N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34C-2.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:34C-2.5 - Qualification review process: licensure and certification

(a) The Committee shall review the qualifications of each person who applies for licensure or certification as an alcohol and drug counselor.

(b) No applicant shall be licensed or certified by the Board, unless a majority of the full Committee first determines that the applicant has met the education and experience requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:34C-2.3(b)1 through 5 and successfully completed the written and oral examinations required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:34C-2.3(b)6 and 7. Exempted from this subsection are those applicants who qualify as specified pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:34C-1.10, 2.1, and 2.4.

(c) An applicant who is determined to be qualified and is recommended for licensure or certification by the Committee shall be considered for licensure or certification by the Board, with the final decision to be made by the Board. The Board may review the action taken by the Committee with respect to the Committee's evaluation and examination of the applicant for licensure as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or for certification as a certified alcohol and drug counselor.

(d) The Board may reverse, modify or reject any determination of the Committee by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Board.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34C-2.5

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 664(a), effective 4/3/2017