Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 14-1-16 - Member of Military License16.1. The Board shall issue a license to a member of the military who is assigned to active duty in this state, and satisfies the following conditions:16.1.1. Holds a current license from another jurisdiction, and that jurisdiction's requirements for licensure are substantially equivalent to or exceed the requirements for licensure for licensure for the Board; and16.1.2. Has demonstrated competency in optometry as determined by the Board; and16.1.3. Has not committed any act in any jurisdiction that would have constituted grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation of a license to practice that occupation in this state at the time the act was committed; and16.1.4. Is in good standing; has not been disciplined by the agency that has had jurisdiction to issue the license, certification or permit; and has no pending complaints.16.2. A nonresident licensed under this section is entitled to the same rights and subject to the same obligations as required of a resident licensed, certified, or registered by the Board.16.3. Any member of the military shall receive expedited application processing. The Board shall review the application for a waiver and issue a decision for approval or disapproval within fifteen (15) days.16.4. The Board shall issue a license to a member of the military or shall notify an applicant when the applicant's military training or experience does not satisfy the requirements for licensure and specify the criteria or requirements that the board determined the applicant failed to meet and the basis for that determination.16.5. All initial fees for applications under this section shall be waived by the Board.