1. (a) The Board may grant a temporary license to an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

2. (b) To qualify for a temporary license, an applicant shall:

   1. (1) Submit an application provided by the Board;
   2. (2) Have graduated from an accredited chiropractic program of study;
   3. (3) Have begun the process of applying to the Board for a license to practice chiropractic, but not met requirements to qualify for a license;

   4. (4)

      1. (i) Have been licensed in another state for at least 2 years preceding the application in the State; or
      2. (ii) Have graduated from an accredited chiropractic program of study within 6 months preceding the application in the State;
   5. (5) Have submitted written, verified evidence that the applicant has submitted a criminal history records check in accordance with § 3-302.1 of this subtitle;
   6. (6) Agree to practice under the direct supervision of a Board-approved supervisor who is a licensed chiropractor while the temporary license is in effect; and
   7. (7) Pay the temporary license fee set by the Board.
3. (c) The applicant shall be of good moral character.

4. (d)

   1. (1) Unless the Board suspends or revokes a temporary license, each temporary license expires 6 months after the date of issue.

   2. (2)

      1. (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a temporary license may be extended every 90 days.
      2. (ii) The total length of renewal may not exceed 12 months from the date the original temporary license was issued.

Added by Acts 2018, c. 658, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018. Amended by Acts 2025, c. 21, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 22, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.