Sec. 08.32.035. - Temporary license.

(a) The board may issue without examination a temporary license to an applicant for examination who is licensed to practice dental hygiene in another state and who meets the criteria of AS 08.32.030 but who has been in active clinical practice for less than two years immediately preceding application. A temporary license expires at the time notice is given of the results of the next scheduled examination and may not be reissued.

(b) A person practicing dental hygiene under (a) of this section is subject to all other provisions of this chapter and laws and regulations that apply to the practice of dental hygiene in this state.

(c) Time in active clinical dental hygiene practice under a temporary license may not be credited toward licensure by credentials under AS 08.32.030 .