Section R4-46-202.01. Application for Licensure or Certification by Reciprocity

The Board shall license or certify an individual by reciprocity in the same classification, as specified in R4-46-201(A), in which the individual is currently licensed or certified if the individual:

1.        Is licensed or certified in a state that meets the standards established at A.R.S. § 32-3618;

2.        Submits the application form required by the Board. The application form may be obtained from the Board office or on its web site;

3.        Submits documentation of citizenship or alien status, specified under A.R.S. § 41-1080(A), indicating the indi- vidual’s presence in the U.S. is authorized under federal law;

4.        Has the state in which the individual is currently licensed or certified send a verification of credential directly to the Board that provides the following information:

a.         License or certification number;

b.        Classification, as specified in R4-46-201(A), in which the individual is currently licensed or certi- fied;

c.         Statement of whether the license or certificate is in good standing; and

d.        Statement of whether disciplinary proceedings are pending against the individual;

5.        Submits fingerprints that meet the criteria of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and are taken by a law enforce- ment agency or other qualified entity. The applicant shall obtain a fingerprint card from the Board and provide the

card to the agency or entity that takes the fingerprints; and

6.        Submits the application and biennial national registry fees specified in R4-46-106 and pays the charge estab- lished by the Department of Public Safety for processing fingerprints.

Historical Note

Section R4-46-202.01 made by exempt rulemaking at 19

A.A.R. 4023, effective November 21, 2013 (Supp. 13-4).