Section 4741.12 — Reciprocity.
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(A)The state veterinary medical licensing board shall issue a license to practice veterinary medicine in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies:
(1)The applicant holds a license in another state.
(2)The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter in the practice of veterinary medicine in a state that does not issue that license.
(B)The board may issue a license to practice veterinary medicine without the examination required pursuant to section 4741.11 of the Revised Code to an applicant from another country who furnishes satisfactory proof to the board that the applicant meets all of the following criteria:
(1)The applicant is a graduate of a veterinary college accredited by the American veterinary medical association or holds a certificate issued, on or after May 1, 1987, by the education commission for foreign veterinary graduates of the American veterinary medical association or issued by any other nationally recognized certification program the board approves by rule.
(2)The applicant holds a license, which is not under suspension, revocation, or other disciplinary action, issued by an agency similar to this board of another country having requirements equivalent to those of this state, provided the laws of such country accord equal rights to the holder of a license to practice in this state who removes to such country.
(3)The applicant is not under investigation for an act which would constitute a violation of this chapter that would require the revocation of or refusal to renew a license.
(4)The applicant has a thorough knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of veterinary medicine in this state, as determined by the board.