§ 2.5-105. Temporary license

   (a) In general. -- Each unit shall issue an expedited temporary license to a service member, veteran, or military spouse who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) Validity. -- A temporary license issued under this section is valid until the earlier of:

   (1) 6 months after the date of issuance; or

   (2) the date on which a license is granted or a notice to deny a license is issued by the unit.

(c) Application. -- An application for a temporary license shall include the following, in the form and manner required by the unit:

   (1) proof that the applicant is a service member, veteran, or military spouse;

   (2) proof that the applicant holds a valid license in good standing issued in another state;

   (3) if the applicant is a service member or veteran, proof that the applicant is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State;

   (4) if the applicant is a military 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) if a criminal background check is required by the unit for licensure, proof of application for a criminal background check;

   (6) proof that the applicant has submitted the full application for licensure; and

   (7) payment of any application fee required by the unit.

(d) Determination that requirements for licensure in other state substantially equivalent to or exceed State requirements. -- Before issuing a temporary license under this section, the unit shall determine that the requirements for licensure in the other state are substantially equivalent to, or exceed the requirements for, licensure in this State.

HISTORY: 2013, ch. 154, § 2; ch. 155, § 2.