No person shall be eligible for licensure under this chapter unless such person furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board of all of the following:

(1) Having met the education, training, and experience requirements of Code Section 43-10A-11, 43-10A-12, or 43-10A-13 regarding that specialty for which a license is sought;

(2) Having successfully passed the examination established for that specialty under Code Section 43-10A-9, except that persons meeting the requirements of subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 43-10A-13 shall not be required to pass such examination;

(3) Having paid any required license fee; and

(4) Having furnished at least two personal references from supervisors, teachers, or any combination thereof.