48-965. Same; healing arts temporary emergency licenses; issuance by state board of healing arts; requirements and purpose; expiration of section. (a) Notwithstanding any statute to the contrary, the state board of healing arts may grant a temporary emergency license to practice any profession licensed, certified, registered or regulated by the board to an applicant with qualifications the board deems sufficient to protect public safety and welfare within the scope of professional practice authorized by the temporary emergency license for the purpose of preparing for, responding to or mitigating any effect of COVID-19.

(b) Notwithstanding any statute to the contrary, an applicant may practice in Kansas pursuant to a temporary emergency license upon submission of a non-resident healthcare provider certification form to the Kansas healthcare stabilization fund and without paying the surcharge required by K.S.A. 40-3404, and amendments thereto.

(c) This section shall expire on March 31, 2022.

History: L. 2020, ch. 1, § 22 (Special Session); L. 2021, ch. 1, § 8; L. 2021, ch. 14, § 3; April 1.