The Board, upon recommendation by the Committee, may grant a license or certification to any person who at the time of application is licensed or certified by a governmental agency or other comparable recognized certifying authority located in another state, territory or jurisdiction, if in the opinion of the Committee, the requirements of that licensure or certification are substantially similar, at the time of initial certification or licensure, to requirements of the Act and this chapter.
N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34C-1.10