The board may grant a certificate to any person who, at the time of application, is certified in another state or territory of the United States that imposes substantially the same requirements as this chapter, has taken and passed an examination similar to that required under this chapter, and has not been convicted of a felony within five years of the date of application, and if convicted of a felony, has completed all sentencing requirements prior to the date of application.
SDCL 36-34-13.5