PURPOSE: This rule establishes a grace period for compliance.

1. (1) As of July 1, 1998, individuals who practice interpreting must become certified or obtain a permit in the Missouri Interpreter Certification System. This can be accomplished through temporary permit, intern/practicum permit, grandfather clause, or evaluation.
2. (2) Individuals who practice interpreting are exempt from the Requisite Skill Levels established in 5 CSR 100-200.170 until July 1, 2003.

3. (3) Individuals involved in facilitating communication other than manual communication are exempt from sections 209.285–209.318, RSMo and the Code of State Regulations under Title 5, Division 100, Chapter 200, until such time that an evaluation can be implemented by the board. Modes exempt are—

   1. (A) Cued speech;
   2. (B) Oral interpreting;
   3. (C) Tadoma;
   4. (D) Amanubet; and
   5. (E) Alphabet printing.
4. (4) Any violation(s) of this rule can result in penalties as established by any statute or rule.

AUTHORITY: section 209.295(8), RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed June 29, 1996, effective Jan. 30, 1997. Amended: Filed May 14, 1997, effective Dec. 30, 1997.

*Original authority 1994.