Sec. 10.60.03.04. Extension of Time

A. The Board may grant an extension and conditionally renew a license for 6 months if the Board determines that:

(1) Failure to fulfill the continuing education requirements is a result of:

(a) Functional impairment or prolonged illness that has been diagnosed by a health care practitioner;

(b) Mandatory military service or deployment;

(c) A prolonged absence from the United States;

(d) An officially declared disaster; or

(e) Financial hardship; and

(2) The licensee attempted to meet the requirements.

B. A licensee’s failure to obtain the required continuing education units on or before the end of the 6-month extension shall result in the licensee’s inability to practice as an environmental health specialist in the State.

C. If a licensee cannot obtain the required continuing education units on or before the end of the 6-month extension, the licensee may submit an application for inactive status.

D. A licensee’s failure to obtain the required continuing education units within the 6-month extension period or to submit an inactive status application shall result in the license being placed on non-renewed status.