(a) Any person from another state desiring to engage in the practice of optometry in this state may be issued a licensure by endorsement at the sole discretion of the State Board of Optometry upon satisfactory proof that he or she:

1. (1) Is qualified under this subpart;
2. (2) Has been issued a certificate or license to practice optometry by a state, territory, the District of Columbia, or Canada having standards of proficiency at least equal to the standards of Arkansas;
3. (3) Has engaged in the lawful practice of optometry for a period of three (3) years of the past four (4) years in the other state, territory, the District of Columbia, or Canada and has complied with the requirements of the Arkansas licensure law at the time of application; and
4. (4) Has passed an Arkansas jurisprudence examination as approved by the State Board of Optometry.

(c) An application for licensure by endorsement shall be accompanied by:

1. (1) The fee described in subsection (b) of this section;
2. (2) Certification from all states or territories in which the applicant has practiced;

3. (3) A certificate of good standing from each authority that issued the license, setting forth:

   1. (A) The applicant’s:

(i) History with the authority;

1. (ii) Professional ability; and

   1. (iii) Continuing education compliance; and
   2. (B) Other information or data as the State Board of Optometry may deem necessary or expedient;
2. (4) A copy of the therapeutic license held by the applicant and current photo;
3. (5) A copy of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification held by the applicant;

4. (6) Transcripts from:

   1. (A) All colleges or universities attended by the applicant; and
   2. (B) An accredited school or college of optometry;
5. (7) Proof of completion of all parts of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination required at the time of graduation for initial licensure sent directly to the State Board of Optometry;
6. (8) Information on past medical malpractice claims and any disciplinary actions;
7. (9) Application to the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police for a state and national criminal background check, to be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the fee of thirty-eight dollars and fifty cents ($38.50) for processing; and

8. (10) Appear in person before the State Board of Optometry for an interview.

   1. (d) Upon furnishing satisfactory proof of fitness, the State Board of Optometry in its discretion may issue a license to practice optometry to the applicant without further cost except as otherwise provided in this part for the renewal of licenses.