The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission will issue certification to an individual applying for Arkansas certification who:

1. (1) Holds a substantially equivalent certification issued by another state and who is in good standing with that state; and

2. (2) Is one (1) of the following:

   1. (A) An active duty military service member stationed in the State of Arkansas;
   2. (B) A returning military veteran applying within one (1) year of his or her discharge from active duty; or
   3. (C) The spouse of a person described by subdivision (2)(A) or (2)(B) of this section.