340.306. Waiver of examination, when--grade score transfer permitted, when. - Missouri Statutes

Waiver of examination, when--grade score transfer permitted, when.

340.306. 1. The board may issue a certificate of registration to anapplicant, without examination, if the applicant submits proof,satisfactory to the board, that the applicant:

(1) Is currently registered in another state, territory, district orprovince of the United States or Canada having standards for admissionsubstantially the same as the standards in Missouri, and that the standardswere in effect at the time the applicant was first admitted to practice inthe other state, territory, district or province of the United States orCanada; and

(2) Has been employed and supervised by a licensed veterinarian for aperiod of at least five consecutive years preceding the applicant'sapplication to practice as a veterinary technician in Missouri.

2. If the applicant has not been licensed in another state,territory, district, or province of the United States or Canada for fiveconsecutive years, the board may determine that the applicant is eligiblefor licensure by grade score transfer. For a previous examination score tobe transferred for a current licensing period, the score must be receivedwithin the five-year period immediately preceding the application. If suchpassing score is not received within three attempts, the board may requirethe applicant to appear before the board and/or submit evidence that theapplicant has completed continuing education.

(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 53, A.L. 1999 S.B. 424, A.L. 2004 H.B. 869)