R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-25-10
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§ 5-25-10. Qualifications for licensure.
Official statutory text
Any applicant for licensure shall submit to the department written evidence on forms furnished by the department that the applicant meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Is a graduate of a school or college of veterinary medicine recognized and accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and by the department or certification by the Educational Council for Foreign Veterinary Graduates;
(2) Pays an application fee as set forth in § 23-1-54 at the time of submitting the application, which, in no case is returned to the applicant;
(3) Is of good moral character, evidenced in the manner prescribed by the department;
(4) Complies with any other qualifications that the department prescribes by regulation; and
(5) Complies with the continuing education requirements adopted by the department.
(1) Is a graduate of a school or college of veterinary medicine recognized and accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and by the department or certification by the Educational Council for Foreign Veterinary Graduates;
(2) Pays an application fee as set forth in § 23-1-54 at the time of submitting the application, which, in no case is returned to the applicant;
(3) Is of good moral character, evidenced in the manner prescribed by the department;
(4) Complies with any other qualifications that the department prescribes by regulation; and
(5) Complies with the continuing education requirements adopted by the department.
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