NC S773

Occupational licensing boards must issue licenses, certifications, or registrations to applicants who establish North Carolina residency and meet nine specified criteria, including current licensure in another jurisdiction for at least one year at the same or substantially equivalent practice level.

Applicants must have passed required examinations, maintain good standing in all jurisdictions where licensed, have no disqualifying criminal history, and have not had licenses revoked due to unprofessional conduct.

Licensing boards must suspend applications if applicants have pending disciplinary actions in other jurisdictions until those actions are resolved.

Each occupational licensing board must publish specific licensure criteria and required documentation on its website.

Beginning October 31, 2021, licensing boards must report to the Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Joint Legislative Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee the number of applicants, approvals, and denials under this act's provisions.

The act becomes effective December 1, 2020, and applies to applications received on or after that date.