D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6405
Prior to June 1, 1994 in order to qualify for a license under this chapter, an applicant shall receive a passing score, as determined by the Board, on a practical examination developed by the Board (the District examination) or the national examination including a practical examination portion.
The Board shall administer the District examination at least two (2) times a year.
An applicant shall not be eligible to take the District examination until the applicant meets all other requirements for a license.
The District examination shall consist of a demonstration by the applicant of competency in the practice of optometry.
Effective June 1, 1994, the Board will no longer administer the District examination. Instead applicants shall comply with the requirements of subsection 6404.5. However, until that time applicants will have the option of sitting for the District practical examination separately or the national examination that includes a practical examination portion.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6405