New Hampshire § 310-16 - Section 310:16 Military Service Members, Spouse and Veterans.

§ 310-16. Section 310:16 Military Service Members, Spouse and Veterans.

I. The office of professional licensure and certification shall issue temporary licenses to a member of the armed forces or their spouse, if the applicant holds a current, valid unencumbered occupational or professional license in good standing issued by a state or territory of the United States, in accordance with rules adopted under RSA 541-A by the executive director. Provided an applicant meets the requirements of this section, the executive director shall issue the temporary license within 30 days of having received an application or, if the applicant is subject to a criminal records check, within 14 days of having received the results of a criminal records check. The rules shall contain the following provisions: (a) The applicant shall obtain a temporary license for a period of not less than 180 days while completing any requirements for licensure in New Hampshire so long as no cause for denial of a license exists under this title, or under any other law. (b) The applicant must submit a notarized affidavit affirming, under penalty of law, that the applicant is the person described and identified in the application, that all statements made on the application are true and correct and complete, that the applicant has read and understands the requirements for licensure, certifies that they meet those requirements, and that the applicant is in good standing in all jurisdictions in which the applicant holds or has held a license or was not subject to discipline in a jurisdiction where the applicant previously held a license that resulted in the loss of licensure. (c) The applicant may request a one-time 180-day extension of the temporary license if necessary to complete the New Hampshire licensing requirements. The applicant must make this request within 15 days prior to the expiration date of the temporary license. (d) All individuals licensed under this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the state licensing body for that profession. II. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive director shall facilitate the issuance of a license or certification for a person: (a) Licensed in a state other than New Hampshire; (b) Whose spouse is a member of the armed forces in the United States; (c) Whose spouse is the subject of a military transfer to New Hampshire; and (d) Who left employment to accompany a spouse to New Hampshire. III. The executive director shall, in consultation with the boards, councils, and commissions, adopt rules, under RSA 541-A for what constitutes commensurate military education, training, or service acceptable for the specific regulated occupation or profession, as required pursuant to RSA 332-G:7, I.