(a) As used in this section:

1. (1) “Automatic licensure” means the granting of occupational licensure without an individual's having met occupational licensure requirements provided under Title 17 of the Arkansas Code or by this part; and
2. (2) “Uniformed service veteran” means a former member of the uniformed services of the United States who was discharged under circumstances other than dishonorable.

(b) The Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques shall grant automatic licensure to an individual who is the holder in good standing of a license with a similar scope of practice issued by another state, territory, or district of the United States and is:

1. (1) A uniformed service member stationed in the State of Arkansas;
2. (2) A uniformed service veteran who resides in or establishes residency in the State of Arkansas; or

3. (3) The spouse of:

   1. (A) A person under subdivisions (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this section;
   2. (B) A uniformed service member who is assigned a tour of duty that excludes the uniformed service member’s spouse from accompanying the uniformed service member and the spouse relocates to this state; or
   3. (C) A uniformed service member who is killed or succumbs to his or her injuries or illness in the line of duty if the spouse establishes residency in the state.

(c) The board shall grant such automatic licensure upon receipt of all of the below:

1. (1) Payment of the initial licensure fee;
2. (2) Evidence that the individual holds a license with a similar scope of practice in another state; and
3. (3) Evidence that the applicant is a qualified applicant under subdivisions (b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(3) of this section.