Section 6711-A. Limited permits to engage in the practice of veterinary technology

Permits limited as to eligibility, practice, and  duration,  shall be issued by the department to eligible applicants as follows:
    1.  Eligibility.  Persons  shall  be eligible for a limited permit who
  fulfill all requirements for a license as a veterinary technician except
  those relating to the examination and citizenship or permanent residence
  in the United States.
    2. Duration. A limited permit issued pursuant to  subdivision  one  of
  this section shall be valid for one year or until the individual has had
  the  opportunity  to  take  the  state  veterinary  technician licensing
  examination and receive the results of this examination, whichever shall
  occur first. It may be renewed once at the discretion of the  department
  if  the  permit  holder has not had a reasonable opportunity to take the
  state veterinary technician licensing examination during the period  for
  which such limited permit was originally issued.
    3. Fees. The fee for each limited permit and for each renewal shall be
  fifty dollars.