Volunteer license.

20-04-01-09. Volunteer license. 1. The board may issue volunteer licenses to practice dental hygiene to applicants who were formerly licensed in North Dakota or who have active licenses issued by other states where the laws are at least substantially equivalent to those of this state if the applicants: a. Have practiced for three of the five years immediately preceding the application; b. Are determined by the board to be sufficiently experienced and qualified to provide volunteer dental hygiene care and will be supervised in the volunteer setting by a dentist who agrees to be responsible for ensuring the care provided by the applicant meets the minimum standards of professional competence; or c. Are determined by the board to be qualified and satisfy the criteria specifies under North Dakota Century Code section 43-20-01.2 2. Applicants shall complete and submit an application form provided by the board including: a. A current cardiopulmonary resuscitation course certificate. b. A nonrefundable application fee. c. Any documentation requested by the board related to the applicant's practice or disciplinary history. 3. A volunteer license: 9 a. May only be used to provide primary health services without remuneration directly or indirectly in a board-approved setting. b. Must be renewed annually. c. May be limited, conditioned, or restricted by the board as to its scope, duration, or other criteria. History: Effective October 1, 2024; April 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 43-20-10 Law Implemented: NDCC 43-20-01.2, 43-20-01.3, 43-20-01.4, 43-20-01.5 10