A. Upon proper application to the Board, and payment of the fee required by the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act, the Board shall issue without examination a temporary permit to practice physical therapy or to practice as a physical therapist assistant in this state for a period of not to exceed one (1) year to any person who meets the qualifications required for applicants to take the examination and who submits satisfactory evidence to the Board that such applicant is in this state on a temporary basis to assist in a case of medical emergency or to engage in a special physical therapy project. The Board may shorten the term of the temporary permit for less than one (1) year.

B. Upon proper application and payment of fees, the Board may issue a temporary permit to a person who has applied for a license pursuant to the provisions of Section 887.7 of this title, and who is eligible to take the examination pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. Such temporary permit shall be available to an applicant only with respect to his first application for licensure. Such permit shall expire upon notice that the applicant has or has not passed the examination.