MS HB1014

Occupational licensing boards must issue licenses, certifications, or registrations to military-trained applicants who have completed military training, testing, and practice substantially equivalent to Mississippi standards and have engaged in active practice for at least two of the five years preceding application.

Occupational licensing boards must issue licenses to military spouses holding current licenses from other jurisdictions with substantially equivalent standards, demonstrating competency, with no disciplinary action, and in good standing.

All occupational licensing boards may issue temporary practice permits to military-trained applicants or military spouses from jurisdictions with equivalent standards while they complete licensure requirements.

Nonresidents licensed under this act receive the same rights and obligations as Mississippi residents, and all relevant military service experience counts toward practice years required for licensure.

Each occupational licensing board must implement these military licensure requirements within one year of the act's effective date of July 1, 2013.