Section 440.09. Reciprocal credentials for the spouses of service members.

 

(1)  In this section, “service member" means a member of the U.S. armed forces, a reserve unit of the U.S. armed forces, or the national guard of any state.

(2)  The department and each credentialing board shall grant a reciprocal credential to an individual who the department or credentialing board determines meets all of the following requirements:

(a) The individual applies for a reciprocal credential under this section on a form prescribed by the department or credentialing board.

(b) The individual is the spouse of a service member, and the spouse and service member temporarily reside in this state as a result of the service member's service in the U.S. armed forces, a reserve unit of the U.S. armed forces, or the national guard of any state.

(c) The individual holds a license, certification, registration, or permit that was granted by a governmental authority in a jurisdiction outside this state that qualifies the individual to perform the acts authorized under the appropriate credential granted by the department or credentialing board.

(d) The individual pays the fee specified under s. 440.05 (2) .

(e) The individual meets any other requirements established by the department or credentialing board by rule.

(3)  A reciprocal credential granted under this section expires 180 days after the date the department or credentialing board issues the reciprocal credential unless, upon application by the holder of the reciprocal credential, the department or credentialing board extends the reciprocal credential.

2011 a. 210 .