1. (a) The board shall pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure.

2. (b) The board shall:

   1. (1) require from an applicant for licensure evidence of the applicant's qualifications; and
   2. (2) judge an applicant on evidence of the applicant's professional competency and integrity under rules adopted by the board.

As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.8.