(a)

1. (1) The Division of Environmental Quality shall issue a contractor license to an applicant who holds a comparable contractor license that is substantially similar to practice in the field of his or her occupation in another state, territory, or district in the United States.

2. (2) The applicant must demonstrate that he or she:

   1. (A) Holds a similar license in good standing;
   2. (B) Has not had a license revoked for bad faith or violation of law, rule, or ethics;
   3. (C) Is not holding a suspended or probationary license;
   4. (D) Is sufficiently competent in his or her field; and
   5. (E) Pays any fee required by this part.
3. (3) The applicant for a reciprocal license must also comply with continuing education and training requirements, and all bonding, financial security, and insurance requirements applicable for all contractors to maintain a license.

(b)

1. (1) If the applicant presents evidence of a current and active occupational license that is substantially similar to practice the field of his or her occupation in another state, territory, or district of the United States, and pays the necessary fee, the division will issue a temporary or provisional license.
2. (2) The temporary or provisional license will be effective for at least ninety (90) days, or until the division makes a decision on the application for license, unless the division determines that the applicant does not meet the requirements for reciprocity under this section, in which case the provisional or temporary license shall be revoked.