Military spouse reciprocity

1. The board shall license an individual that meets the definition of military spouse set forth in North Dakota Century Code section 43-51-01 who meet the following requirements: a. The military spouse demonstrates competency in social work through methods or standards determined by the board which must include experience in social work for at least two of the four years preceding application; and b. The board determines the issuance of the licensee will not substantially increase risk of harm to the public. 2. The board shall require the submission of any information it deems necessary to assist it in making its determination. The board may deny a license if the board determines the applicant does not meet the above requirements. If the board determines the applicant substantially meets the above requirements, the board may issue a provisional license. A provisional license must be granted automatically by the board if the board does not deny or grant the application or a license within thirty days of application. The board may place conditions on any license or provisional license. Military spouses may not be assessed fees for the initial issuance of a license or provisional license under this section. A provisional license may be valid for up to two years. Provisional licenses expire: a. If the board issues a standard, nonprovisional license. b. If the board denies the application. c. On the expiration date provided by the board for the provisional license. d. If the board revokes the provisional license to protect the public safety. e. If the application fails to meet any steps or conditions the board placed on the provisional license at the discretion of the board.