# Title 75.5 — Social Work Examiners, Board of

## Article 75.5-02 — Licensure

## Chapter 75.5-02-05 — Reciprocity

### § 75.5-02-05-01. Reciprocity.

An applicant for a license pursuant to North Dakota Century Code section 43-41-07 must include:
1. A completed, signed application for licensure;
2. Proof, submitted by another jurisdiction, that the applicant holds a current license that is not
issued on a temporary or restricted basis, is not encumbered or on probation, and is not
suspended or revoked;
3. A copy of the other jurisdiction's law and rules setting forth the qualifications for licensure in
the other jurisdiction at the time the applicant was initially licensed in the other jurisdiction.
Under unusual circumstances, this may be waived by the board; and
4. Any additional information requested by the board.
History: Effective January 1, 1987; amended effective April 1, 1998; February 1, 2004.
General Authority: NDCC 43-41-09
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-41-09
### § 75.5-02-05-02. 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.
History: Effective April 1, 2021.
General Authority: NDCC 43-51-11.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-51-11.1
