[§453D-9] 
Examination.  (a)  The department shall conduct a licensing examination of
applicants at least once a year at a time and place designated by the
department.



(b)  The department shall administer the
National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification in compliance
with the standards of the National Board for Certified Counselors.



(c)  The examining fee shall be paid by the
applicant directly to the National Board for Certified Counselors.



(d)  An applicant shall be held to have passed
an examination by obtaining a passing score as determined by the director. [L
2004, c 209, pt of §2]