§ 8805. Special provisions. An individual who meets the requirements for a license as a licensed behavior analyst, pursuant to subdivision two of section eighty-eight hundred four of this article, or certification as a certified behavior analyst assistant, pursuant to subdivision one of section eighty-eight hundred four of this article, except for examination, experience and education, and who is certified or registered by a national certifying body having certification or registration standards acceptable to the commissioner, may be licensed or certified, without meeting additional requirements as to examination, experience and education, provided that such individual submits an application to the department.