(a) All applications submitted by Uniformed Service Members, Uniformed Service Veterans, and their spouses shall be expedited.

(b) A ninety (90) day temporary license shall be issued upon the receipt of an application and application fee submitted by a Uniform Service Member, a Uniformed Service Veteran or their spouse if the applicant holds in good standing a license from another jurisdiction with a similar scope of practice. The temporary license may be extended as necessary upon the showing of good cause by the applicant.

(c) Any applicant who is a Uniform Service Member, a Uniformed Service Veteran or their spouse and the applicant holds in good standing a license from another jurisdiction with a similar scope of practice shall not be required to demonstrate experience or be required to take the examination required by Ark. Code. Ann. § 17-25-306.

(d) A license held by a Uniform Service Member or their spouse who is on deployment outside the State of Arkansas shall not expire until 180 days following their return to the State.

(e) A license held in inactive status by a Uniform Service Member or their spouse who is on deployment outside the State of Arkansas shall not expire until 180 days following their return to the State.