Section R4-15-203. Application for a License by Reciprocity

An applicant for a license by reciprocity shall meet the require- ments in A.R.S. § 32-4223 and:

1.        Submit an application packet that contains the informa- tion in R4-15-201 (B)(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (i), (j), (k), (m), (n), (B)(2), and photograph required by R4-15- 201(B)(1)(f) and:

a.         If the applicant wishes to demonstrate that the appli- cant meets the requirements in A.R.S § 32- 4223(A)(1), the name of the state where the appli- cant was licensed continuously for five years imme- diately before the date of the application;

b.        If the applicant wishes to demonstrate that the appli- cant meets the requirements in A.R.S. § 32- 4223(A)(2), whether the applicant holds a current certification from the NCBTMB or another agency that meets the standards of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies; and

c.         A notarized statement, signed by the applicant, stat- ing that the information on the application form is true and correct;

2.        If the applicant wishes to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements in A.R.S § 32-4223(A)(1), arrange to have verification of the license or certificate in

the jurisdiction in the other state sent directly to the Board from the jurisdiction including:

a.         The license or certificate number issued to the appli- cant by the jurisdiction,

b.        Whether the jurisdiction has instituted disciplinary proceedings against the applicant or has unresolved complaints pending against the applicant, and

c.         Whether the license or certificate is in good stand- ing.

3.        If the applicant wishes to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements in A.R.S. § 32-4223(A)(2), arrange to have:

a.         A verification of certification as a massage therapist sent directly to the Board from the NCBTMB or other agency that meets the standards of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies; and

b.        Academic transcripts from the Board-recognized school from which the applicant completed the course of study;

4.        Submit a completed and legible fingerprint card; and

5.        Submit the fee required in R4-15-102.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2668, effective June 8, 2004 (Supp. 04-2). Amended by

final rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 2246, effective August 5,

2014 (Supp. 14-3).