(1) The Board may issue a limited license to an applicant who:

1. (a) is 18 years of age or older and of good moral character;
2. (b) is either currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, a Board approved respiratory care educational program;
3. (c) is eligible to sit for the licensure examination; and

4. (d) has submitted the following to the Board:

   1. 1. An accurate, complete and signed application for a limited license, as specified by the Board for that purpose;
   2. 2. Verification of Education Form certified by the school seal that lists the curriculum components that the applicant has completed;
   3. 3. Payment of a fee determined by the Secretary of Administration and Finance, unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B.

(2) Restrictions on Practice under a Limited License.

1. (a) A holder of a limited license may only perform respiratory care services under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist; and
2. (b) A holder of a limited license may only perform respiratory care services for which he or she has successfully completed the corresponding curriculum of the Board approved respiratory care educational program.

(3) Expiration of a Limited License. A limited license shall expire on the earliest occurrence of the following events:

1. (a) The Board issues an initial license pursuant to 261 CMR 3.06 to the holder of the limited license;
2. (b) The holder of the limited license receives notice of a failing test score on the licensure examination;
3. (c) One year has passed since the holder of the limited license graduated from the Board approved respiratory care educational program.