination of the following causes: (1) Material misstatement in furnishing information
to the Department.
(2) Violation of this Act or its rules. (3) Conviction of any felony under the laws of any
U.S. jurisdiction, any misdemeanor an essential element of which is dishonesty, or any crime that is directly related to the practice of the profession.
(4) Making any misrepresentation for the purpose of
obtaining a license.
(5) Aiding or assisting another person in violating
any provision of this Act or its rules.
(6) Failing to provide information within 60 days in
response to a written request made by the Department.
(7) Engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or
unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public.
(8) Habitual or excessive use or addiction to
alcohol, narcotics, stimulants, or any other chemical agent or drug that results in an electrologist's inability to practice with reasonable judgement, skill, or safety.
(9) Discipline by another U.S. jurisdiction or
foreign nation if at least one of the grounds for discipline is the same as or substantially equivalent to any of those set forth in this Act.
(10) Directly or indirectly giving to or receiving
from any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association any fee, commission, rebate, or other form of compensation for any professional services not actually or personally rendered.
(11) A finding by the Department that the licensee,
after having his or her license placed on probationary status, has violated the terms of probation.
(12) Abandonment of a patient. (13) Willfully making or filing false records or
reports in the licensee's practice, including, but not limited to, false records filed with State agencies or departments.
(14) Physical illness, including, but not limited
to, deterioration through the aging process or loss of motor skill that results in the inability to practice the profession with reasonable judgment, skill, or safety.
(15) Gross negligence in his or her practice under
this Act.
(16) Use of fraud, deception, or any unlawful means
in applying for and securing a license as an electrologist.
(17) Immoral conduct in the commission of any act,
such as sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual exploitation, related to the licensee's practice.
(18) Failure to comply with standards of
sterilization and sanitation as defined in the rules of the Department.
(b) The Department may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend the license of any person who fails to file a return, to pay the tax, penalty or interest shown in a filed return, or to pay any final assessment of the tax, penalty, or interest as required by any tax Act administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue until the requirements of the tax Act are satisfied. (c) The determination by a circuit court that a licensee is subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission as provided in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code operates as an automatic suspension. The suspension will end only upon a finding by a court that the patient is no longer subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission, the issuance of an order so finding and discharging the patient, and the recommendation of the Committee to the Director that the licensee be allowed to resume his or her practice. (d) In enforcing this Section, the Department upon a showing of a possible violation may compel any person licensed to practice under this Act or who has applied for licensure or certification pursuant to this Act to submit to a mental or physical examination, or both, as required by and at the expense of the Department. The examining physicians shall be those specifically designated by the Department. The Department may order the examining physician to present testimony concerning this mental or physical examination of the licensee or applicant. No information shall be excluded by reason of any common law or statutory privilege relating to communications between the licensee or applicant and the examining physician. The person to be examined may have, at his or her own expense, another physician of his or her choice present during all aspects of the examination. Failure of any person to submit to a mental or physical examination, when directed, shall be grounds for suspension of a license until the person submits to the examination if the Department finds, after notice and hearing, that the refusal to submit to the examination was without reasonable cause. If the Department finds an individual unable to practice because of the reasons set forth in this Section, the Department may require that individual to submit to care, counseling, or treatment by physicians approved or designated by the Department, as a condition, term, or restriction for continued, reinstated, or renewed licensure to practice; or, in lieu of care, counseling, or treatment, the Department may file a complaint to immediately suspend, revoke, or otherwise discipline the license of the individual. Any person whose license was granted, continued, reinstated, renewed, disciplined or supervised subject to such terms, conditions or restrictions, and who fails to comply with such terms, conditions or restrictions, shall be referred to the Director for a determination as to whether the person shall have his or her license suspended immediately, pending a hearing by the Department. In instances in which the Director immediately suspends a person's license under this Section, a hearing on that person's license must be convened by the Department within 15 days after the suspension and completed without appreciable delay. The Department shall have the authority to review the subject person's record of treatment and counseling regarding the impairment, to the extent permitted by applicable federal statutes and regulations safeguarding the confidentiality of medical records. A person licensed under this Act and affected under this Section shall be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the Department that he or she can resume practice in compliance with acceptable and prevailing standards under the provisions of his or her license. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/85) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 85. Violations; injunctions. (a) If any person violates any provision of this Act, the Director may, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois through the Attorney General of the State of Illinois or the State's Attorney of any county in which the action is brought, petition for an order enjoining the violation or for an order enforcing compliance with this Act. Upon the filing of a verified petition in court, the court may issue a temporary restraining order, without notice or bond, and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation. If it is established that the person has violated or is violating the injunction, the Court may punish the offender for contempt of court. Proceedings under this Section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided by this Act. (b) If a person practices as an electrologist or holds himself or herself out as an electrologist without being licensed under the provisions of this Act, then any licensed electrologist, any interested party, or any person injured thereby may, in addition to the Director, petition for relief as provide
(225 ILCS 412/1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Electrologist Licensing Act. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 5. Purposes. The practice of electrology in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is declared to be a matter of public health and concern that the practice of electrology, as defined in this Act, merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be authorized to practice as electrologists in the State of Illinois. This Act shall be liberally construed to best carry out these subjects and purposes. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 10. Definitions. In this Act: "Department" means the Department of Professional Regulation. "Director" means the Director of Professional Regulation. "Electrologist" means an individual licensed to practice electrology pursuant to the provisions of this Act. "Electrology" means the practice or teaching of services for permanent hair removal utilizing only solid probe electrode type epilation, which may include thermolysis (shortwave, high frequency), electrolysis (galvanic), or a combination of both (superimposed or sequential blend). (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 15. License required. Beginning January 1, 2004, no person shall engage in the practice of electrology or hold himself or herself out as an electrologist in this State without a license issued by the Department under this Act. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 20. Exemptions. This Act does not prohibit: (1) A person licensed in this State under any other
Act from engaging in the practice for which that person is licensed.
