# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-12: Sec. 20-12. Licensure without examination. Limited practice based on out-of-state or military license > Connecticut · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-12 ## Section - **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-12 - **Heading:** Sec. 20-12. Licensure without examination. Limited practice based on out-of-state or military license - **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 370 / Section 20-12 ## Text (b) Except as hereinafter provided, the department may, in its discretion, and on receipt of five hundred sixty-five dollars, likewise accept and approve, in lieu of the examination required in section 20-10 , a diploma of the National Board of Medical Examiners or a certificate of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, subject to the same conditions as hereinbefore set forth for acceptance, in lieu of examination, of a license from a board of medical examiners or any board authorized to issue a license to practice osteopathic medicine, osteopathy or its equivalent of any state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia or the Medical Council of Canada, and may issue to such diplomate or certificate holder a statement certifying to the fact that the person named therein has been found qualified to practice medicine and surgery. (c) In lieu of the examination required in section 20-10 , the department may, under such regulations as the Commissioner of Public Health, with advice and assistance from the appropriate board, may establish, and upon the receipt of one hundred fifty dollars, accept and approve the application of any physician for a temporary license to practice solely in any state facility, and issue such license, subject to the same conditions set forth in subsection (a) of this section for the acceptance of a license from another jurisdiction or the application of a person who has been a resident student in and a graduate of a medical school listed in the World Health Organization Directory, and has received the degree of doctor of medicine, osteopathic medicine or other academic distinction that, in the judgment of such board, is equivalent to the degree of doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine from such a school and has completed an additional year of postgraduate experience subsequent to the receipt of said degree. Such temporary license shall not be issued for a period longer than twelve months. During the period such temporary license is in effect, such physician shall make application for an examination administered or approved by the department under the supervision of the appropriate board. (d) No license shall be issued under this section to any applicant against whom professional disciplinary action is pending or who is the subject of an unresolved complaint. The department shall inform the Connecticut Medical Examining Board, established pursuant to section 20-8a annually of the number of applications it receives for licensure under this section. (e) Any physician or surgeon who holds a license in good standing in another state may practice as a youth camp physician in this state without a license for a period not to exceed nine weeks. (f) Any physician licensed or otherwise authorized to practice medicine by the armed forces of the United States may practice as a physician without a license in a free clinic in this state provided (1) the physician does not receive payment for such practice, and (2) the physician carries, either directly or through the clinic, professional liability insurance or indemnity against liability for professional malpractice equal to or greater than that required of state-licensed physicians under section 20-11b . See Sec. 19a-88b re renewal of license of person serving in U.S. armed forces. Cited. 207 C. 346. Under former statute, not necessary to present diploma required in Sec. 20-11. 11 CS 212. “May accept” is mandatory. Id.; 13 CS 463. A regulation which imposes additional requirements beyond those contained in statute is a nullity. Id. ## Nearby sections - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-8a Sec. 20-8a. Connecticut Medical Examining Board. Medical hearing panels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-8a.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-9 Sec. 20-9. Who may practice medicine or surgery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-9.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-10 Sec. 20-10. Qualification for licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-10.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-10b Sec. 20-10b. Continuing medical education: Definitions; contact hours; attestation; record-keeping; exemptions, waivers and extensions; reinstatement of void licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-10b.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-10d Sec. 20-10d. Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-10d.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-11 Sec. 20-11. Examination; fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-11.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-11a Sec. 20-11a. Permit for participation in intern, resident physician or medical officer candidate program. Requirements for participation in clinical clerkship programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-11a.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-11b Sec. 20-11b. Professional liability insurance required. Reports from insurance companies. Exception to insurance requirement. Retired physician providing free services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-11b.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-12 Sec. 20-12. Licensure without examination. Limited practice based on out-of-state or military license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-12.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-12a Sec. 20-12a. Physician assistants. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-12a.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-12b Sec. 20-12b. Physician assistant license. Temporary permit. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-12b.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-12c Sec. 20-12c. Physician assistant to have supervising physician. Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-12c.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-12d Sec. 20-12d. Medical functions performed by physician assistants. Prescriptive authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-12d.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-12e Sec. 20-12e. Petition concerning ability to practice of physician assistant. Notification to department of termination or restriction of privileges of physician assistant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-12e.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C370_S20-12. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.