The board may issue a certification to a person as a registered forester in this state, without requiring an examination, to an applicant from another jurisdiction who:

1. (1) Is not a resident of this state;
2. (2) Is of good moral character;
3. (3) Holds a valid forestry license or other authorization to practice forestry in another jurisdiction which meets requirements that are substantially equivalent to the certification requirements set forth in this article;
4. (4) Is not currently being investigated by a disciplinary authority of this state or another jurisdiction, does not have charges pending against his or her authorization, and has never had his or her authorization revoked;
5. (5) Has not previously failed an examination for certification in this state;
6. (6) Has paid all the applicable fees; and
7. (7) Has completed such other action as required by the board.