21 NCAC 48G .0111         EXEMPTIONS

(a)  To qualify for an exemption from the rules in this Subchapter, a licensee must furnish the applicable information required on the Continuing Competence Compliance Form.

(b)  A member of the United States Armed Services is exempt pursuant to Rule. 0104 of this Section from compliance if on active duty for such period of time as G.S. 105-249.2 would grant an extension to file a tax return. The reporting period shall commence on January 1 following the licensee's discharge from active duty.

(c)  The Board shall grant an exemption from completing applicable continuing competence requirements to any licensee who becomes disabled or sustains a personal hardship that makes completion of continuing competence requirements impractical. The exemption may last for a period not to exceed two years, which shall be granted to the applicant based upon the applicant's documented treatment of care.

(d)  In cases of personal or family hardships, including medical issues or deployment, the Board shall allow the licensee up to an additional one year to complete the applicable continuing competence requirements.

(e)  Upon written application to the Board, any licensee who is 65 years of age or older and is not engaged in practice or patient treatment shall be granted an exemption from completing continuing competence requirements.

(f)  Other requests for partial exemptions for hardships or circumstances beyond the control of the licensee shall be granted by the Board upon written application of the licensee.

(g)  A licensee seeking an exemption pursuant to this Rule shall provide written documentation to the Board to support the exemption.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-270.92; 93B-15;

Eff. January 1, 2009;

Amended Eff. January 1, 2014;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 1, 2018.