Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.168 - BOARD OF OPTOMETRY
Subchapter 24.168.4 - General Provisions
Rule 24.168.402 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.168.402

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) All applicants for licensure shall submit a completed application.

(2) The application material must include the following:

(a) verification of successful passage of all parts of the national optometry examination administered by the NBEO with scores sent directly from the examination agency;

(b) verification of passage of the TMOD examination;

(c) verification of graduation with a transcript sent directly from the college, university, or institution approved by the ACOE, and recognized by ARBO, in which the practice and science of optometry is taught;

(d) license verifications from all states where a licensee has held or holds a license;

(e) a copy of a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank;

(f) the appropriate fee; and

(g) any other information the board may require.

(3) Applicants actively licensed in another state, but not meeting the qualifications of (2)(a), (b), or (c), must pay an endorsement fee and shall be reviewed by the board on a case-by-case basis.

(4) Applicants shall read and understand the statutes and rules of the board for compliance with their profession.

(5) Proof of an applicant's familiarity with the board statutes and rules is evidenced by attestation on the application.

AUTH: 37-1-131, 37-10-202, 37-10-302, MCA; IMP: 37-1-131, 37-1-304, 37-10-301, 37-10-302, 37-10-304, MCA

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