A. The board shall issue a license as a community signed language interpreter to a person who:
(1) files a completed application that is accompanied by the required fees; and
(2) submits satisfactory evidence that the person:
(a) has reached the age of majority;
(b) is of good moral character;
(c) has completed all educational requirements established by the board; and
(d) holds certification under a nationally recognized signed language interpreters organization or by an equivalent organization as defined by rule of the board.
B. The board shall issue a license as an educational signed language interpreter to a person who:
(1) files a completed application that is accompanied by the required fees; and
(2) submits satisfactory evidence that the person:
(a) has reached the age of majority;
(b) is of good moral character;
(c) has completed all educational requirements established by the board; and
(d) provides evidence of passing a skill assessment exam as established by rule.
C. The board shall issue a one-time, five-year provisional license to a person not meeting the community signed language interpreter or educational signed language interpreter requirements for licensure as a signed language interpreter pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act [Chapter 61, Article 34 NMSA 1978] if the person:
(1) has completed an interpreter education program or interpreter preparation program; or
(2) is employed as a community signed language interpreter or an educational signed language interpreter at the time that act becomes effective.