Section Rep 302.01 - Candidate Requirements(a) Candidates for licensure shall meet the requirements established by RSA 310-A:167, RSA 310-A:169, and RSA 310-A:170before a license shall be granted. The board shall require documentation of the applicant's education and work experience to help determine competency if their application is unclear, contradictory or incomplete.(b) Qualifications shall be as follows: (1) Candidates shall possess valid Certification from the National Court Reporters Association or National Verbatim Reporters Association demonstrating proficiency in machine shorthand or voice reporting;(2) Candidates shall be at least 18 years of age; and(3) Candidates shall possess a high school education or the equivalent;(4) Candidates shall be of good moral and professional character, as evidenced by: a. The answers to questions Rep 301.02(a) (9) and (11) on the application form;b. Any verification information as described in Rep 301.03(b); andc. The letters of reference required by Rep 302.02. (c) Standards of practice pursuant to RSA 310-A:167 shall be in accordance with the rules of professional conduct set forth in Rep 501.(d) Experience gained in the armed services, to be creditable, shall be of a character equivalent to that which would have been gained in the civilian sector doing similar work and shall be consistent with the requirements of Rep 302.01.N.H. Admin. Code § Rep 302.01
Amended by Volume XXXV Number 45, Filed November 12, 2015, Proposed by #10967, Effective 10/31/2015, Expires 10/31/2025.