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This bill amends the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act in Mississippi to exempt the practices of dentistry and optometry from its provisions, meaning individuals seeking to practice dentistry or optometry in Mississippi will no longer be able to use the streamlined licensing process established by this act if they hold a license in another state. The Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act, generally, allows individuals who are licensed and in good standing in another state to obtain a license in Mississippi if they meet certain criteria, such as having a similar scope of practice and meeting the original licensing requirements of the other state. This bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws related to the licensing of dentists and optometrists to reflect these exemptions.

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