Sec. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the commission shall issue a temporary license or certificate to an individual to allow the individual to provide emergency medical services if the individual satisfies the following conditions:
(1) The individual applies for the temporary license or certificate in the manner prescribed by the commission.
(2) The individual has, within the past five (5) years, held:
(A) a certificate or license under this article; or
(B) an equivalent certificate or license in another state;
to provide emergency medical services.
(3) The individual remains in good standing with the issuing entity and the license or certification described in subdivision (2):
(A) was retired, surrendered, or otherwise inactivated by the individual; and
(B) was not revoked, suspended, or relinquished by the issuing entity.