Bill > S717

This bill aims to make it easier for military-trained individuals and military spouses to obtain occupational licenses in North Carolina. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring occupational and state agency licensing boards to issue licenses to qualified military-trained applicants and military spouses within seven business days, and to specify the reasons if an application is denied. 2. Allowing military-trained applicants to demonstrate competency through a proficiency exam instead of meeting all standard licensing requirements. 3. Crediting relevant military and military spouse experience towards the required years of practice for licensing. 4. Requiring licensing boards to publish information on their websites about the opportunities available under this law. 5. Prohibiting boards from charging initial application fees for military-trained applicants and military spouses. 6. Requiring annual reporting by boards on the number of military-trained and military spouse applicants, those granted and denied licenses, and the reasons for denials.

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2019/S717