§ 6-307. Waiver of examination requirements generally

   (a) In general. -- Subject to the limitations in this section, the State Board shall waive the examination requirements of this subtitle for an individual who holds a local license.

(b) Conditions. -- The State Board shall grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:

   (1) pays the application fee established by the Board under § 6-205 of this title;

   (2) provides adequate evidence that the applicant:

      (i) meets the qualifications otherwise required by this subtitle; and

      (ii) is licensed in a local jurisdiction after:

         1. passing, in that local jurisdiction, an examination that is equivalent to the examination for which the applicant is seeking the waiver; and

         2. meeting, in that local jurisdiction, requirements that are equivalent to the licensing requirements of this subtitle; and

   (3) submits a statement from the local jurisdiction certifying:

      (i) the applicant is in good standing with the local jurisdiction;

      (ii) the applicant obtained the local license by taking an examination equivalent to the examination given by the State Board; and

      (iii) the date of the local examination.

(c) Restrictions. -- An initial State license that is obtained under this section may not be reinstated unless the requirements of § 6-312 of this subtitle are met.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56A, § 2-307; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; ch. 493; 1990, ch. 6, § 2; 1998, ch. 49.