Any person who becomes an administrator of an adult residential facility, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1502, on or after July 1, 1996, shall, at a minimum, fulfill all of the following requirements:
(a)
Be at least 21 years of age.
(b)
Provide documentation of having successfully completed a certification program approved by the department and successfully passing the state examination.
(c)
Have a high school diploma or pass a general educational development test as described in Article 3 (commencing with Section 51420) of Chapter 3 of Part 28 of the Education Code.
(d)
Obtain a criminal record clearance as provided for in Sections 1522 and 1522.03.