Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 14-1-17 - Military Spouse License17.1. The Board shall issue a license to the spouse of a resident member of the military who is assigned to active duty in this state if the spouse satisfies the following conditions:17.1.1. Holds a current license from another jurisdiction, and that jurisdiction's requirements for licensure are substantially equivalent to or exceed the requirements for licensure of the Board; and17.1.2. Has demonstrated competency in optometry as determined by the Board, such as having completed continuing education units or having had recent experience for at least two of the five years preceding the date of the application; and17.1.3. 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; and17.1.4. Is in good standing; has not been disciplined by the agency that had jurisdiction to issue the license to practice, certification or permit; and has no pending complaints.17.2. All relevant experience of a military spouse, including full-time and part-time experience, regardless of whether in a paid or volunteer capacity, shall be credited in the calculation of years of practice in an occupation as required under this rule.17.3. 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.17.4. Any spouse of a resident 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 of the military family waiver within fifteen (15) days.17.5. All initial fees for applications under this section shall be waived by the Board.