(a) Notwithstanding the requirements of section 59.6 of this Title, a license to practice medical physics issued by another state, territory, or jurisdiction may be accepted by the department for licensure in New York State provided that the following conditions are met:

1. (1) an application has been made and all required fees paid to the department;
2. (2) the requirements for such license have been determined by the department to be substantially the same as the requirements of article 166 of the Education Law; and
3. (3) the applicant meets all other requirements for professional licensure as a medical physicist in this State.