Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Section 63-13-213 - Reciprocity(a) The board of occupational therapy may grant a license to an applicant who presents proof of current licensure or certification as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia or a territory of the United States and who possesses educational and experiential qualifications that meet or exceed the requirements for licensure in Tennessee, as determined by the board of occupational therapy.(b)(1) When the board receives a completed application for licensure from an applicant who is licensed in another state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, then the board shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the board receives the completed application:(A) Render a decision on the application; or(B) Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board.(2) As used in this subsection (b), "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements.Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 10, eff. 5/11/2023.Acts 1984, ch. 921, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 63-13-311, 63-13-211; Acts 1999, ch. 415, § 2; 2006, ch. 765, § 11; 2007 , ch. 115, § 7.