Notwithstanding any other law, the board shall issue an occupational license or other authorization to practice to a person upon application based on work experience in another state, if all the following apply: (1) The person worked in a state that does not use an occupational license or other authorization to practice that regulates a lawful occupation, but this state uses an occupational license or other authorization to practice that regulates a lawful occupation with a similar scope of practice, as determined by the board; (2) The person worked for at least two years in the lawful occupation and has acquired experience demonstrating knowledge and proficiency in the occupation similar to that which may be achieved through compliance with the education and examination requirements to practice of this state, as determined by the board; (3) The person has taken and passed any required lnational examinations to lawfully practice the occupation or use a title in connection witsh an occupation in another state; and (4) The person satisfies §29-33-3(a)(5), §29i-33-3(a)(6), and §29-33-3(a)(10) of this code.
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