1. (a)

   1. (1) Each unit shall issue an expedited license to an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse who meets the requirements of this section.
   2. (2) If an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse meets the requirements for licensure, a unit shall issue the license within 60 days after receiving a completed application.

2. (b) An application for a license shall include the following, in the form and manner required by the unit:

   1. (1) proof that the applicant is an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse;

   2. (2) proof that:

      1. (i) the applicant has held a valid license in good standing issued in another state for at least 1 year; and
      2. (ii) each valid license held by the applicant issued in another state is in good standing;
   3. (3) if the applicant is an active service member or eligible veteran, proof that the applicant is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State;
   4. (4) if the applicant is an eligible 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. (5) if a criminal background check is required by the unit for licensure, proof of application for a criminal background check;
   6. (6) proof that the applicant has submitted the full application for licensure; and
   7. (7) payment of any application fee required by the unit.

Added as Business Regulation § 2.5-105 by Acts 2013, c. 154, § 2, eff. July 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 155, § 2, eff. July 1, 2013. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 312, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2020, c. 176, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 177, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020; Acts 2025, c. 5, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 6, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025. Renumbered as Business Regulation § 2.5-106 by Acts 2025, c. 250, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.