Rhode Island § 5-29-8 - Podiatrists
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§ 5-29-8. Podiatrists
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-29-8
§ 5-29-8. Conduct of examination — Issuance of license — Filing of papers.
(a) All applicants are required to take an examination with respect to theory as well as a practical examination. Any applicant who has fulfilled all requirements other than completion of residency is permitted to take the theoretical examination, but no applicant is permitted to take the practical examination until he or she has satisfactorily passed the theoretical examination and has completed his or her residency as provided in § 5-29-6.
(b) The application and examination papers shall be deposited in the files of the division, and they shall be prima facie evidence of all matters contained in them. All licenses shall be signed by the director of health and shall be attested by his or her seal.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 5-29-8
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 5-29-8 cover?
Section 5-29-8 ("Podiatrists") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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