(a) A person holding a valid license as an embalmer or funeral director in another state, United States territory, or provincial authority for an appropriate time as determined by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services may apply for a license to practice in this state as an embalmer or a funeral director, or both.

(b)

(1) An application shall be made by filing with the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services a certified statement from the secretary of the examining board of the state, United States territory, or provincial authority in which the applicant holds his or her license, showing the basis upon which the license was issued.

(2) Upon receipt of the application and fee, the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services may issue a temporary working number that is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.

(c)

(1) To obtain a license, the applicant shall pass an exam to prove his or her proficiency, including without limitation knowledge of the laws and rules of this state pertaining to funeral service.

(2) An applicant may take the examination at one of the regularly scheduled examination sessions as determined by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services.

(3) If the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services is satisfied with the proficiency of the applicant, upon receipt of the fees prescribed by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services, a license may be granted.

(4) Failure to meet testing requirements shall result in revocation of the temporary working number, and the applicant shall reapply and pay the reapplication fee prescribed by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services to be licensed under this subchapter.