1. Unless the board is part of an effective interstate compact, an executed license transfer, existing interstate mobility, or reciprocity agreement with another state, a board shall issue a license to an out-of-state licensee applicant to practice in this state if, upon application to the board, the applicant: a. Actively has used the license for two of the three years immediately preceding submitting an application under this section; b. Provides or demonstrates competency and education in the profession or occupation through methods determined by the board; c. Has not committed any act that constitutes grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license to practice that profession or occupation in this state unless the board determines, in its discretion, the act is not an impediment to the granting of a license to practice in this state; d. Has not been disciplined in any jurisdiction in which the individual has held a license within the last ten years; e. Is not under an active investigation by another licensing or disciplinary authority or law enforcement authority in a state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction; f. Submits to a state and federal criminal background check, paid for by the applicant, and conducted in the manner provided under section 12-60-24 if required by the board and the board has statutory authority to repeat the background check; and g. Pays the fees established by the board.

2. Subdivision f of subsection 1 does not apply to the state board of law examiners, which may conduct a character and fitness investigation.