(a) (1) In this section, “BRAC” means the Base Realignment and Closure process as announced by the United States Department of Defense.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall waive the examination requirements for a journey natural gas fitters license for an individual who is licensed to provide gas fitting services as a journeyman in Virginia.

(b) The Board shall grant a waiver under this section to an applicant who files a request before July 1, 2012, if the applicant:

(1) pays the appropriate fee required under § 12-306 of this subtitle;

(2) provides adequate evidence that the applicant:

(i) meets the qualifications otherwise required by this title;

(ii) holds an active license in good standing in Virginia;

(iii) holds a license that is equivalent to the State license; and

(iv) has experience in the provision of natural gas services that meets the time requirements of § 12-302 of this subtitle; and

(3) has relocated to the State as a family member of a BRAC employee.