52:17B-41.9 - Meetings of board; examinations; qualifications as candidates - New Jersey Statutes

52:17B-41.9.  Meetings of board;  examinations;  qualifications as candidates
    The board shall meet at least twice annually, at which time candidates applying for certification shall be examined and their qualifications determined;  and the board may meet at such other times and places as the board  may prescribe.  A candidate shall qualify for examination and licensure as an  ophthalmic dispenser upon providing the board with proof that he:

    a.  Holds a high school diploma or equivalent;  and

     b.  Has fulfilled either of the following requirements;

     (1) Holds an associate degree in ophthalmic science or its equivalent from an accredited institution and has worked full-time as an apprentice ophthalmic dispenser under the supervision of a licensed ophthalmic dispenser for not less  than 4 months nor more than 1 year prior to taking the examination;  or

    (2) Has served not less than 36 calendar months as an apprentice dispenser during which time he has satisfactorily completed not less than the requisite number of school hours of board-approved courses in ophthalmic science, said number of hours to be determined by the board.

     L.1952, c. 336, p. 1082, s. 9.  Amended by L.1979, c. 155, s. 1.