Notwithstanding section 5-228, a person is entitled to receive a license under this chapter if he complies with the requirements of each of the following:

1. Submits to the commission under oath an application for a license on a form supplied by the commission.

2. Is licensed in another state in which the licensing requirements are at least substantially equivalent to those of this state and which grants similar reciprocal privileges to persons licensed under this chapter.

3. Pays the prescribed fees.