Iowa · statute · Iowa Code ch. 154E · 6 active provisions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Board” means the board of sign language interpreters and transliterators established in chapter 147. 2. “Consumer” means an individual utilizing interpreting services who uses spoken English, American sign language, or a manual form of English. 3. “Dep…
The board shall administer this chapter. The board’s duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Adopt rules consistent with this chapter and with chapter 147 which are necessary for the performance of its duties. 2. Act on matters concerning licensure and the process of applying for, granting, susp…
Every person providing interpreting or transliterating services in this state shall be licensed pursuant to this chapter. The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapters 17A, 147, and 272C establishing procedures for the licensing of new and existing interpreters. Prior to obtaining licensure, an applicant shall succe…
An individual who does not meet the requirements for licensure by examination pursuant to section 154E.3 may apply for or renew a temporary license. The temporary license shall authorize the licensee to practice as a sign language interpreter or transliterator under the direct supervision of a sign language interpreter…
1. An employer that employs a person to provide interpreting or transliterating services to the employer’s employees may be licensed pursuant to this chapter. 2. Notwithstanding section 154E.3, a person employed by an employer licensed pursuant to this chapter to provide interpreting or transliterating services to the…
1. A person shall not practice interpreting or transliterating, or represent that the person is an interpreter, unless the person is licensed under this chapter. 2. This chapter does not prohibit any of the following: a. Any person residing outside of the state of Iowa holding a current license from another state that…