A foreigner may attend a respiratory therapist examination in accordance with the laws of the Republic of China.
When a foreigner passes the examination under the preceding paragraph and receives a respiratory therapist certificate, his/her practice in the Republic of China shall be subject to the approval by the central competent authority. Such a person shall also comply with the applicable laws of the Republic of China in relation to respiratory therapy and medical treatment, as well as the articles of association of respiratory therapist associations. The regulations for the approval and management of such practice shall be established by the central competent authority.
In case of breach of the preceding paragraph, in addition to sanctions in accordance with the law, the central competent authority may annul the approval.

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The central competent authority or competent authorities at the municipality/city/county level may collect certificate or license fees when issuing certificates or licenses in accordance with the Act. The fee rates shall be set by the central competent authority.

The enforcement rules of the Act shall be established by the central competent authority.

The Act shall come into effect on the date of promulgation.