CharterAn Agency of the State Government
Charter Professional Licensing
and Standards Board
Established by statute to protect the public through rigorous licensing, independent examination, and impartial enforcement.
§ 1 — Mandate & Mission
The charter of this board is not a mission statement. It is a legal obligation.
Charter was established under state statute to ensure that every practitioner who holds a license in a regulated profession has demonstrated the knowledge, ethics, and competence to serve the public without causing harm.
We do not exist to serve practitioners. We exist to protect the citizens who cannot evaluate credentials themselves — patients, clients, tenants, students — who must trust that the person across from them has earned the right to be there.
"No person shall practice in a regulated profession without a valid license issued by this Board. Violation constitutes a Class B misdemeanor."
— State Professional Licensing Act, §14(a)
Active Licenses Protected
Practitioners currently licensed and in good standing across all regulated professions as of February 2026.
Professions Regulated
Across healthcare, legal, engineering, and education sectors.
Est.
Over four decades of uninterrupted public protection.
§ 2 — Examination & Renewal
Bureaucracy made navigable.
The path from application to license.
The licensing process exists not to create barriers, but to ensure that every credential this Board issues represents a genuine standard. Below is the complete pathway, with every requirement stated plainly.
Application & Credential Review
Submit your application with certified transcripts, proof of supervised hours, and professional references.
Processing time: 15–21 business days. Incomplete applications are returned without review.
Background Verification
A mandatory criminal background check and professional conduct review is conducted through the state registry.
Applicants with prior disciplinary actions in other jurisdictions must disclose all records. Omission is grounds for permanent disqualification.
Written Examination
The Board-administered licensure exam tests both technical competency and professional ethics under proctored conditions.
Examinations are offered in January, May, and September. Registration closes 30 days prior.
License Issuance
Upon passing, your license is issued within 10 business days. The credential is valid for 24 months.
Licenses are published in the public registry immediately upon issuance. Employers may verify status at any time.
Renewal & Continuing Education
Renewal requires 40 hours of Board-approved continuing education and payment of the renewal fee.
Renewals not completed by the expiration date result in automatic suspension. Practice on a suspended license is a criminal offense.
§ 3 — Enforcement & Public Protection
Accountability is not a value.
It is a published record.
Every disciplinary action this Board takes is a matter of public record. These numbers are not performance metrics — they are the cost of maintaining a standard that the public can trust.
"The Board's disciplinary authority exists not to punish practitioners, but to remove from practice those who have demonstrated that they cannot be trusted with the welfare of the public."
— Board Policy Statement on Disciplinary Proceedings, §7.2
Complaints Received
Fiscal Year 2024–2025
Formal complaints filed by members of the public, employers, and fellow practitioners.
Investigations Completed
Fiscal Year 2024–2025
Full investigations concluded with a written finding and recommended disposition.
Licenses Suspended or Revoked
Fiscal Year 2024–2025
Practitioners removed from practice following due process hearings.
Cases Still Pending
As of February 24, 2026
Open investigations awaiting investigator assignment or hearing scheduling.
Recent Disciplinary Actions — Public Record
View Full Registry →| Date | License | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | License #PLB-04812 | Revoked |
| Jan 29, 2026 | License #PLB-11243 | Suspended — 18 months |
| Jan 11, 2026 | License #PLB-07659 | Censure & $2,500 Fine |
| Dec 19, 2025 | License #PLB-09334 | Revoked |
Have a concern about a licensed practitioner?
You have the right to file a formal complaint. All complaints are reviewed by the Board's investigative staff within 10 business days of receipt. Anonymous complaints are accepted.
§ 4 — The Funding Gap
The mandate has not changed.
The budget has not kept pace.
In fiscal year 2024–2025, this Board received 312 formal complaints. At full capacity, our investigative staff can handle 180 cases annually. That is not a staffing inefficiency. That is a structural deficit with real consequences for real people.
Every case that sits open is a practitioner who may still be practicing. Every month of delay is a month of continued exposure for the public. The Board does not have the authority to reduce its jurisdiction. It has only the capacity it is given.
FY 2024–2025 — The Core Disparity
Cases Received
Formal complaints filed
Investigators Available
Full-time Board staff
78 cases from the current fiscal year remain open and unassigned. Each additional investigator would reduce backlog by approximately 45 cases annually.
What your contribution funds
Covers the administrative processing cost of one formal complaint from intake to assignment.
Funds one hour of investigative work — the equivalent of a practitioner interview or records review.
Covers the cost of one expert consultation used to evaluate technical evidence in a complex case.
Partially funds a full disciplinary hearing — the due-process mechanism that protects both the public and the practitioner.
Protect the Public Trust
Your contribution supports the investigative capacity of this Board. Charter is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
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