(a) Definitions. As used in this section:

1. (1) “Uniformed service member” means an:

   1. (A) Active or reserve component member of the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Space Force, or National Guard;
   2. (B) Active component member of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps; or
   3. (C) Active or reserve component member of the United States Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service; and
2. (2) “Uniformed service veteran” means a former member of the United States uniformed services discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

(b) The Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board shall grant expedited licensure to an applicant who 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 a:

   1. (A) Person under subdivision (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this section;
   2. (B) 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) 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 expedited licensure upon receipt of all of the below:

1. (1) Payment of the initial licensure fee;
2. (2) An application showing the applicant meets the licensure requirements described in this part;
3. (3) Evidence that the applicant is a qualified applicant under subsection (b) of this section; and
4. (4) Evidence that the applicant has passed the required examinations.

(d) Military temporary license.

1. (1) The executive director of the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board shall issue a temporary license immediately upon receipt of the fee and the other documentation described in subdivisions (c)(1), (2), and (3) of this section.
2. (2) The temporary license shall be effective for ninety (90) days or until the applicant provides the document required in subdivision (c)(4) of this section showing the applicant has passed the required examinations.