New Hampshire Administrative Code

(a) The OPLC shall waive any or all of RSA 21-G:37, II - IV for any RFA, RFB, RFP, or similar invitation if the waiver is necessary to: (1) Prevent the loss of federal or other funds subject to recapture; or (2) Prevent or mitigate an emergency situation as defined in Plc 212.03(…

The purpose of this chapter is to establish: (a) Uniform procedures for applicants to submit applications for initial and renewal licensure and for reinstatement of licensure; (b) Uniform procedures for the office of professional licensure and certification (OPLC) to process and …

(a) Subject to (b) and (c), below, this chapter shall apply to any person who intends to practice, or who does actually practice, a profession regulated by any applicable board. (b) This chapter shall not apply to any person made exempt from licensure by applicable law. (c) If th…

(a) The OPLC shall send all notifications to applicants and licensees and all licenses issued pursuant to this chapter to the applicant's or licensee's designated email address. (b) All notifications sent to a designated email address for which the OPLC does not receive any indic…

(a) The OPLC shall maintain a registry of applicants that includes: (1) For applicants who are individuals: a. The individual's full name and contact information; b. The type of license applied for; and c. The status of the application; and (2) For applicants who are legal entiti…

(a) Unless otherwise specified, all time periods referenced in this chapter shall be calendar days. (b) Computation of any period of time established in these rules shall begin with the day after the action that sets the time period in motion and include the last day of the perio…

All terms used in these rules relative to procedures, applications, inspections, and fees that are defined in Plc 100, Plc 200, Plc 400, or Plc 1000 shall have the meaning specified in those chapters. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 301.06 Derived from Number 50, Filed December 12, …

"Application-related fees" means: (a) For applications for initial licensure, the application processing and licensing fee specified in Plc 1002, any examination fee specified in Plc 1002, and any inspection fee specified in Plc 1002 for the license being applied for; (b) For app…

"Authorized signer" means the individual who has been duly authorized by an entity to sign applications and related documents that are submitted to the OPLC. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.02 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 41, Filed October 11, 2018, Proposed by #12621, Eff…

"Contact individual" means the individual who has been duly authorized by an entity to interact with the OPLC regarding licensing issues. The authorized signer and the contact individual may be, but are not required to be, the same individual. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.03 …

"DEA registration number" means a number assigned by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to an individual or an entity that allows the recipient to prescribe, handle, order, store, or dispense controlled substances. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.04 Derived From Volu…

"Endorsement" means the acceptance of another jurisdiction's licensure as proof of qualifying for licensure in New Hampshire. The term includes "portability", "license recognition", "reciprocity", and any other term used in applicable law to mean the same thing. Notes N.H. Admin.…

"National provider identifier (NPI)" means the unique identification number for covered health care providers, created under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to help send health information electronically more quickly and effectively. Notes N.H. Adm…

"Practice", as a verb, means to engage in a regulated profession. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.07 Derived From Volume XXXVIII Number 41, Filed October 11, 2018, Proposed by #12621, Effective 9/21/2018, Expires 9/21/2028. Amended by Number 15, Filed April 13, 2023, Proposed by…

"Special use temporary license" means a license issued by the OPLC on behalf of a board that allows the person licensed to engage in a specific aspect of a regulated profession for a specified, limited period of time in New Hampshire, in lieu of needing to obtain a regular licens…

"Substantially similar requirements", for purposes of licensure by endorsement, means requirements that meet the criteria specified in Plc 313.13 or subsequent sections in Plc 313, as applicable. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.09 Derived from Number 15, Filed April 13, 2023, Pr…

"Third party testing organization" means any regional or national accrediting or testing organization that administers an examination that is required by applicable law for licensure in New Hampshire. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.10 Derived from Number 15, Filed April 13, 202…

"Designated email address" means the email address identified by an applicant or licensee as the address for the OPLC to use when sending notifications and licenses. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.11 Derived from Number 15, Filed April 13, 2023, Proposed by #13606, Effective 5/…

"Endorsement" means the acceptance of another jurisdiction's licensure as proof of qualifying for licensure in New Hampshire. The term includes "portability", "license recognition", "reciprocity", and any other term used in applicable law to mean the same thing. Notes N.H. Admin.…

"Executive director" means the executive director of the OPLC or designee. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.13 Derived from Number 15, Filed April 13, 2023, Proposed by #13606, Effective 5/1/2023, Expires 5/1/2033. Amended by Number 24, Filed June 13, 2024, Proposed by #13955, Ef…

"Expired" as applied to a license means the expiration date identified in applicable law has passed and either no application for renewal was filed, or an incomplete application for renewal was filed but was not completed by the expiration date of the license. The term includes "…

"In good standing" as applied to a license means the license is not temporary and is not encumbered by any conditions, limitations, or restrictions, and has not been suspended, revoked, or surrendered. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.15 Derived from Number 15, Filed April 13, 20…

"Inspection assignment coordinator" means any individual designated by the executive director to assign inspectors to conduct inspections. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.16 Derived from Number 15, Filed April 13, 2023, Proposed by #13606, Effective 5/1/2023, Expires 5/1/2033. A…

