SECTION 55:10-17-5. Exemptions

  A person may be exempt from participating in the continuing education program required by these Rules for one of the following reasons:

(1)   A first-time License or Registration issued by examination or reciprocity shall be exempt for his/her first renewal period if the first renewal period is less than two years from the original date of licensure or registration. A Reciprocal Licensee or Registrant will be exempt from these requirements if the Licensee or Registrant is licensed or registered in another jurisdiction and has met continuing education requirements equal to or exceeding the requirements of this Subchapter. The person shall certify to the Board that the requirements of this Subchapter have been met and substantiate same when audited.

(2)   A person who has taken emeritus status must certify to the Board that they are not currently practicing one of these professions. In the event the emeritus individual elects to return to active practice, the individual shall earn the continuing education required for the current licensing period, not to exceed two (2) years.

(3)   A person called to active military duty in the armed forces of the United States shall be exempt from obtaining the continuing education required for the duration of the temporary deployment and all penalties, if applicable and shall comply with OAC 55:10-3-13.

(4)   A person experiencing physical disability, illness or other extenuating circumstances may request exemption from the continuing education requirements. The individual shall provide supporting documentation for the Board's review. Such hardship cases will be considered by the Board on an individual basis.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 1333, eff 5-27-99; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 815, eff 5-11-07; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 574, eff 8-25-16]