§ 17-101-303 — License without examination or license by endorsement

(a) The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, at its discretion, may issue a license without written examination to any qualified applicant who furnishes satisfactory evidence that he or she is a veterinarian and has: (1) For the five (5) years before filing his or her application, been a practicing veterinarian and licensed in a state, territory, or district of the United States having license requirements at the time the applicant was first licensed which are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter; (2) Qualified as a diplomate of a specialty board approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association; (3) Been awarded a postgraduate degree in veterinary medicine; or (4) Been recognized as an expert in the veterinary profession. (b) At its discretion, the commission may examine, orally or practically, any person applying for a license under this section, provided that the applicant has had no disciplinary proceedings pending or completed in another jurisdiction.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 155, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1975, No. 650, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1138; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1; 1995, No. 1348, § 2.