Sec. 13. 32 MRSA §6213-B is enacted to read:

§6213-B.__Alcohol and drug counseling aide; qualification

for registration

1.__Requirements.__The board shall issue a registration to practice as an alcohol and drug counseling aide to an applicant who meets the following minimal requirements.__An applicant must:

A.__Be at least 18 years of age;

B.__Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;

C.__Be employed at an agency;

D.__Provide the name of the person who will be the applicant's certified clinical supervisor; and

E.__Have paid an application and registration fee under section 6215.

Sec. 14. 32 MRSA §6214-A, as amended by PL 1997, c. 210, §11, is repealed.

Sec. 15. 32 MRSA §6214-B, as amended by PL 1995, c. 394, §19, is repealed.

Sec. 16. 32 MRSA §§6214-C and 6214-D are enacted to read:

§6214-C.__Certified alcohol and drug counselor; qualification

for certification

1.__Eligibility.__To be eligible to practice as a certified alcohol and drug counselor, an applicant must:

A.__Be at least 18 years of age;

B.__Have taken and passed an examination as prescribed by board rule;

C.__Have paid an application and certification fee as set under section 6215; and

D.__Meet one of the following educational requirements: