Temporary certificate.

1. The board may, in its discretion, issue a temporary certificate for one year authorizing the certificate holder to practice chiropractic if, in the opinion of the board, a need exists and the person possesses the qualifications prescribed by the board for the certificate, which shall be substantially equivalent to those required for licensure under this chapter . No requirements of the law pertaining to regular permanent licensure are mandatory for the temporary certificate except as specifically designated by the board. The granting of a temporary certificate does not in any way indicate that the person is eligible for regular licensure or that the board is obligated to issue the person a regular license. 2. The fee for the temporary certificate shall be based on the administrative costs of issuing the certificates. 86 Acts, ch 1127, §1 ; 2006 Acts, ch 1184, §94 ; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §125 ; 2007 Acts, ch 126, §37 ; 2007 Acts, ch 215, §250 ; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §64