21 N.C. Admin. Code 28B.0202

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 8, October 15, 2024

Section 28B .0202 - RECIPROCITY

(a) All applicants for licensure by reciprocity shall submit an application to the Board. The application form shall be available on the Board website or may be obtained by contacting the Board office located as described in Rule .0101 of this Subchapter.

(b) All applications shall include the following:

(1) The license by reciprocity application fee as set forth in Rule .0601 of this Subchapter;

(2) Documentation establishing that the qualifier for the applicant holds an active license, certification, or registration as a landscape contractor in another state or country;

(3) Information indicating whether the applicant or qualifier has any disciplinary history with any other occupational licensing, registration or certification board or agency;

(4) The surety bond or an irrevocable letter of credit as prescribed by G.S. 89D-16(a)(4);

(5) Contact information for three personal references;

(6) Contact information for two professional references; and

(7) Documentation regarding all crimes of which the applicant has been convicted.

If there is any evidence to show that the applicant has committed any acts that would constitute a violation under G.S. 89D-22, the applicant shall not be licensed by reciprocity.

(c) Once an applicant has submitted a complete application and the Board has determined that the requirements for licensure, certification, or registration in the applicant's home jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to the requirements in G.S. 89D-16, the Board shall issue a license to the applicant.

(d) All applications shall be notarized. Incomplete applications shall not be processed. Application fees are non-refundable.

21 N.C. Admin. Code 28B .0202

Authority G.S. 89D-15(2); 89D-15(3); 89D-15(4); 89D-16; 89D-19; 89D-22;
Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2016;
Eff. September 1, 2016;
Amended Eff. June 1, 2019.

Authority G.S. 89D-15(2); 89D-15(3); 89D-15(4); 89D-16; 89D-19; 89D-22;
Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2016;
Adopted by North Carolina Register Volume 31, Issue 07, October 3, 2016 effective 9/1/2016.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 34, Issue 01, July 1, 2019 effective 6/1/2019.