New Hampshire Administrative Code

(a) If the applicant has demonstrated that all eligibility criteria specified in applicable law for initial licensure have been met and that none of the grounds for denying initial licensure specified in Plc 311.03 apply, the licensing bureau shall approve the application and iss…

(a) An applicant who wishes to challenge the denial of an application for initial licensure shall submit a petition for a hearing before the applicable board within 30 days of the notification of denial in accordance with Plc 206.31. (b) Upon receipt of a petition for a hearing, …

(a) Each initial license and conditional initial license issued under this chapter shall specify:(1) The name of the licensee; (2) The profession in which the licensee is authorized to practice; (3) The effective date of the license; (4) The license number; and (5) Any conditions…

As provided in RSA 310:8, II, initial licenses issued pursuant to this chapter that are not conditional shall be valid for 2 years from the date of issuance, subject to the following: (a) Timely and complete application for license renewal by eligible applicants shall continue th…

(a) A conditional licensee who completes all requirements for full licensure as established by the applicable board may request a full license in accordance with applicable law or, if applicable law is silent on the matter, in accordance with this section. (b) To request a full l…

(a) Licenses sent to successful applicants by the licensing bureau shall be in a format that can be printed by the licensee so as to be suitable for framing and posting. (b) Any licensee who wishes to have a professionally-printed wall certificate to display in an office or other…

The purpose of the rules in Plc 305 is to implement RSA 310:6, V relative to temporary licensure of health care professionals and RSA 332-G:14 relative to temporary licensing of professionals licensed under Title XXX and the trades, professions, and businesses regulated by the me…

(a) Except as provided in (b) through (e), below, Plc 305 shall apply to any individual who has an active, unencumbered license in good standing in a regulated profession in another U.S. jurisdiction who wishes to practice the profession in New Hampshire and has applied or is app…

(a) An applicant for a temporary license shall submit: (1) A completed application for initial licensure as provided in Plc 304, which may be submitted prior to or with the application for temporary license; (2) The information specified in Plc 305.04(a)-(k) on a "Universal Tempo…

An applicant for a temporary license shall identify the profession for which the application is being filed and the date the application for initial licensure was filed or is expected to be filed, and then provide the following information and verification: (a) The applicant's fu…

(a) An applicant for a temporary license 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 of submittal shall be the date. (b) The signature shal…

(a) As required by RSA 332-G:14, IV, the executive director shall grant a temporary license to each applicant who is a professional in a profession that is subject to this part and who provides all items specified in Plc 305.03, including without limitation proof that the applica…

As provided in RSA 310:6, V and RSA 332-G:14, IV, a temporary license issued under Plc 305.06 shall remain valid for 120 days or until final action is taken on an application for full licensure, whichever occurs first. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 305.07 Derived from Number 15, F…

(a) The purpose of this part is to implement RSA 310:16 relative to temporary licensure for military service members and military spouses. (b) This part shall apply to any individual on active military duty or military spouse who holds a current, valid, unencumbered occupational …

As required by RSA 310:16, to qualify for a temporary license under this part the applicant shall: (a) Be a member of the armed forces of the United States or a military spouse; (b) Hold a current, valid, unencumbered occupational or professional license in good standing issued b…

(a) To apply for a temporary license under this part, the applicant shall submit the following to the licensing bureau via the on-line licensing portal at the OPLC website at https://www.oplc.nh.gov or, if the on-line portal is not yet available or if submitting the application e…

The applicant for a temporary license under this part shall provide the following information: (a) The date the application for initial licensure was filed or is anticipated to be filed and the profession for which the application is being filed; (b) The applicant's full legal na…

Applicants under this part shall provide the following with the application submitted pursuant to Plc 306.03: (a) For an applicant who is on active military duty, confirmation of military status obtained as provided in Plc 304.04(e); (b) For an applicant who is a military spouse,…

(a) As required by RSA 310:16, the executive director shall make a decision on the application 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. …

(a) As provided in RSA 310:16, I, the temporary license shall be valid while completing the requirements for initial licensure in New Hampshire for not less than 180 days, so long as no cause for denial of a license exists under applicable law. (b) As provided in RSA 310:16, III,…

(a) Plc 307.02 through Plc 307.05 shall apply to any person who holds a license to practice a regulated profession, whether an initial license, temporary license, provisional license, renewal license, or apprentice registration, and whether issued directly by a board or by the OP…

(a) Unless a longer time period is established in an applicable statute, each licensee shall: (1) Notify the licensing bureau within 10 working days when a change of name occurs; and (2) Update the OPLC's records within 10 working days when a change of contact information or a ch…

. Each licensee shall: (a) Know when the licensee's license is due to expire; and (b) For an initial license that is not conditional and for a license that has been renewed previously, file an application for renewal prior to the expiration of the current license in accordance wi…

