Md. Code Regs. 10.43.11.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.43.11.03 - Application for Examination and Licensure

A. An individual is eligible to take the Maryland Board examination for licensure if the individual submits documentation, postmarked at least 45 days before the examination, verifying that the individual has:

(1) Been awarded a bachelor's degree from a Board-recognized, accredited college;

(2) Graduated from a college of chiropractic approved by the Board, pursuant to Health Occupations Article, § 3-402, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(3) Successfully completed parts one and two of the National Board examination with a passing score established by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and all other parts with a passing score of at least 75 percent;

(4) Obtained certification in CPR at the Health Care Provider level;

(5) Provided two letters of reference attesting to the applicant's good moral character;

(6) Certified or affirmed that the individual has not practiced chiropractic without a license in the State;

(7) Filed an application and paid the required application fee as specified in COMAR 10.43.06;

(8) Paid the required examination fee as specified in COMAR 10.43.06; and

(9) Completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, § 3-302.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The Board may not refund an application fee.

C. The Board shall refund the examination fee to an applicant whom the Board determines is not qualified to take the examination.

D. The Board shall send to an approved applicant a letter of admission to the examination.

E. The Board may refund examination fees to an applicant unable to be present for the examination if the applicant submits verification of hardship and a written request for a refund.

F. The Board may not issue a license or registration if the criminal history records information required under §A(9) of this regulation has not been received.

Md. Code Regs. 10.43.11.03

Regulation .03B amended effective August 6, 2001 (28:15 Md. R. 1398); June 9, 2003 (30:11 Md. R. 735); October 22, 2007 (34:21 Md. R. 1915); June 13, 2011 (38:12 Md. R. 705)
Regulation .03D amended effective October 22, 2007 (34:21 Md. R. 1915); recodified from .03 effective 43:26 Md. R. 1446, eff. 1/2/2017