(a)  The director may waive all or part of the examination requirements prescribed in §§ 23-25-12, 23-25-13 and 23-25-14 on a reciprocal basis with any other state which has substantially the same examination requirements and standards of competency, and for federal employees qualified under substantially the same examination requirements and standards of competency.

(b)  The director is authorized to adopt regulations, including, but not limited to, regulations establishing procedures for establishing and implementing reciprocal agreements, providing verifying credentials to out-of-state applicators, and assuring compliance.