1.    The board may adopt rules establishing licensure requirements for applicants who hold a current license in good standing to practice as an audiologist, speech-language    pathologist, or speech-language pathology assistant in a state or jurisdiction other than this state and who are not the subject of a pending disciplinary action in any state or jurisdiction.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 43-37-04.1

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

2.    Notwithstanding section 43-37-04, as it relates to the licensure eligibility of an out-of-state audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or speech-language pathology assistant, the board’s rules may allow for:

a.    Waiver of the examination requirement if the applicant meets the requirements established by the board.

b.    Consideration of education and experience in order to meet the education requirements.