(a) A person employed as an electrical inspector as of August 16, 2013, shall be issued a temporary electrical inspector license upon submission of the following information to the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas:
(1) Proof of employment with the state or a political subdivision of the state as an electrical inspector in the State of Arkansas;
(2) Verification of work experience as required by rule of the board; and
(3) Payment of a license fee as required by rule of the board.
(b)
(1) A temporary license issued under this section shall expire on January 1, 2014.
(2) A recipient of a temporary license shall be eligible to apply for an electrical inspector license under this chapter.