Sec 32-827. Comity

Notwithstanding section 32-825, the board may issue a license to an applicant upon oral examination if the applicant has passed a written examination for and has been licensed to practice podiatry in another state or country from which he applies, provided:

1. The written examination of such other state or country was, in the opinion of the board, equivalent to the examination it used at the time the applicant passed such examination.

2. The requirements in such state or country were, at the date of registration or licensing, substantially equal to those then in force in this state.

3. The applicant has lawfully practiced podiatry in the state or country from which he applies for not less than five years within the seven years immediately preceding his application for a license in this state.

4. The applicant complies with all other requirements set forth in this chapter for a license.