Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §1524, as amended by PL 1999, c. 399, §10 and affected by §20, is further amended to read:

§1524. Requirements for licensure; limited interpreter

and limited transliterator

To be eligible for licensure as a limited interpreter or limited transliterator under this chapter, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must provide the following:

1. High school diploma. Proof of a high school diploma or the equivalent;

3. Sworn statement. A sworn, signed statement that the applicant has read, understands and agrees to abide by the Code of Ethics of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the commissioner;

4. Proof of education and training in American Sign Language. Written Except as provided in this section, written proof of the applicant's education and training in American Sign Language, consisting of either:

A. Proof of completion of at least 100 clock hours of instruction in American Sign Language conducted by:

(1) An instructor recognized by the American Sign Language Teachers Association, or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the commissioner;

(2) An interpreter certified by either the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or the National Association of the Deaf, Inc., or a comparable or successor organization of either recognized by the commissioner; or

(3) An instructor of courses conducted through an accredited college, accredited university or accredited or approved high school or conducted by certification maintenance course sponsors approved by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or the National Association of the Deaf, Inc., or a comparable or successor organization of either recognized by the commissioner; or

B. Submission of a letter attesting that the applicant's skill level is equivalent to a person who has completed 100