Illinois § 14
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14.
A person shall be qualified for initial licensure as an optometrist if that person has applied in writing in form and substance satisfactory to the Department and who: (1) (blank); (2) has graduated, after January 1, 1994, from a program of optometry education approved by the Department or has graduated, prior to January 1, 1994, and has met substantially equivalent criteria established by the Department; (3) (blank); and (4) has met all examination requirements including the passage of a nationally recognized examination authorized by the Department. Each applicant shall be tested on theoretical knowledge and clinical practice skills. (Source: P.A. 99-909, eff. 1-1-17.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 14
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 14 cover?
Section 14 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 14?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 14" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 14 apply to my situation?
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