- (a) After determining that an application is complete, the licensing bureau shall review the application to determine whether the applicant meets all criteria specified in applicable law for a license to practice respiratory care.
(b) Subject to (c), below, the licensing bureau shall approve an application for initial licensure and issue a license if the applicant:
- (1) Has submitted an application that meets the requirements of Plc 1504.03;
- (2) Meets the statutory requirements for licensure reiterated in Plc 1504.01; and
- (3) Has met the competency requirements of Plc 1504.13, if applicable.
- (c) The licensing bureau shall notify the applicant of the decision on the application in writing sent to the applicant’s designated email address.
(d) If the licensing bureau determines that the applicant has not demonstrated that all requirements to obtain a license are met, then:
- (1) The licensing bureau shall deny the application; and
- (2) The notice sent pursuant to (c), above, shall inform the applicant that the denial shall become final in 30 days unless the applicant requests a hearing in writing within 30 days.
- (e) If the application is denied in accordance with (d), above, the application processing and licensing fee shall not be refunded.
Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Plc 1500) #13496, INTERIM, eff 11-27-22; ss by #13621, eff 5-22-23 (formerly Plc 1504.09) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Plc 1500); ss by #13839, eff 12-28-23 (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Plc 1500)