Section 89.073. Temporary 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 examining board shall grant a temporary license, certification, or permit specified under s. 89.06 to an individual who the examining board determines meets all of the following requirements:

(a) The individual applies for a temporary credential under this section on a form prescribed by the examining 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 credential 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 specified under s. 89.06 .

(d) The individual pays the fee established under s. 89.063 .

(e) The individual meets all other requirements established by the examining board by rule.

(3)  A temporary credential granted under this section expires 180 days after the date the examining board issues it unless, upon application by the holder of the credential, the examining board extends the credential.

2015 a. 179 .