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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.43.11.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="43" chapter_num="11" heading="Application for Examination and Licensure.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An individual is eligible to take the Maryland Board examination for licensure if the individual submits documentation, postmarked at least 45 days before the examination, verifying that the individual has:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Been awarded a bachelor's degree from a Board-recognized, accredited college;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Graduated from a college of chiropractic approved by the Board, pursuant to Health Occupations Article, §3-402, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Successfully completed parts one and two of the National Board examination with a passing score established by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and all other parts with a passing score of at least 75 percent;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Obtained certification in CPR at the Health Care Provider level;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Provided two letters of reference attesting to the applicant's good moral character;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Certified or affirmed that the individual has not practiced chiropractic without a license in the State;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Filed an application and paid the required application fee as specified in COMAR 10.43.06;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Paid the required examination fee as specified in COMAR 10.43.06; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §3–302.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Board may not refund an application fee.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Board shall refund the examination fee to an applicant whom the Board determines is not qualified to take the examination.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Board shall send to an approved applicant a letter of admission to the examination.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The Board may refund examination fees to an applicant unable to be present for the examination if the applicant submits verification of hardship and a written request for a refund.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The Board may not issue a license or registration if the criminal history records information required under §A(9) of this regulation has not been received.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>