18. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board shall issue without examination to a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who holds a valid license issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia which, in the judgment of the board, has education and experience requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this act and P.L.2003, c.18 (C. 45:9-37.34b et al.).

L.1983,c.296,s.18; amended 2003, c.18, s.13.