A. The board by rule, adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, may authorize the licensing of a person who has not met the examination requirement of this Chapter, if the person is licensed or registered to practice a discipline of geoscience under the law of another state or a foreign country.
B. The board may issue a license to an applicant who provides proof of licensure or registration under requirements that the board determines to be substantially similar to those established by this Chapter.