13. An applicant seeking initial licensure as a skin care specialist shall:
a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.162)
b. Demonstrate successful completion of a course of instruction in the practice of a skin care specialty, the curriculum for which is to be established by the board pursuant to regulation at:
(1) a school of cosmetology and hairstyling licensed in this State; or
(2) a public school approved by the State Board of Education to offer a vocational program in cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture or skin care specialty or other cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture or skin care specialty program approved by the State Board of Education; or
(3) a school of cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture or skin care specialty licensed in another state or foreign country which, in the opinion of the board, offers curricula which is substantially similar to that offered at licensed schools within this State; and
c. Take and pass an examination conducted by the board.