(a) The commission may recognize a valid license issued by another jurisdiction as satisfactorily qualifying a nonresident person to obtain a comparable license in this state: Provided, That the nonresident has qualified for original license in his or her jurisdiction of residence by examination and by complying with all the provisions for obtaining an original license in that jurisdiction and the jurisdiction affords the same privilege to licensees of this state.
(b) In order to obtain a license in this state, a nonresident applicant must:
(1) Submit the appropriate application and fee, if any;