Tennessee § 63-12-117 - Issuance of license without examination — Reciprocity.
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§ 63-12-117. Issuance of license without examination — Reciprocity.
The board, in its discretion, may issue a license without a written examination to a qualified applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant is a graduate of an approved veterinary college and meets all other standards adopted by the board in rules and regulations. At its discretion, the board may orally or practically examine any person qualifying for license under this section or may enter into agreement for reciprocal licensing with other states having substantially similar requirements for licensure. Acts 1967, ch. 80, § 17; T.C.A., § 63-1217; Acts 1983, ch. 57, § 9.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 63-12-117 ("Issuance of license without examination — Reciprocity.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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