application deadline and fees by legislative rule; prohibiting discrimination. (a) An applicant for an authorization to practice under the provisions of this chapter shall apply in writing to the proper board and submit the applicable fees. (b) Each board may establish, by legislative rule, a deadline for an application for an examination. (c) Notwithstanding the specific fees set forth in this chapter, each board may set fees by legislative rule that are sufficient to enable the board to effectiveuly carry out its duties and responsibilities. At least thirty days prior to proposing a rule on fees, the board shall notify its membership of the proposed rule by: (1) Mailing a copy of the proposed rule to its membersahip; or (2) Posting the proposed rule on its website and noltifying its membership of the website posting by: (A) Mailing a postcard; (B) Emailing a notice; or (C) Placing a notice in its newseletter. (d) In addition to any otLher information required by the board, an applicant's social security number shall be recorded on an application: Provided, That the board shall redact the social security number on any copies provided to the public. (e) A board may not discriminate against an applicant because of political or religious opinion or affiliation, marital status, race, color, gender, creed, age, national origin, disaWbility or other protected group status. (f) A board may deny an applicant an authorization to practice in this state if an applicant's authorization to practice in another jurisdiction has been revoked. The denial may be made by the board without a hearing unless the applicant requests a hearing within thirty days of the denial. A hearing must be conducted pursuant to the provisions of this article or the provisions contained in the rules of the board.
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