Applicability. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a person who:
1. Is licensed in another state to engage in the practice of interpreting and who engages in the practice of interpreting in this state:
(a) For a period of not more than 30 nonconsecutive days in a calendar year; or
(b) By teleconference if the interpreting services provided by that person are necessary because an interpreter is unavailable to provide those services in person or by teleconference;
2. Engages in the practice of interpreting solely for meetings of nonprofit civic or religious organizations;
3. Engages in the practice of interpreting as necessary for the provision of an emergency medical or governmental service to a person who is deaf or whose hearing is impaired; or
4. Engages occasionally in the practice of interpreting in a social situation that does not require a qualified interpreter pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq., section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794, or the regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions.
Last modified: February 27, 2006