Ala. Admin. Code r. 190-X-2-.15 - Licensure By Reciprocity
Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 6, March 31, 2022
(1)
The Board may license an applicant if the applicant is licensed in another
state which under like condition grants reciprocal licensure without
examination to chiropractors duly licensed by examination in this state, and
that in the opinion of the board, has standards of practice or licensure equal
to or stricter that the requirements imposed by this state subject to the
following conditions:
(a) The applicant for
licensure by reciprocity must possess a license in good standing in all states
in which the applicant is licensed. At the time of the application, the
applicant must have practiced chiropractic for at least five (5) years and for
the preceding three (3) years the applicant must have been actively licensed
and practicing chiropractic in the reciprocating state.
(b) The applicant must not be the subject of
any pending complaint or investigation in any state or jurisdiction in which
the applicant holds or has held a license. The applicant must provide all
information, including any information or documentation requested by the Board,
in connection with any pending complaint or investigation for the Board's
review. The pendency of any complaint or investigation may be considered by the
Board as a reason for denying licensure by reciprocity.
(c) The applicant must not have been
disciplined in any state in which he or she holds or has held a license
resulting from conduct which would constitute a violation of any of the grounds
set forth in Code of Ala. 1975, Section
34-24-166.
(d) The applicant shall not have been
convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. A plea of nolo
contendere shall be considered a conviction.
(e) The applicant must be current with
continuing education requirements of the other state.
(f) The applicant must not have been found
guilty of any actions in any state which could have resulted in discipline
pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, §
34-24-166.
(2) The applicant must complete all forms
required by the Board including but not limited to an application for licensure
by reciprocity. In addition, as part of the application process, and in order
for the application to be considered complete, it shall be the responsibility
of the applicant to submit the following:
(a)
All applicable fees.
(b)
Certification from the Board in each state where the applicant is currently
licensed or previously held a license that the applicant's license is currently
in good standing or was during the time the applicant possessed such a license.
This certification from the Board(s) shall also include a statement that the
applicant is in compliance with the provisions of paragraph (1)(a)-(c)
above.
(c) any and all available
information pertaining to the examination taken by the applicant which resulted
in licensure in the other state(s).
(d) a certified transcript of applicant's
chiropractic college grades sent directly from the school.
(e) a certified transcript of any National
Board examinations sent directly from NBCE.
(f) An affidavit attesting to the applicant's
compliance with all the provisions of this rule.
(3) In addition to the requirements listed
above, the Board may, as a requirement of the application process, require the
applicant to appear for a personal interview.
(4) The Board may consider as part of the
application process whether the applicant has ever failed a licensure
examination and the applicant shall be required to submit any documentation
requested by the Board in connection with such failure.
(5) The Board may consider as part of the
application process whether the applicant has ever been denied licensure in any
state, regardless of the type of licensure. Upon request of the Board, the
applicant shall submit any documentation in connection with such
denial.
(6) Any applicant for
licensure by reciprocity as a condition to the granting of such license must
successfully pass an Alabama jurisprudence examination.
Notes
Author: S Bolton
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-140, 34-24-161.
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