Expedited Registration For Certain Military Personnel And Spouses

(1) An applicant for licensure or certification meeting the requirements of T.C.A. § 4-3-1304(d)(1) may be issued a reciprocal license or certification by the Commission by complying with Rule 1255-06-.01. RECIPROCITY CHAPTER 1255-06 (2) An applicant for registration as a trainee meeting the requirements of T.C.A. § 4-3-1304(d)(1) may be issued a temporary authorization upon completion of such application as may be required by the Commission if the Commission determines that the applicant’s registration in another state does not meet the requirements for substantial equivalency, but that the applicant could perform additional acts, including—but not limited to—education, training or experience, in order to meet the requirements for the registration to be substantially equivalent. (a) A temporary authorization shall be issued in six (6) month increments and the fee shall be $31.25 for each such increment. (b) In no case shall an original temporary authorization be issued for a period of longer than two (2) years. (c) A temporary authorization shall expire upon the date set by the Commission and shall not be subject to renewal except through completion of the requirements for substantial equivalence as required by the Commission or by an extension of time granted for good cause by the Commission. A temporary authorization shall only be extended for good cause by one (1) six (6) month increment at a time. (d) No temporary authorization shall be granted if the applicant does not hold a registration in “good standing” from another jurisdiction. (e) Upon completion of all requirements for substantial equivalency as required by the Commission for the issuance of the temporary authorization, the applicant may apply for a registration from the Commission, including payment of the nonrefundable application and registration fee for the issuance of such registration.