(1) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall:

(a) Possess a valid license in good standing from another state or territory of the United States;

(b) Submit an application in the form and manner designated by the director; and

(c) Pay a fee in an amount determined by the director.

(2) Upon receipt of all documents required by subsection (1) of this section, the director shall review the application and determine if the applicant is qualified to be licensed by endorsement.

(3) The board shall issue a license if the applicant fulfills the requirements of subsection (1) of this section and meets any one of the following qualifying standards enumerated in paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection (3):

(a) The applicant graduated from an accredited program within the past two years and passed an examination substantially equivalent to that specified in section 12-41-107 (1)(b);

(b) The applicant has practiced as a licensed physical therapist for at least two of the five years immediately preceding the date of the application;

(c) The applicant has not practiced as a licensed physical therapist at least two of the last five years immediately preceding the date of the receipt of the application, and:

(I) The applicant passed an examination in another jurisdiction that is substantially equivalent to the examination specified in section 12-41-107 (1)(b), and has demonstrated competency through successful completion of an internship or demonstrated competency as a physical therapist by fulfilling the requirements established by rules of the board.

(II) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2010, (HB 10-1175), ch. 46, p. 175, § 6, effective July 1, 2011.)

(4) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2011, (SB 11-169), ch. 172, p. 614, § 11, effective July 1, 2011.)

(5) The board may deny a license if the applicant has committed an act which would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-41-115.