Iowa Code r. 641-29.10 - Review of applications

(1) Upon receipt of a completed application, the board executive officer or designee has discretion to:

a. Authorize the issuance of the license, certification, or examination application.

b. Refer the application to a committee of the board for review and consideration when the board executive officer determines that matters raised in or revealed by the application are relevant in determining the applicant's qualifications for a license, certification, or examination. Matters that may justify referral to a committee of the board include, but are not limited to:

(1) Prior criminal history, which is reviewed and considered in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 272C and rule 641-29.13 (105).

(2) Chemical dependence.

(3) Competency.

(4) Physical or psychological illness or disability.

(5) Judgments entered on, or settlements of, claims, lawsuits, or other legal actions related to the profession.

(6) Professional disciplinary history.

(7) Education or experience.

(2) Following review and consideration of an application referred by the board executive officer, the committee may at its discretion:

a. Authorize the issuance of the license, certification, or examination application.

b. Recommend to the board denial of the license, certification, or examination application.

c. Recommend to the board issuance of the license or certification under certain terms and conditions or with certain limitations.

d. Refer the license, certification, or examination application to the board for review and consideration without recommendation.

(3) Following review and consideration of a license, certification, or examination application referred by the committee, the board will:

a. Authorize the issuance of the license, certification, or examination application;

b. Deny the issuance of the license, certification, or examination application; or

c. Authorize the issuance of the license or certification under certain terms and conditions or with certain limitations.

(4) The committee or board may require an applicant to appear for an interview before the committee or the full board as part of the application process.

Notes

Iowa Code r. 641-29.10

ARC 7995C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 6/19/24

Adopted by IAB May 10, 2017/Volume XXXIX, Number 23, effective 6/14/2017 Adopted by IAB May 15, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 24, effective 6/19/2024