The board shall waive the education and examination requirements for an applicant who submits an application on or before January 1, 2018, and who, on or before July 1, 2017:

(a) Is 21 years of age or older;

(b) has successfully completed secondary schooling or its equivalent;

(c) (1) (A) has completed a minimum of 1,350 hours of study, excluding online study in the field of acupuncture; and

(B) has been engaged in the practice of acupuncture with a minimum of 1,500 patient visits during a period of at least three of the five years immediately preceding July 1, 2017, as evidenced by two affidavits from office partners, clinic supervisors or other individuals approved by the board, who have personal knowledge of the years of practice and number of patients visiting the applicant for acupuncture. The board may adopt rules and regulations for further verification of the applicant’s practice of acupuncture; or

(2) has satisfactorily passed a license examination approved by the board;

(d) has a reasonable ability to communicate in English; and

(e) has paid all fees required for licensure as prescribed by Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-7611, and amendments thereto.