Section 17-2502. BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATIONS

 

2502.1The Board may review and take action on all applications.

 

2502.2The applicant shall have the burden of proving that he or she meets the required qualifications.

 

2502.3The Board may not presume qualifications not shown on the application.

 

2502.4The Board may disapprove an application that fails to provide the required information.

 

2502.5After giving notice and opportunity for a hearing, the Board may disqualify an applicant for either of the following reasons:

 

(a)If the applicant has knowingly made or allowed to be made, directly or indirectly, any false or misleading statements in connection with his or her application; or

 

(b)If the applicant has attempted to influence, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board in the discharge of the member's duties relating to an application.

 

2502.6At the discretion of the Board, any applicant whose application has been disqualified may not reapply for a minimum of one (1) year from the date of disqualification.

 

2502.7Any licensee who has been requested by an applicant to submit to the Board evidence of the applicant’s experience and has refused to do so shall, upon request by the Board, explain in writing or in person the basis for the refusal.

 

2502.8The Board may require any licensee who has furnished evidence of an applicant’s experience to substantiate the information provided in the following manner:

 

(a)Any applicant may be required to appear before the Board or its representative to supplement or verify evidence of experience; and

 

(b)The Board may inspect documentation relating to an applicant’s claimed experience.

 

2502.9The Director shall not issue a license or permit unless the applicant has been approved by the Board.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 4401 (April 30, 2004).