Up until December 31, 1972, the 4-year college requirement, or the equivalency requirement in substitution therefor, set forth in section 1 of P.L. 1967, chapter 44 (C. 54:1-35.25) shall be dispensed with and no applicant shall be prohibited from taking the examination for certification as tax assessor by reason of his failure to meet such requirement.
N.J.S. § 54:1-35.25a