36-26-18. Exemption from examination for out-of-state licensees.
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An applicant shall be exempted from the requirement for any examination provided in this chapter if:
(1)The applicant is licensed or registered under the laws of a state or territory of the United States that imposes substantially the same requirements as this chapter;
(2)Pursuant to the laws of such state or territory, the applicant has taken and passed an examination similar to that for which exemption is sought;
(3)The applicant provides verification of licensure on a form provided by the board from any state in which the applicant holds a license, as well as has held a license;
(4)The applicant provides official transcripts from the college or university which conferred the degree; and
(5)If applying for a license as a certified social worker-private independent practice, the applicant provides proof of supervision from the state from which original licensure was obtained. The board may waive this requirement, upon establishing the state is unable to provide the documentation.