The Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians shall grant a license to an applicant who:
- (1) Completes an apprenticeship as defined by the Earn and Learn Act, Arkansas Code § 17-6-101 et seq.;
- (2) Passes the National Optician's Practical Examination with a score required for licensure, if deemed to be necessary by the board and required of all applicants;
- (3) Pays any fees deemed necessary by the board;
- (4) Does not have a disqualifying criminal record as determined by the board under state law; and
- (5) Completes all other requirements for licensure unrelated to training and education.