1. A laboratory which was in operation in this state on January 1, 1967, is not required to be licensed pursuant to this chapter before January 1, 1972, but may apply for a license before that date. Unless such a laboratory is so licensed, the Division shall not include it in the registration list of laboratories meeting the minimum standards and qualifications of this chapter.
2. A person who was operating a laboratory in this state on January 1, 1967, may continue to do so or may be employed in a laboratory before, on or after July 1, 1972, without qualifying as a laboratory director or pursuant to any rules pertaining to technical personnel. A person who was employed in a laboratory in this state on January 1, 1967, may be employed in a laboratory before, on or after January 1, 1972, without qualifying pursuant to any rules pertaining to technical personnel.