§17–305.

    (a)    The Board shall waive the requirements for licensure for an applicant to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling if the applicant:

        (1)    Holds a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor in another state, territory, or jurisdiction that is equivalent to the license the applicant is applying for under this subtitle;

        (2)    Submits an application to the Board on a form that the Board requires;

        (3)    Pays to the Board an application fee set by the Board; and

        (4)    Satisfies any other educational and experience requirements established by the Board.

    (b)    The Board may waive educational and experience requirements established under subsection (a)(4) of this section:

        (1)    Under circumstances determined by the Board; and

        (2)    For applicants who petition the Board for waiver.

    (c)    The Board shall adopt regulations to implement this section.