Md. Code Regs. 10.58.07.03

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

Section 10.58.07.03 - Application Process for Certification, Licensure, and Trainee Status

A. In order to obtain a certificate or license or to be eligible for trainee status, an applicant shall:

(1) Complete and return the Board-approved application;

(2) Submit an official transcript from an accredited educational institution indicating the:

(a) Completion of the highest degree attained; and

(b) Course work required for:

(i) Licensure;

(ii) Certification; or

(iii) Trainee status;

(3) Pay all applicable fees set forth in COMAR 10.58.02;

(4) Submit to a criminal history background check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, § 17-501.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(5) Be of good moral character; and

(6) Be at least 18 years old.

B. Applications shall be acted upon as follows:

(1) Within 30 days after receipt of an application, the Board shall determine whether the application is complete;

(2) If the Board determines that the application is not complete, the Board shall send a notice of deficiency to the applicant;

(3) Upon receipt of the notice, the applicant shall correct the deficiency within 90 days, or other period specified in the notice;

(4) If the applicant fails to correct the deficiency within the required period, the application may lapse and the applicant shall be required to:

(a) Submit a new application; and

(b) Pay the nonrefundable fee set forth in COMAR 10.58.02;

(5) If the Board determines that an applicant is eligible to take the required examinations, the Board shall send a notice of approval to the applicant;

(6) Upon receipt of the approval notice, the applicant shall have 1 year from the date of the notice to take the examinations; and

(7) If the applicant fails to take the examinations within 1 year from the date of the approval notice, the requirements set forth under §B(4) of this regulation shall apply.

Md. Code Regs. 10.58.07.03

Regulations .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 1, 2001 (28:22 Md. R. 1932); adopted permanently effective January 21, 2002 (29:1 Md. R. 23)
Regulation .03 amended effective 42:22 Md. R. 1379, eff.11/9/2015; amended effective 45:26 Md. R. 1247, eff. 12/31/2018; amended and recodified to .05 effective 48:13 Md. R. 508, eff. 6/28/2021