(a) Each candidate for licensure as a licensed marriage and family therapist shall pass an examination:

1. (1) that is offered by an organization determined by the department to have satisfactory administrative and psychometric procedures in place to offer the licensing examination; and
2. (2) that the department determines adequately tests marriage and family therapy proficiency at the master's degree level and adequately measures the candidate's knowledge concerning practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist as defined in subdivision (1) of section 8403 of the Education Law.

(b) Requirements for admission to examination for licensure as a licensed marriage and family therapist. To be admitted to the licensing examination, the candidate shall be required to:

1. (1) file an application for licensure with the department;
2. (2) pay the fee for the initial license and the fee for the first registration period, as prescribed in section 8403(3)(g) of the Education Law; and

3. (3) present satisfactory evidence of having met the education requirement for licensure as a licensed marriage and family therapist, as prescribed in section 79-10.1 of this Subpart, including receipt of the degree.

   (c) Passing score.

   The passing score for the examination for licensure as a licensed marriage and family therapist shall be determined by the State Board for Mental Health Practitioners.