Sec. 3. 32 MRSA §6203, sub-§5-A, as amended by PL 1995, c. 394, §4, is further amended to read:

5-A. Inactive alcohol and drug counselor. "Inactive alcohol and drug counselor" means a person who is licensed or, registered or certified to provide alcohol and drug counselor counseling services and who registers with applies to the board for a leave from the field for a period not to exceed 2 years an inactive license under section 6219-B. Inactive alcohol and drug counselors are not required to take the written or oral examinations nor provide documentation of continuing education during the period they have abstained from practice. Inactive alcohol and drug counselors must notify the board for license renewal prior to resuming their practice.

Sec. 4. 32 MRSA §6203, sub-§7-A, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 394, §5, is repealed.

Sec. 5. 32 MRSA §6205, as amended by PL 1995, c. 394, §6, is further amended to read:

§6205. Licensing

A person may not, unless specifically exempted by this chapter, practice as an alcohol and drug counselor or profess to the public to be, or assume or use the title or designation of, "inactive certified alcohol and drug counselor," "licensed alcohol and drug counselor" or registered "alcohol and drug counselor counseling aide" or the abbreviation " "I.A.D.C.," "C.A.D.C.," "L.A.D.C." or "R.A.D.C." "A.D.C.A." or any other title, designation, words, letters or device tending to indicate that such a person is licensed, certified or registered, unless that person is licensed, certified or registered with and holds a current and valid license, certificate or certificate of registration from the board. Any person who offers or gives alcohol and drug counseling services in violation of this section must be punished, upon conviction, by a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $500 for each such offense.