(1) A passing score on an examination shall be valid for two years from the examination date until December 31, 2014.

(2) An applicant must complete all qualifying education and experience prior to taking the examination.

(3) Effective January 1, 2015, an applicant shall be required to successfully complete and pass the 2015 or later examination requirements of the AQB.

(4) The applicant must successfully complete and pass the examination required in (3) within 24 months of receiving the board's approval to take the examination.

(5) The examination is administered by a testing agency under contractual agreement with the board.