"License" means "license" as defined in RSA 541-A:1, VIII, namely "the whole or part of any agency permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter or similar form of permission required by law." The term includes, but is not limited to, temporary licenses, apprentice registr…

"Licensing bureau" means the organizational unit within the OPLC's division of licensing and board administration that is responsible for, among other duties, accepting and processing applications and issuing licenses on behalf of the executive director and the boards. Notes N.H.…

"Military spouse" means an individual who is legally married to an individual who is on active military duty. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.19 Derived from Number 45, Filed November 9, 2023, Proposed by #13763, Effective 10/15/2023, Expires 4/12/2024. Amended by Number 24, Fil…

"Office or other place of business" means: (a) The primary location where a licensee practices or otherwise engages in the occupation or profession; or (b) For those occupations and professions for which the licensee goes to the client's premises or otherwise has a mobile operati…

"On active military duty" means on active duty in the U.S. armed forces. The term includes "active military". Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.21 Derived from Number 15, Filed April 13, 2023, Proposed by #13606, Effective 5/1/2023, Expires 5/1/2033. Amended by Number 24, Filed Ju…

"Person" means: (a) An individual, for all regulated professions; and (b) A legal entity, for those regulated professions for which applicable law authorizes a legal entity, such as a corporation or professional association, to obtain a license. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.2…

"Practice" as a verb means to engage in a regulated profession. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.23 Derived from Number 24, Filed June 13, 2024, Proposed by #13955, Effective 5/3/2024, Expires 5/3/2034 (formerly Plc 302.14) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Plc 300).…

"Practice act" means the statute(s) that confer(s) authority on the applicable board to regulate a specific profession. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.24 Derived from Number 24, Filed June 13, 2024, Proposed by #13955, Effective 5/3/2024, Expires 5/3/2034 (formerly Plc 302.15) …

"Regulated profession" means an occupation or profession for which a license is required to be obtained from the OPLC based on criteria established in applicable law, including rules adopted by the applicable board, prior to engaging in the occupation or profession in New Hampshi…

"Reinstatement" means: (a) The issuance of a license to a person whose license has been expired for not more than one year; or (b) The reactivation, prior to expiration or not more than one year after expiration, of a license that was suspended. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.2…

"Special use temporary license" means a license issued by the OPLC on behalf of a board that allows the person licensed to engage in a specific aspect of a regulated profession for a specified, limited period of time in New Hampshire, in lieu of needing to obtain a regular licens…

"Substantially similar requirements", for purposes of licensure by endorsement, means requirements that meet the criteria specified in Plc 313.13 et seq. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.28 Derived from Number 24, Filed June 13, 2024, Proposed by #13955, Effective 5/3/2024, Expir…

"Third party testing organization" means any regional or national accrediting or testing organization that administers an examination that is required by applicable law for licensure in New Hampshire. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.29 Derived from Number 24, Filed June 13, 2024…

"Working day" means any Monday through Friday, excluding days on which state offices are closed in observance of holidays. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 302.30 Derived from Number 24, Filed June 13, 2024, Proposed by #13955, Effective 5/3/2024, Expires 5/3/2034 (formerly Plc 302.2…

If applicable law requires individuals to hold credentials from a regional or national organization in order to practice in New Hampshire, the applicant shall obtain such credentials prior to submitting an application for licensure in New Hampshire unless applicable law allows an…

If applicable law requires applicants to obtain prior permission from the applicable board to take an examination from a third party testing organization, the applicant shall submit an application for licensure prior to registering for and taking the examination. Notes N.H. Admin…

(a) Any individual seeking to obtain a license in a profession for which applicable law requires applicants to pass an examination administered by a third party testing organization, shall: (1) Register directly with the testing organization, including paying any fee required by …

(a) Any individual seeking to practice in a profession for which applicable law requires applicants to pass an examination, such as a jurisprudence examination, that is administered by the licensing bureau on behalf of an applicable board, shall file the application in order to b…

(a) Any individual seeking to practice in a profession for which applicable law requires applicants meeting certain criteria to pass an English language proficiency examination shall register directly with a third party testing organization to take the exam identified in applicab…

Any person who wishes to apply for a New Hampshire license in a regulated profession in which the person is not currently licensed in New Hampshire or in another jurisdiction having substantially similar requirements for licensure and covered in Plc 313 shall: (a) Submit the foll…

(a) Individuals who are on active military duty and military spouses who are not licensed in New Hampshire or in another jurisdiction with substantially similar requirements who wish to be licensed in New Hampshire shall apply for initial licensing as specified in Plc 304.01, exc…

On the application form identified in Plc 304.01(a)(1), the applicant shall identify the profession for which the application is being filed and indicate whether the applicant is an individual or an entity, and then provide the following information: (a) If the applicant is an in…

At the time that an applicant for initial licensure submits a completed license application form, the applicant shall submit, or arrange for the licensing bureau to receive, the following: (a) A clear explanation, including all relevant facts, the date(s) of the action, and the s…

(a) The applicant for an initial license, or the authorized individual on behalf of an entity, shall sign and date the application, provided that for applications that are submitted electronically, the act of submitting the application shall constitute the signature and the date …