(2) The practice of electrology by a person who is
employed by the United States government or any bureau, division, or agency thereof while in the discharge of the employee's official duties.
(3) The practice of electrology included in a
program of study by students enrolled in schools or in refresher courses approved by the Department.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent a person who is licensed under this Act and functioning as an assistant to a person who is licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches from providing delegated services. Such delegated services may not be performed by a person while holding himself or herself out as an electrologist or in any manner that indicates that the services are part of the practice of electrology. (Source: P.A. 96‑569, eff. 8‑18‑09.)
(225 ILCS 412/23) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 23. Scope of practice. (a) The scope of practice of an electrologist is limited to the following: (1) The application of an antiseptic on the area of
the individual's skin to which electrology will be applied.
(2) The use of a sterile needle/probe electrode type
epilation, which includes (i) electrolysis, known as direct current/DC, (ii) thermolysis, known as alternating current/AC, or (iii) a combination of both electrolysis and thermolysis, known as superimposed or sequential blend.
(b) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize an electrologist to perform surgery. Services involving laser technology may only be performed if they are delegated by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches consistent with Section 20 of this Act and the Medical Practice Act of 1987 and any rules promulgated thereto. An electrologist shall refer to a licensed physician any individual whose condition, at the time of evaluation or service, is determined to be beyond the scope of practice of the electrologist, such as an individual with signs of infection or bleeding. (Source: P.A. 96‑569, eff. 8‑18‑09.)
(225 ILCS 412/25) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 25. Application. Applications for original licenses shall be made to the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which is not refundable. The application shall require any information as, in the judgment of the Department, will enable the Department to pass on the qualifications of the applicant for a license. The application shall include evidence of passage of an examination recognized by the Department. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/30) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 30. Qualifications for licensure. A person shall be qualified for licensure as an electrologist if that person has met all of the following requirements: (1) Has applied in writing on the prescribed forms
and has paid the required fees.
(2) Has not violated any of the provisions of
Section 75 of this Act or the rules promulgated under this Act. The Department shall take into consideration any felony conviction of the applicant, but a conviction shall not operate as an absolute bar to licensure.
(3) Is at least 18 years of age. (4) Has received his or her high school diploma or
equivalent.
(5) Has completed a total of 600 hours in the study
of electrology over a period of not less than 16 weeks nor more than 2 consecutive years at a program approved by the Department. If an applicant completed a program before December 31, 2003, the program may be less than 600 hours if it is approved by the Department.
(6) Has successfully completed an examination
approved by the Department that tests the applicant's knowledge of the theory and clinical practice of electrology.
(225 ILCS 412/32) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 32. Social Security number on license application. In addition to any other information required to be contained in the application, every application for an original, renewal, or restored license under this Act shall include the applicant's social security number. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/33) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 33. Grandfather provision. (a) For a period of 12 months after the filing of the original administrative rules adopted under this Act, the Department may issue a license to any individual who, in addition to meeting the requirements set forth in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of Section 30, can document employment as an electrologist and has received remuneration for practicing electrology for a period of 3 years and can show proof of one of the following: (i) current board certification by a national electrology certifying body approved by the Department; or (ii) completion of 30 continuing education units in electrology approved by the Department. (b) The Department may issue a license to an individual who failed to apply for licensure under subsection (a) of this Section on or before February 22, 2006 (one year after the effective date of the rules adopted under this Act), but who otherwise meets the qualifications set forth in subsection (a) of this Section, provided that the individual submits a completed application for licensure as required within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly. (Source: P.A. 96‑569, eff. 8‑18‑09.)
