The board shall issue a license to an individual to be a bachelor's degree social worker, social worker, or clinical social worker, not more than thirty (30) days after the application is filed and completed, if the individual:

1. (1) has a valid license or certificate to practice from another state or jurisdiction;
2. (2) has passed an examination substantially equivalent to the level for which licensure is being requested;
3. (3) does not have a pending disciplinary proceeding in another state; and
4. (4) pays a fee.

As added by P.L.192-2017, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.149-2022, SEC.4.