Regulation .05 Registration of Organizations.
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A.
A State dental organization affiliated with a national organization or a State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization that wishes to nominate candidates for membership on the Board shall register with the Board on a form approved by the Board.
B.
Registration Form.
(1)
A registration form shall include:
(a)
A current Certificate of Status issued by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation;
(b)
A certified copy of the State dental organization's or the State dental hygienist organization's bylaws;
(c)
A certified copy of the national organization's bylaws; and
(d)
Proof that the State dental organization or the State dental hygienist organization is a constituent organization of the national organization.
(2)
A completed registration form shall be delivered to the offices of the Board:
(a)
On or before the date specified in the Board's notice; and
(b)
During normal business hours.
(3)
A completed registration form is invalid if:
(a)
It is received by the Board after the date specified in the Board's notice, regardless of the date of postmark;
(b)
It is incomplete; or
(c)
It does not meet the requirements of this regulation.
(4)
Registration forms from a State dental organization affiliated with a national organization or a State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization shall:
(a)
Be signed by its:
(i)
President;
(ii)
Executive director; or
(iii)
Administrator; and
(b)
Contain an affidavit from its president, executive director, or administrator that states: “I solemnly affirm under penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge that the contents of the foregoing paper and all attachments are true.”
(5)
If a registration form does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the Board shall:
(a)
Return the form to the organization by regular mail; and
(b)
State the reason for the return.
(6)
There is no registration fee for submitting a registration form.
C.
A registrant is not required to reregister for subsequent elections.
D.
A registration form may be obtained:
(1)
By contacting the Board; or
(2)
From the Board's website.
E.
A State dental organization affiliated with a national organization and a State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization shall notify the Board in writing of any change of address or telephone number.