§ 17-90-302 - Reciprocity. - Arkansas Statutes

17-90-302. Reciprocity.

(a) Any person from another state desiring to engage in the practice of optometry in this state may be issued a certificate at the sole discretion of the State Board of Optometry without a written examination upon satisfactory proof that he or she:

(1) Is qualified under this chapter;

(2) Has been issued a certificate or license to practice optometry by a state having licensure requirements at least equal in scope and standards to Arkansas with whom the board has an agreement of reciprocity; and

(3) Has engaged in the practice of optometry for a period of three (3) years in the other state and has complied with all the requirements of the Arkansas licensure law at the time of application.

(b) He or she shall be required to pay a fee to the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Optometry for registration in a reasonable amount to be fixed by the board.