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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 219. (1) The department may grant a nonrenewable temporary license to an individual who is applying for licensure under a specific article of this act if the individual meets both of the following:
(a) He or she provides proof acceptable to the department that he or she holds a current license in good standing, or a current registration in good standing, in that occupation, issued by an equivalent licensing department, board, or authority, as determined by the department, in another state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, another territory or protectorate of the United States, or a foreign country.
(b) He or she did not previously have a license denied, revoked, or suspended.
(2) If approved by a board, a temporary license issued under subsection (1) is valid until 1 or more of the following occur:
(a) The results of the next scheduled examination are available.
(b) The results of the next required evaluation procedure are available.
(c) A license is issued.
(d) The next examination date of an examination for licensure in the applicable occupation, if the applicant does not take the examination.
(e) The applicant fails to meet the requirements for a license.
(f) A change in employment is made.
(3) In addition to a temporary license under subsection (1), the department shall grant a temporary license under a specific article of this act to an individual who applies for a temporary license if the applicant meets all of the following:
(a) He or she provides proof acceptable to the department that he or she is a dependent of a member of the armed forces, a dependent of a member of the uniformed services, or a dependent of a veteran.
(b) He or she provides proof acceptable to the department that he or she holds a current license in good standing, or a current registration in good standing, in the trade or occupation for which he or she is seeking a temporary license, issued by an equivalent licensing department, board, or authority, as determined by the department, in consultation with the board, in another state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, another territory or protectorate of the United States, or a foreign country.
(4) A temporary license issued under subsection (3) is valid for 6 months and may be renewed for 1 additional 6-month term if the department determines the temporary licensee continues to meet the requirements of subsection (3) and needs additional time to fulfill the requirements for initial licensure in this state.
(5) An individual must not receive more than 2 temporary licenses described in subsection (1) under a specific article of this act within a 4-year period.
(6) The department may place a limitation on a temporary license granted under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 339. Occupational Code § 339.5219 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-339-occupational-code/mi-comp-laws-339-5219/
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