- (a) No individual who has had his or her license revoked or who has surrendered his or her license will be licensed, except on petition made to the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.
(b) The applicant bears the burden of proof that he or she:
- (1) Is rehabilitated following the revocation or surrender of his or her license;
- (2) Can engage in the conduct authorized by the license without undue risk to the public health, safety, and welfare; and
- (3) Is otherwise qualified for the license pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-27-401 et seq.
- (c) The agency may impose any appropriate conditions or limitations on a license to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
- (d) The person seeking relicensure must pass a national qualifying written examination prescribed by the board, sufficient to ensure professional competence in keeping with the highest standards of the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling profession.