The Department shall issue a sheet metal systems technician certificate or apprentice permit without examination, and by reciprocity, to any currently practicing sheet metal systems technician or apprentice who:
(1) completes an application for certification or permit by reciprocity established by the Department; and
(2) holds a similar authorization granted by any other state or local jurisdiction which establishes qualification requirements equal to, or greater than, those established under this Chapter (provided that the state or local jurisdiction grants such authorizations to any currently practicing, competent person holding a certificate or apprentice permit under this Chapter); and
(3) pays a fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150).