(a) (1) Each unit shall issue an expedited license to a service member, veteran, or military spouse who meets the requirements of this section.
(2) If a service member, veteran, or military spouse meets the requirements for licensure, a unit shall issue the license within 60 days after receiving a completed application.
(b) An application for a license shall include the following, in the form and manner required by the unit:
(1) proof that the applicant is a service member, veteran, or military spouse;
(2) proof that the applicant holds a valid license in good standing issued in another state;
(3) if the applicant is a service member or veteran, proof that the applicant is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State;
(4) if the applicant is a military spouse, proof that the applicant’s spouse is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State;
(5) if a criminal background check is required by the unit for licensure, proof of application for a criminal background check;
(6) proof that the applicant has submitted the full application for licensure; and
(7) payment of any application fee required by the unit.
(c) Before issuing a license under this section, the unit shall determine that the requirements for licensure in the other state are substantially equivalent to, or exceed the requirements for, licensure in this State.