Section 43-35-23 - Continuing education - Preapproval requirements1. As provided under section 43-35-17, each certificate holder shall earn board-approved continuing education during every two-year reporting cycle to qualify for certificate renewal, except a new certificate holder is not required to earn continuing education until the second renewal year following initial certification.2. Continuing education coursework may be provided by the national ground water association, the North Dakota well drillers association, incorporated, a board-sponsored workshop, the department of environmental quality, the state water commission, or by any board-approved course provider.3. A continuing education course must be preapproved by the board unless otherwise provided under this section. A continuing education course provider or a certificate holder shall request preapproval of continuing education coursework by submitting to the board a course outline, the instructor's name, the length of the training, and an explanation of how the training relates to the construction and service of water wells.4. A certificate holder may request approval of education that was not preapproved by submitting to the board verification of attendance, a course outline, and an explanation of why preapproval was not obtained. The board shall determine on a case-by-case basis whether to approve education that was not preapproved.Amended by S.L. 2019 , ch. 365( HB 1377 ), § 3, eff. 3/29/2019.Amended by S.L. 2017 , ch. 199( SB 2327 ), § 49, eff. 4/29/2019.