21 ncac 54 .1903             RETAKING the national examination

An applicant may take the national examination no more than 4 times in a 12-month period and no more frequently than every 60 days upon payment of the required fee set forth in Rule .1605(3) of this Section. The 12-month period begins on the date of the letter notifying the applicant that his or her credentials have been approved for national examination by the Board. After failing the national examination for the fourth time or after the passage of 12 months, whichever occurs first, an applicant must reapply for licensure.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90.270.139(b); 90‑270.143;

Eff. September 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2001; October 1, 1991; March 1, 1989; July 1, 1985;

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2020.