College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) and College of Optometrists of Ontario (COO) Spousal Exception Regulations
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg 218/94
O. Reg 119/94
O. Reg 203/94
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Dental Hygiene Act, 1991 Optometry Act, 1991 Chiropody Act, 1991
Summary of Proposal:
The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO), College of Optometrists of Ontario (COO) and the College of Chiropodists of Ontario (COCOO) are proposing regulations made under the Dental Hygiene Act, 1991, the Optometry Act, 1991, and the Chiropody Act, 1991 respectively to create a spousal exception to the sexual abuse provisions of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA). The proposals if approved, would allow the Colleges to permit their members to treat their spouses.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The proposed regulations are not anticipated to impose any increased administrative costs to members and/or businesses as they seek to permit a previously imposed barrier to treating a spouse. The proposed regulations will not require stakeholders to incur costs for training or education.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
20-HLTC029
Posting Date:
June 12, 2020
Comments Due Date:
August 8, 2020
Contact Address:
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