(a) A license to perform electrical work issued by a municipality or region is valid only in the municipality or region or in another municipality or region under a reciprocal agreement.
(b) A person who holds a license to perform electrical work or electrical sign work issued by a municipality or region that elects to discontinue issuing or renewing licenses may apply for an equivalent license under this chapter without complying with the applicable examination requirement if the person:
(1) held the municipal or regional license for the preceding year; and
(2) submits an application for a license under this chapter within 90 days of the date the municipality or region stops issuing or renewing licenses.