(225 ILCS 412/35) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 35. Powers and duties of the Department. (a) The Department shall exercise the powers and duties prescribed by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois for the administration of licensing Acts and shall exercise any other powers and duties necessary for effectuating the purposes of this Act. (b) The Department may adopt rules consistent with the provisions of this Act for its administration and enforcement and may prescribe forms that shall be issued in connection with this Act. The rules may include but are not limited to standards and criteria for licensure, professional conduct, and discipline. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/40) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 40. Administrative Procedure Act. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is hereby expressly adopted and incorporated in this Act as if all of the provisions of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act where included in this Act, except that the provision of paragraph (c) of Section 10‑65 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, which provides that at hearings the licensee has the right to show compliance with all lawful requirements for retention, continuation, or renewal of the license, is specifically excluded. For the purposes of this Act, the notice required under Section 10‑25 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is considered to be sufficient when mailed to the last known address of the party. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/50) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 50. Issuance of license. Upon the satisfactory completion of the application and examination procedures, and compliance with the applicable rules of the Department, the Department shall issue an electrologist license to the qualifying applicant. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/55) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 55. Endorsement. Pursuant to the rules of the Department, upon payment of the required fee, an applicant who has been licensed in another state that has substantially the same requirements as those required for licensure under the provisions of this Act may be granted a license as an electrologist. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/60) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 60. Renewal; armed service duty. The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. Renewal shall be conditioned on paying the required fee and meeting other requirements as may be established by rule. All renewal applicants shall provide proof of having met the continuing education requirements approved by the Department consisting of the equivalent of 30 hours of continuing education every 24 months. The continuing education requirement may be waived in part or in whole for such good cause, including but not limited to illness or hardship, as may be determined by rule. Any electrologist who has permitted a license to expire or who has a license on inactive status may have the license restored by submitting an application to the Department, filing proof acceptable to the Department of fitness to have the license restored, and paying the required fees. Proof of fitness may include sworn evidence certifying to active lawful practice in another jurisdiction. The Department shall determine, by an evaluation process established by rule, a person's fitness for restoration of a license and shall establish procedures and requirements for restoration. Any electrologist whose license expired while (i) on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States, or the State Militia called into service or training, or (ii) in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service, may have the license restored without paying any lapsed renewal fees if, within 2 years after honorable termination of service, training or education, the licensee furnishes the Department with satisfactory evidence to the effect that the licensee has been so engaged and that the service, training, or education has been so terminated. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/65) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 65. Inactive status. Any electrologist who notifies the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department may elect to place a license on inactive status and shall, subject to rules of the Department, be excused from payment of renewal fees until the Department is notified in writing of the intention to restore the license. An electrologist requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and shall be required to follow procedures to restore the license as provided in Section 60 of this Act. An electrologist whose license is on inactive status shall not practice in the State of Illinois. A licensee who engages in practice with a lapsed license or a license on inactive status shall be considered to be practicing without a license, which shall be grounds for discipline under Section 75 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/70) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 70. Fees; returned checks. (a) The Department shall provide by rule for a schedule of fees for the administration and enforcement of this Act, including but not limited to original licensure, renewal, and restoration. The fees shall be nonrefundable. (b) All fees collected under this Act shall be deposited into the General Professions Dedicated Fund and shall be appropriated to the Department for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department in the administration of this Act. (c) A person who delivers a check or other payment to the Department that is returned to the Department unpaid by the financial institution upon which it is drawn shall pay to the Department, in addition to the amount already owed to the Department, a fine of $50. The fines imposed by this Section are in addition to any other discipline provided under this Act for unlicensed practice or practice on a nonrenewed license. The Department shall notify the person that fees and fines shall be paid to the Department by certified check or money order within 30 calendar days of the notification. If, after the expiration of 30 days from the date of the notification, the person has failed to submit the necessary remittance, the Department shall automatically terminate the license or deny the application without a hearing. If the person seeks a license after termination or denial, he or she shall apply to the Department for restoration or issuance of the license and pay all fees and fines due to the Department. The Department may establish a fee for the processing of an application for restoration of a license to defray the expenses of processing the application. The Director may waive the fines due under this Section in individual cases if the Director finds that the fines would be unreasonable or unnecessarily burdensome. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/75) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 75. Grounds for discipline. (a) The Department may refuse to issue or renew and may revoke or suspend a license under this Act, and may place on probation, censure, reprimand, or take other disciplinary action with regard to any licensee under this Act, as the Department may consider proper, including the issuance of fines not to exceed $5,000 for each violation, for one or any combination of the following causes: (1) Material misstatement in furnishing information
to the Department.
(2) Violation of this Act or its rules. (3) Conviction of any felony under the laws of any
U.S. jurisdiction, any misdemeanor an essential element of which is dishonesty, or any crime that is directly related to the practice of the profession.
