Section 34-7A-9

Issuance of certificate or license.

A certificate or license issued by the board, signed by the secretary of the board, and under the seal of the board, shall be evidence that the holder is entitled to practice the profession or professions listed thereon.

(1) A certificate or license shall be issued by the board to any applicant who, to the satisfaction of the board, successfully completes the applicable examination, pays the required fee or fees, and otherwise complies with this chapter. A certificate or license shall be issued by the board without examination to any applicant who pays the required fee or fees, complies with the requirements for licensure, and otherwise qualifies for licensure.

(2) The board may grant the appropriate license, without examination, to any applicant who pays the required fee or fees and is currently licensed in good standing in another state, territory, District of Columbia, or foreign country, if the requirements for licensure in the foreign jurisdiction were substantially similar to the requirements of this state at the time of foreign licensure. The applicant shall present proof to the board that he or she has continuously practiced the applicable profession for at least five years immediately preceding application.

(Act 99-345, p. 478, §3.)