NC S545

Occupational and state agency licensing boards must issue licenses, certifications, or registrations to applicants who establish North Carolina residence and hold current licensure in another jurisdiction at the same or substantially equivalent level.

Applicants must meet eight conditions including: one year of current licensure in another state, passing an examination, good standing status, no revocation for unprofessional conduct, meeting all education and experience requirements, no active disciplinary actions, no disqualifying criminal history, and payment of applicable fees.

If an applicant has pending disciplinary actions in another jurisdiction, the licensing board must verify the status and suspend the application process until the disciplinary action is resolved.

Each licensing board must publish specific licensure criteria and required documentation on its website, and existing reciprocity agreements with other jurisdictions remain valid and unaffected by this law.

Licenses granted under this section are valid only in North Carolina and do not extend to other jurisdictions; beginning October 31, 2022, licensing boards must report data on applications, approvals, and denials under this process in annual reports.