43-11-70.1. Temporary license authorized.

A person who furnishes the board satisfactory proof of being currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in another state and who has applied for, paid the fee for, and been authorized by the board to take the examination required by Code Section 43-11-70 shall be issued a temporary license to practice as a dental hygienist in this state. The temporary license shall be valid from the date of issuance until the results of the first examination scheduled for the applicant are released. If the applicant fails the examination or fails to appear at the examination, the temporary license shall automatically become invalid. No such temporary license shall be issued more than one time nor shall a temporary license be issued to an applicant who has previously failed the examination. If the applicant passes the examination, the temporary license shall remain valid until a license is issued. A temporary license shall be posted and displayed in the place in which the dental hygienist is employed.