(a) The acupuncture board may, through the executive director, issue a temporary license to practice acupuncture to an applicant who:
(1) submits an application on a form prescribed by the acupuncture board;
(2) has passed a national or other examination recognized by the acupuncture board relating to the practice of acupuncture;
(3) pays the appropriate fee;
(4) if licensed in another state, is in good standing as an acupuncturist; and
(5) meets all the qualifications for a license under this chapter but is waiting for the next scheduled meeting of the medical board for the license to be issued.
(b) A temporary license is valid for 100 days after the date issued and may be extended only for another 30 days after the date the initial temporary license expires.