ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                            S.B. 441

(ii) Holds a license to practice dentistry in another state which was
granted after passing THE APPLICANT, in that or any other state, PASSED A
REGIONAL BOARD. OR an examination OTHER THAN A REGIONAL BOARD that is
similar to the examination for which the applicant is seeking waiver;

(iii) Is not being investigated by a disciplinary authority of another
state, does not have charges pending against the applicant's license, and has not been
disciplined by a disciplinary or licensing authority of any other state or country, or
been convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would
be grounds for disciplinary action under § 4-315 of this subtitle; and

(iv) Has not previously failed an examination for licensure as a
dentist in this State.

[(d)] (E) An applicant for a general license to practice dental hygiene under
this section shall:

(1)     Pay the application fee required by § 4-304 of this subtitle; and

(2)     Provide adequate evidence that the applicant:

(i) Meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title for a
general license to practice dental hygiene;

(ii) Holds a license to practice dental hygiene in another state
which was granted after passing THE APPLICANT, in that or any other state, PASSED
A REGIONAL BOARD, OR an examination OTHER THAN A REGIONAL BOARD that is
similar to the examination for which the applicant is seeking waiver;

(iii) Is not being investigated by a disciplinary authority of another
state, does not have charges pending against the applicant's license, and has not been
disciplined by a disciplinary or licensing authority of any other state or country, or
been convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or country for an act that would
be grounds for disciplinary action under § 4-315 of this subtitle; and

(iv) Has not previously failed an examination for licensure as a
dental hygienist in this State.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2003.

May 22, 2003

The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.
President of the Senate
State House
Annapolis MD 21401

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, today I have
vetoed Senate Bill 441 - Frederick County - Annual Tax Sales - Notice.

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