This chapter shall not apply to a person or business entity that is located in and only conducts business in a county having a population of less than 30,000 inhabitants according to the most recent federal decennial census that would otherwise be required to be licensed under this chapter if the person or business entity had a business license for the installation, service, or monitoring of burglar alarm systems for five or more continuous years prior to August 1, 2013, except newly hired employees who must be subject to a background check by the board.