209.05.20 Ark. Code R. 008

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 10, October, 2024

Rule 209.05.20-008 - Reciprocity and Temporary Permits (Amended)

FINAL RULE

AGENCY NO. 092.00

092.00.1-17.RECIPROCITY AND TEMPORARY PERMITS

(Adopted 9/11/2019)

30.Reciprocity for Veterinarians:

A. A veterinarian applying for reciprocal licensure must meet the following requirements:

(1) The applicant must hold a substantially similar license to practice veterinary medicine in another jurisdiction of the United States.

(a) A license from another jurisdiction of the United States is substantially similar to an Arkansas license to practice veterinary medicine if the other jurisdiction's licensure qualifications require:

(i) A diploma from an accredited or approved college of veterinary medicine; or

(ii) A certificate from either the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates or the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence.

(b) The applicant's license in another jurisdiction of the United States must be in good standing;

(c) The applicant's license in another jurisdiction of the United States must not be held in a suspended or probationary status;

(d) The applicant's license in another jurisdiction of the United States must not have been revoked for an act of bad faith or a violation of a law, rule, or ethics; and

(2) The applicant must have passed the National Board Examination, Clinical Competency Test, North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or a future equivalent.

B. A veterinarian must submit a completed application as described in Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-301, the required fee(s), and the following documentation:

(1) As evidence that the applicant's license from another jurisdiction of the United States is substantially similar to an Arkansas license to practice veterinary medicine, the applicant must submit the following:

(a) Evidence of a current and active license in that jurisdiction; and

(b) Evidence that the jurisdiction's licensure requirements match those listed in A. (1)(a) (i) or (ii).

(2) As evidence that the applicant meets the requirements in A. (1)(b) through (d), the applicant must submit the following:

(a) The names of all jurisdictions of the United States in which the applicant is currently or has been previously licensed; and

(b) A primary source license verification from each of those jurisdictions.

(3) As evidence that the applicant meets the requirement in A. (2), the applicant must transfer his or her score on the National Board Examination, Clinical Competency Test, North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or a future equivalent, to the Board through the American Association of Veterinary State Boards, or its future equivalent.

31.Temporary Permits for Veterinarians:

A. A temporary permit will be issued to a veterinarian immediately upon receipt of the application, the required fee(s), and the documentation required under paragraph 30. B. 1. (a) and (b).

B. If the Board determines that the applicant meets the requirements for reciprocal licensure as described in paragraph 30. A. (1) through (2), a license will be issued upon the receipt of all required documentation listed in paragraph 30. B. (1) through (3).

C. If the Board determines that the applicant does not meet the requirements for reciprocal licensure as described in paragraph 30. A. (1) through (2), the applicant may still apply for licensure by examination.

32.Reciprocity for Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technologists:

A veterinary technician or veterinary technologist applying for reciprocal certification will follow the process outlined in Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-306.

209.05.20 Ark. Code R. 008

Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume MMXX Number 13, Effective 7/18/2020