Minnesota Administrative Rules

1105.2540 TEMPORARY MILITARY CERTIFICATE.

Subpart 1.

Information required.

An applicant shall submit an application for a temporary military certificate under Minnesota Statutes, section 197.4552, accompanied by payment of the fee as specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 326A.04, subdivision 5. The applicant shall supply the board with evidence of all the following:

A.

military status:

(1)

active duty military member;

(2)

spouse of an active duty military member; or

(3)

confirmation of an honorable or general discharge status within the two years preceding the date of temporary military certificate application;

B.

verification of current licensure or certification in another state; and

C.

a current criminal background study.

Subp. 2.

Evaluation of information.

The board shall evaluate the information required by subpart 1. If the board finds the applicant is eligible for certification, the board shall issue a temporary certificate and notify the applicant in writing. If the board finds the applicant is ineligible for a temporary military certificate, the board shall notify the applicant in writing and give the reasons for ineligibility.

Subp. 3.

Temporary certificate period.

A temporary military certificate is valid for not more than six months from the date of issuance and shall expire on the date listed on the temporary certificate, upon the board's determination that the applicant is ineligible for certification or upon issuance of a certificate under part 1105.2500 or 1105.3400, whichever occurs first.

Subp. 4.

Application required.

During the temporary certificate period, the individual shall complete the full application required for a CPA certificate. If the board finds the applicant is eligible for certification, the board shall issue a certificate as provided under part 1105.2500 or 1105.3400 and notify the applicant in writing. If the board finds the applicant ineligible for certification, the board shall notify the applicant in writing and give the reasons for ineligibility.

Subp. 5.

Limitations.

The board shall not issue a temporary military certificate to an applicant who has previously received a temporary certificate in Minnesota. A temporary military certificate shall not be renewed.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 197.4552; 326A.02

History:

40 SR 953; 42 SR 736

Published Electronically:

January 10, 2018