Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 23-2-5 - Exemptions5.1. The following licensees are not subject to the requirements of subsections 3.1 and 3.2 of this rule and may be exempt from mandatory continuing education:5.1.1. New licensees by way of examination are exempt for their first renewal period;5.1.2. A licensee serving on temporary active duty in the armed forces of the United States for a period of time exceeding one hundred twenty (120) consecutive days in a year is exempt from obtaining the professional development hours required during that year;5.1.3. A licensee experiencing physical disability, illness, or other extenuating circumstances may submit supporting documentation to the board and request exemption for the renewal year in which the disability, illness, or extenuating circumstance occurs. Upon review of the circumstances and approval by the board, the licensee is exempt;5.1.4. A licensee is exempt for any renewal year in which he or she is employed as a professional land surveyor and is assigned to duty outside of the United States for a period exceeding one hundred twenty (120) consecutive days during that year;5.1.5. A licensee who lists his or her occupation as "Retired" on the Board approved renewal form and who further certifies that he or she is no longer receiving any remuneration from providing professional land surveying services is exempt from the professional development hours required. In the event a retired licensee elects to return to the active practice of land surveying, the licensee shall acquire professional development hours for each year exempted up to two years prior to returning to active practice; and5.1.6. A nonresident licensee, who otherwise meets all renewal requirements and is licensed in any other state or jurisdiction approved and listed by the Board that has continuing professional competency requirements which the licensee has met, may certify compliance with the continuing professional competency requirements of the other jurisdiction in lieu of compliance with the provisions of subsection 3.1 of this rule.