# KRS § 320.260: 320.260 Holder of existing license exempt from examination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C320_S320.260

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 320.260
- **Heading:** 320.260 Holder of existing license exempt from examination
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 320 / Section 320.260

## Text

320.260 Holder of existing license exempt from examination.

Any person, who, on June 17, 1954, was the holder of a valid, unrevoked license to

practice optometry issued to him under the laws of this state, shall not be required to take

an examination under this chapter, but shall secure an annual renewal of his license, and

in every other respect shall be subject to this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [KRS § 320.200 320.200 Declaration of legislative policy concerning practice of optometry](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C320_S320.200.md)
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- [KRS § 320.230 320.230 Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners -- Appointment -- Qualifications -- Vacancies -- Quorum -- Compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C320_S320.230.md)
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- [KRS § 320.242 320.242 Immunity from liability of board members and employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C320_S320.242.md)
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- [KRS § 320.260 320.260 Holder of existing license exempt from examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C320_S320.260.md)
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- [KRS § 320.280 320.280 Renewal certificates -- Administrative regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C320_S320.280.md)
- [KRS § 320.290 320.290 Display of licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C320_S320.290.md)
- [KRS § 320.295 320.295 Prohibition against false, misleading, or deceptive advertising](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C320_S320.295.md)
- [KRS § 320.300 320.300 Unlawful practices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C320_S320.300.md)
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