Texas has a similar thing going on (technically), but you still have to pass an NCEES[0] exam, which is not easy.

Also, if (in Texas) you stamp something outside of your area of expertise and it comes up in a review, it's viewed as if you never had the stamp in the first place[1]

[0]: https://ncees.org/exams/pe-exam/

[1]: https://pels.texas.gov/downloads/lawrules.pdf - rules 133.97(b) and 137.59(b)