CHAPTER Phy 100 ORGANIZATIONAL RULES

Document #12993, effective 2-22-20, readopted with amendments Chapter Phy 100. Specifically, Phy 104 titled “Purpose”, Phy 102 titled “Definitions”, and Phy 103.01 titled “Composition of the Board” were readopted without change. Phy 103.02 titled “Officers”, Phy 103.07 titled “Notice of Meetings”, Phy 103.08 titled “Minutes of Board Meetings”, and Phy 104 titled “Public Information” were deleted. Phy 103.06 titled “Other Organizational Rules” was inserted. The former Phy 103.03 through Phy 103.06 were readopted and renumbered as Phy 103.02 through Phy 103.05.

Document #12993 replaced all prior filings for rules in the former Chapter Phy 100. The prior filing affecting the former Chapter Phy 100 was Document #9039, effective 11-28-07.

As organizational rules the rules in Chapter Phy 100 in Document #12993 will not expire except pursuant to RSA 541-A:17, II.

PART Phy 101 PURPOSE

Phy 101.01 Purpose. This chapter sets forth the organization and statutory responsibilities of the physical therapy governing board and the manner of communication with the board.

Source. #9039, eff 11-28-07; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100); ss by #14385, eff 9-23-25

PART Phy 102 DEFINITIONS

Phy 102.01 "Board" means "board" as defined in RSA 328-A:2, I, namely, "the physical therapy governing board established in RSA 328-F."

Source. #9039, eff 11-28-07; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100); ss by #14385, eff 9-23-25

Phy 102.02 "Physical therapist" means "physical therapist" as defined in RSA 328-A:2, VII, namely, "a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice physical therapy in this state. "

Source. #9039, eff 11-28-07; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100); ss by #14385, eff 9-23-25

Phy 102.03 "Physical therapist assistant (PTA)" means "physical therapist assistant" as defined in RSA 328-A:2, VIII, namely, "a person who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensure and who assists the physical therapist in selected components of physical therapy intervention. "

Source. #9039, eff 11-28-07; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100); ss by #14385, eff 9-23-25 (formerly Phy 102.04)

Phy 102.04 "Physical therapy" means "physical therapy" as defined in RSA 328-A:2, IX, namely, "the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter."

Source. #9039, eff 11-28-07; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100); ss by #14385, eff 9-23-25 (formerly Phy 102.03)

PART Phy 103 DESCRIPTION OF THE BOARD AND BOARD MEETINGS

Phy 103.01 Composition of the Board. The board consists of the members as specified in RSA 328-F:4, VI, to include 2 licensed physical therapists, one physical therapist assistant, and 2 public members.

Source. #9039, eff 11-28-07; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100); ss by #14385, eff 9-23-25

Phy 103.02 RESERVED

Source. #9039, eff 11-26-05; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (formerly Phy 103.03) (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100); rsvd by #14385

Phy 103.03 Responsibilities of the Board. The board has the responsibility to:

(a) Establish the eligibility requirements for initial licensure;

(b) Establish the eligibility requirements for license renewal, including any continuing competency requirements and any requirements for education, clinical experience, and training;

(d) Provide for the criteria of examinations for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and adopt passing scores for these examinations.

Source. #9039, eff 11-26-05; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (formerly Phy 103.04) (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100); ss by #14385, eff 9-23-25

Phy 103.04 Board Meetings and Quorum.

(a) Pursuant to RSA 328-A:3, III, the board shall elect officers from its members, as necessary.

(b) A majority of the members appointed by the governor constitutes a quorum.

Source. #9039, eff 11-26-05; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (formerly Phy 103.05) (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100); ss by #14385, eff 9-23-25

Phy 103.05 Attendance at Meetings By Members of the Public. Pursuant to RSA 91-A:2, II, members of the public may attend and record board meetings, except for those parts of the meetings which are nonpublic sessions as defined in 91-A:3.

Source. #9039, eff 11-26-05; ss by #12993, eff 2-22-20 (formerly Phy 103.06) (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100); ss by #14385, eff 9-23-25

Phy 103.06 Other Organizational Rules. The board is part of the office of professional licensure and certification. Information such as the board’s office location, address, and telephone number may be found at Plc 103.03. Information regarding the public’s access to minutes and how to request information may be found at Plc 104.

Source. #12993, eff 2-22-20 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Phy 100); ss by #14385, eff 9-23-25

APPENDIX

Rule	Statute
Phy 101	RSA 541-A:16, I(a)
Phy 102.01	RSA 328-A:2, I
Phy 102.02	RSA 328-A:2, VII
Phy 102.03	RSA 328-A:2, IX
Phy 102.04	RSA 328-A:2, VIII
Phy 103.01	RSA 328-F:4, VI
Phy 103.02 (reserved)	2023, 79:277, eff. Sept. 1, 2023
Phy 103.03(a)	RSA 328-A:3, II; RSA 328-F:11, I(a)
Phy 103.03(b)	RSA 328-F:11, I(b)
Phy 103.03(c)	RSA 328-A:3, III
Phy 103.03(d)	RSA 328-A:3, VIII; 2021, 197:24, I, eff. July 1, 2021
Phy 103.04(a)	RSA 328-A:3, III
Phy 103.04(b)	RSA 541-A:16(b)
Phy 103.05	RSA 91-A:2, II
Phy 103.06	RSA 310:4, II(e); RSA 328-F:13 repealed by 2023, 79:277, eff. Sept. 1, 2023