Each unit shall issue an expedited license to an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse who meets the requirements of this section. If an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse meets the requirements for licensure, a unit shall issue the license within 60 days after receiving a completed application. An application for a license shall include the following, in the form and manner required by the unit: proof that the applicant is an active service member, eligible veteran, or eligible spouse; proof that: the applicant has held a valid license in good standing issued in another state for at least 1 year; and each valid license held by the applicant issued in another state is in good standing; if the applicant is an active service member or eligible veteran, proof that the applicant is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State; if the applicant is an eligible spouse, proof that the applicant’s spouse is assigned to a duty station in the State or has established legal residence in the State; if a criminal background check is required by the unit for licensure, proof of application for a criminal background check; proof that the applicant has submitted the full application for licensure; and payment of any application fee required by the unit. An individual authorized to practice in the State under § 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article may not be required to apply for expedited licensure under this section to practice in the State.