Ala. Admin. Code r. 465-X-3-.10 - Denial Of License

(1) Grounds for Denial. The following shall constitute grounds on which the Board may deny an application for a license:

(a) Applicant's failure to meet any requirement or standard established by the Act or the rules adopted by the Board.

(b) False representations of facts on an application for licensure or renewal thereof.

(c) Applicant's having another person appear in the applicant's place for the licensing exam.

(d) Applicant's following a course of conduct that would be grounds for discipline under the Act or the rules adopted by the Board.

(e) The revocation, suspension or probationary status of the applicant's license in another state.

(f) Disciplinary action pending against the applicant in another state.

(g) Any other reasons authorized by law.

(2) Notice of denial. The Board shall give any applicant whose application for licensure or renewal is denied written notice specifying in detail the reason for the denial.

(3) Reexamination and Reconsideration.

(a) An applicant denied a license shall be given an opportunity to be reexamined after filing a new application and paying an additional application fee; provided, however, the Board in its discretion may waive any application requirements regarding the filing of any additional forms or the payment of any additional fees.

(b) An applicant denied a license shall be given an opportunity to be reexamined after filing a new application and paying an additional application fee; provided, however, any applicant denied a license shall not be required to sit for and pass any written examination (testing experience and ability conducted either by the Board or a third party under contract with the Board) if application for a new license is made and a new license is issued three years from the year the previous license was denied and the applicant has met all other requirements for licensure.

(c) An applicant who claims to have been wrongfully denied a license may request reconsideration of the Board's decision at any time within 45 days after the date of the Board's notice of denial. This request for reconsideration must be in writing and must include evidence that the Board relied on inaccurate or incomplete information in denying the applicant a license; evidence of rehabilitation or the elimination or cure of the grounds on which the denial was based; or other explanatory evidence bearing on the applicant's record. In connection with this request for reconsideration, the applicant shall be entitled to appear before the Board, or a committee thereof, in order to present the request. Applicants requesting reconsideration of denial shall be notified of the opportunity to appear before the Board by letter, mailed certified mail, return receipt requested, to the most recent address on file with the Board at least 15 days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing. In the event an applicant receives less than 15 days notice as described herein, the Board may grant a continuance until the next hearing date.

Authors: David R. Boyd, Dorman Walker, Lois Woodward

Notes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 465-X-3-.10

Filed March 22, 1993. New Rule: Filed May 12, 1993, effective June 16, 1993. Amended: Filed September 4, 1998; effective October 9, 1998. Amended: Filed June 4, 1999; effective July 9, 1999.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-14A-5, 34-14A-7, 34-14A-8, 34-14A-11.