Sec. 6. To become a registered veterinary technician, a person must:
(1) not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the person's ability to practice competently;
(2) pay the required fees;
(3) be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(4) have successfully completed four (4) years of high school education or an acceptable equivalent;
(5) have either successfully completed an accredited veterinary technology program or have been a registered veterinary technician on August 31, 1981; and
(6) show that the person has the necessary knowledge and skills to be a registered veterinary technician, demonstrated by successfully passing the required examinations.