(a) (1) Each unit shall issue an expedited license to a service member, veteran, or military spouse who meets the requirements of this section.

(2) If a service member, veteran, or military spouse meets the requirements for licensure, a unit shall issue the license within 60 days after receiving a completed application.

(b) An application for a 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:

(i) the applicant has held a valid license in good standing issued in another state for at least 1 year; and

(ii) each valid license held by the applicant issued in another state is in good standing;

(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.