(4) Making any misrepresentation for the purpose of
obtaining a license.
(5) Aiding or assisting another person in violating
any provision of this Act or its rules.
(6) Failing to provide information within 60 days in
response to a written request made by the Department.
(7) Engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or
unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public.
(8) Habitual or excessive use or addiction to
alcohol, narcotics, stimulants, or any other chemical agent or drug that results in an electrologist's inability to practice with reasonable judgement, skill, or safety.
(9) Discipline by another U.S. jurisdiction or
foreign nation if at least one of the grounds for discipline is the same as or substantially equivalent to any of those set forth in this Act.
(10) Directly or indirectly giving to or receiving
from any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association any fee, commission, rebate, or other form of compensation for any professional services not actually or personally rendered.
(11) A finding by the Department that the licensee,
after having his or her license placed on probationary status, has violated the terms of probation.
(12) Abandonment of a patient. (13) Willfully making or filing false records or
reports in the licensee's practice, including, but not limited to, false records filed with State agencies or departments.
(14) Physical illness, including, but not limited
to, deterioration through the aging process or loss of motor skill that results in the inability to practice the profession with reasonable judgment, skill, or safety.
(15) Gross negligence in his or her practice under
this Act.
(16) Use of fraud, deception, or any unlawful means
in applying for and securing a license as an electrologist.
(17) Immoral conduct in the commission of any act,
such as sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual exploitation, related to the licensee's practice.
(18) Failure to comply with standards of
sterilization and sanitation as defined in the rules of the Department.
(b) The Department may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend the license of any person who fails to file a return, to pay the tax, penalty or interest shown in a filed return, or to pay any final assessment of the tax, penalty, or interest as required by any tax Act administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue until the requirements of the tax Act are satisfied. (c) The determination by a circuit court that a licensee is subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission as provided in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code operates as an automatic suspension. The suspension will end only upon a finding by a court that the patient is no longer subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission, the issuance of an order so finding and discharging the patient, and the recommendation of the Committee to the Director that the licensee be allowed to resume his or her practice. (d) In enforcing this Section, the Department upon a showing of a possible violation may compel any person licensed to practice under this Act or who has applied for licensure or certification pursuant to this Act to submit to a mental or physical examination, or both, as required by and at the expense of the Department. The examining physicians shall be those specifically designated by the Department. The Department may order the examining physician to present testimony concerning this mental or physical examination of the licensee or applicant. No information shall be excluded by reason of any common law or statutory privilege relating to communications between the licensee or applicant and the examining physician. The person to be examined may have, at his or her own expense, another physician of his or her choice present during all aspects of the examination. Failure of any person to submit to a mental or physical examination, when directed, shall be grounds for suspension of a license until the person submits to the examination if the Department finds, after notice and hearing, that the refusal to submit to the examination was without reasonable cause. If the Department finds an individual unable to practice because of the reasons set forth in this Section, the Department may require that individual to submit to care, counseling, or treatment by physicians approved or designated by the Department, as a condition, term, or restriction for continued, reinstated, or renewed licensure to practice; or, in lieu of care, counseling, or treatment, the Department may file a complaint to immediately suspend, revoke, or otherwise discipline the license of the individual. Any person whose license was granted, continued, reinstated, renewed, disciplined or supervised subject to such terms, conditions or restrictions, and who fails to comply with such terms, conditions or restrictions, shall be referred to the Director for a determination as to whether the person shall have his or her license suspended immediately, pending a hearing by the Department. In instances in which the Director immediately suspends a person's license under this Section, a hearing on that person's license must be convened by the Department within 15 days after the suspension and completed without appreciable delay. The Department shall have the authority to review the subject person's record of treatment and counseling regarding the impairment, to the extent permitted by applicable federal statutes and regulations safeguarding the confidentiality of medical records. A person licensed under this Act and affected under this Section shall be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the Department that he or she can resume practice in compliance with acceptable and prevailing standards under the provisions of his or her license. (Source: P.A. 92‑750, eff. 1‑1‑03.)
(225 ILCS 412/85) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014) Sec. 85. Violations; injunctions. (a) If any person violates any provision of this Act, the Director may, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois through the Attorney General of the State of Illinois or the State's Attorney of any county in which the action is brought, petition for an order enjoining the violation or for an order enforcing compliance with this Act. Upon the filing of a verified petition in court, the court may issue a temporary restraining order, without notice or bond, and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation. If it is established that the person has violated or is violating the injunction, the Court may punish the offender for contempt of court. Proceedings under this Section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided by this Act. (b) If a person practices as an electrologist or holds himself or herself out as an electrologist without being licensed under the provisions of this Act, then any licensed electrologist, any interested party, or any person injured thereby may, in addition to the Director, petition for relief as provide
