64B12-9.016. Eligibility of Individuals Licensed in Another State
Effective on Thursday, May 24, 2007
1(1) For purposes of determining eligibility for examination of an individual pursuant to Section 15484.007(1)(d)2.16and 3., F.S., the Board shall interpret the phrase “immediately preceding application” to mean that the individual must apply for the examinations set forth in subsections 4264B12-9.001(1), 43(3) and (4), F.A.C., for licensure in Florida within two (2) years of ceasing the actual practice of opticianry in the other state upon which the eligibility is claimed.
72(2) Applicants for examination pursuant to Section 79484.007(1)(d)2., F.S., 81shall submit with the application, documentation that they are actively licensed to practice opticianry, in another state, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States, for a period of more than 3 years immediately preceding application; and, that they meet the examination qualifications as provided in Section 127484.007(1)(d)2., F.S.129Periods of apprenticeship or training in opticianry shall not be considered to constitute any portion of the required years of practice.