Each licensee shall comply with all continuing competence requirements established in applicable law. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 307.04 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, 2…

(a) Each person subject to these rules shall comply with all applicable law. (b) In any application or other document filed with, or statement made to, the licensing bureau or the applicable board, each person subject to these rules shall provide information that, to the best of …

(a) As provided in RSA 310:8, V, the OPLC shall place the license of a licensee who is a member of any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States or the national guard and is called to active duty on inactive status at the request of the licensee. (b) To request i…

(a) As provided in RSA 310:8, V, the license may be reactivated within one year of the licensee's release from active status by submitting a written request in accordance with (b), below, together with payment of the application-related fee for renewal and proof of completion of …

(a) The provisions of this part shall apply to any licensee who has not filed a renewal application on or before the 2024 effective date of this part. (b) As provided in RSA 310:8, II, all issued licenses shall expire 2 years from the date the license was issued, provided that th…

A licensee shall be eligible to renew the license held if the licensee has: (a) Met applicable continuing competence requirements; (b) Met any other requirements for renewal eligibility established in applicable law; and (c) Paid any monetary penalties that have been assessed aga…

(a) As required by RSA 310:8, IV, at least 2 months prior to the expiration of a license, the licensing bureau shall notify, via email sent to the licensee's designated email address, each licensee whose license is expiring that the license is due to expire. (b) The licensing bur…

(a) Each licensee shall comply with all continuing competence requirements specified in applicable law. (b) Upon being notified by the OPLC that an on-line system administered by a third party organization is available to manage continuing competence compliance, each licensee sha…

(a) If a licensee wishes to renew, the licensee shall submit the information, materials, and fee(s) identified in (b), below, using the portal available at https://www.oplc.nh.gov, not more than 60 days prior to the expiration of the license but on or before the expiration date, …

The applicant shall provide the following information on the form identified in Plc 308.05(b)(1): (a) The applicant's profession and the license number and expiration date of the license; (b) For individuals, the following: (1) The applicant's full legal name, including any suffi…

At the time that an applicant for renewal licensure submits a completed license renewal 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, a…

(a) The applicant for license renewal, or the duly-authorized individual for an applicant that is 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…

(a) Within 30 days of receipt of an application submitted pursuant to Plc 308.05, the licensing bureau shall:(1) Accept the application as being complete; or (2) Determine that the application is incomplete and notify the applicant in writing sent to the applicant's designated em…

(a) An applicant may withdraw the application for licensure renewal at any time prior to being notified of a decision under Plc 308.11. (b) To withdraw an application, the applicant shall submit written notice to the licensing bureau via email to customersupport@oplc.nh.gov that:…

(a) After determining that an application is complete, the licensing bureau shall review the application to determine whether the applicant meets all criteria specified in applicable law for the license renewal being applied for, provided that if the technical or professional exp…

(a) An applicant who wishes to challenge the denial of an application for renewal licensure shall submit a written request for a hearing before the applicable board within 30 days of the notification of denial in accordance with Plc 206.31. (b) Upon receipt of a written request f…

(a) Each renewal license issued under this chapter shall specify: (1) The name of the licensee; (2) The profession in which the licensee is authorized to practice; (3) The effective date of the license; (4) The license number; and (5) Any conditions imposed pursuant to Plc 311.06…

Any licensee who wishes to have a wall certificate to display in the licensee's place of business shall submit a written request for the wall certificate to the licensing bureau in accordance with Plc 304.14. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 308.14 Derived from Number 15, Filed April…

(a) As provided in RSA 310:5, I, a licensee possessing a license in good standing may, if to the best of the licensee's knowledge the licensee is not the subject of an ongoing investigation or disciplinary action, surrender, or relinquish, their license and receive a pro-rated re…

(a) The purpose of this part is to identify the professional and ethical conduct standards that apply to all licensees, in order to engender public confidence in licensing of professionals by the state of New Hampshire. (b) This part shall apply to any person who receives an init…

Each licensee shall adhere to the code of ethics required by rules of the applicable board or other applicable law, including any codes adopted by a regional or national certifying organization if incorporated by reference in rules of the applicable board. Notes N.H. Admin. Code …

This part shall apply to any person who received or receives a license to practice a regulated profession, whether a temporary, initial, provisional, or renewal license. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 310.01 Derived from Number 15, Filed April 13, 2023, Proposed by #13606, Effectiv…

The rules in Plc 200 shall govern: (a) Waivers of rules; (b) Voluntary surrender of licenses; and (c) Any other procedures not included in this chapter. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 310.02 Derived from Number 15, Filed April 13, 2023, Proposed by #13606, Effective 5/1/2023, Expir…

Complaints shall be filed as required in Plc 204.02 and Plc 204.03. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 310.03 Derived from Number 24, Filed June 13, 2024, Proposed by #13955, Effective 5/3/2024, Expires 5/3/2034 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Plc 300).