Md. Code Regs. 10.58.01.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.58.01.04 - Application Process

A. In order to obtain a certificate or license, an applicant shall:

(1) Complete and return the Board-approved application;

(2) Submit an official transcript from an accredited educational institution awarding the highest degree attained in counseling or a related field;

(3) Pay all applicable fees set forth in COMAR 10.58.02;

(4) Provide at least three references from persons familiar with the work of the applicant;

(5) Submit to a criminal history background check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §17-501.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(6) Be of good moral character; and

(7) Be at least 18 years old.

B. Applications shall be acted upon as follows:

(1) Within 30 days after receipt of an application, the Board shall determine whether the application is complete;

(2) If the Board determines that the application is not complete, the Board shall send a notice of deficiency to the applicant;

(3) Upon receipt of the notice, the applicant shall correct the deficiency within 90 days, or other period specified in the notice;

(4) If the applicant fails to correct the deficiency within the required period, the application may lapse and the applicant shall be required to:

(a) Submit a new application; and

(b) Pay the nonrefundable fee set forth in COMAR 10.58.02;

(5) If the Board determines that an applicant is eligible to take the required examinations, the Board shall send a notice of approval to the applicant;

(6) Upon receipt of the approval notice, the applicant shall have 1 year from the date of the notice to take the examinations; and

(7) If the applicant fails to take the examinations within 1 year from the date of the approval notice, the requirements set forth under §B(4) of this regulation shall apply.

Md. Code Regs. 10.58.01.04

Regulation .04 amended effective 48:13 Md. R. 508, eff. 6/28/2021