(1) In determining a chiropractic college's eligibility for accreditation and approval in the state of Washington, the commission may utilize recognized national or international chiropractic accrediting bodies that meet the criteria in WAC
246-808-040 (3)(d), (e), and (f), unless the chiropractic college applies directly to the commission for accreditation and approval under RCW
18.25.025, and meets all criteria of WAC
246-808-040.