00SENATE BILL NO. 298                                                                                                     
01 "An Act relating to licensure by the State Medical Board."                                                              
02 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:                                                                
03    * Section 1.  AS 08.64.255 is amended to read:                                                                       
04  Sec. 08.64.255.  INTERVIEW REQUIRED.  All applicants for licensure shall                                              
05 be interviewed in person by at least one member of the board or the board's                                            
06 designated representative before a license will be issued.  The interview must be                                      
07 recorded.  If the application is denied on the basis of the interview, the denial must be                               
08 stated in writing, with the reasons for it, and the record must be preserved.                                           
09    * Sec. 2.  AS 08.64.275(a) is amended to read:                                                                       
10  (a)  A member of the board or its executive secretary may grant a temporary                                           
11 permit to a physician or osteopath for the purpose of substituting for another physician                                
12 or osteopath licensed in this state or for the purpose of providing health care                                        
13 services on a temporary basis in an area of the state that is underserved, as                                           
14 determined by the board under regulations.  The permit is valid for 60 consecutive                                     

01 days.  If circumstances warrant, an extension of the permit may be granted by the                                       
02 board.