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hold their office shall be three years, except that one of the
members first appointed under this Act shall hold his office for
one year, two for the term of two years, and two for the term of
three years, respectively, and until their successors shall be duly
appointed. In case of a vacancy occurring in said Board it shall
be filled by the Governor in conformity with this section.
Sec. 2. Said Board shall choose one of its members Presi-
dent, and one Secretary thereof, and three of its members shall
constitute a quorum. It shall meet at least once a year or
oftener at the call of three members.
Sec. 3. Within three months from the time of the passage of
this Act, it shall be the duty of every person engaged in the
practice of dentistry at that time in the State, to cause his or her
name and place of business to be registered with said Board, who

shall keep a book for that purpose, and persons so registering
shall receive a certificate to that effect from the Board.

Sec. 4. All persons, not graduates of regular dental colleges,
who may desire to enter the practice of dentistry in this State,
subsequent to the passage of this Act, may appear before said
Board and be examined with reference to their knowledge and
skill in dentistry; and to such as undergo a satisfactory examina-
tion, certificates to that effect, signed by said Board, shall be is-
sued. • All persons holding diplomas from reputable dental col-
leges may present the same to said Board, and on such presenta-
tion shall receive certificates without examination.
Sec. 5. Each person receiving a certificate shall pay to said
Board the sum of two dollars, and each person applying for an
examination, shall pay, in addition to the fee for certificate, if
granted, twenty-five dollars, which shall in no case be returned.
The fees received for examinations, registration and certificates
shall be appropriated to defray the expenses of the Board of
Registration in Dentistry.
Sec. 6. Any person who shall practice or attempt to practice
dentistry in this State, in violation of the provisions of this Act,
shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor and liable to indictment
therefor, and upon conviction shall be fined not less than fifty
nor more than one hundred dollars for each and every offense;
and such person's failure to duly register with the Board of Reg-
istration in Dentistry shall be evidence of such violation.
This Act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sec. 7.
Passed June I, 1888.