(1) Each applicant shall present satisfactory evidence when seeking license renewal that in the period since the license was issued or last renewed the applicant has completed twelve and five-tenths (12.5) hours of NSGC or ABMG continuing education units (CEUs) and/or other means as approved by NSGC for re-certification by ABGC or ABMG every five (5) years, prorated for the length of the license.
(2) The board shall make exceptions for licensees from the continuing education requirements, including waiver of all or a portion of these requirements or the granting of an extension of time in which to complete these requirements, upon a finding of good cause following receipt of a written request for exception based upon emergency or hardship. Emergency or hardship cases include, but are not limited to:(a) Long-term personal illness or illness involving a close relative or person for whom the licensee has caregiving responsibilities;(b) Where the licensee can demonstrate that the required course(s) are not reasonably available; and(c) Other demonstrated economic, technological or legal hardships that substantially relate to the ability to perform or complete the continuing education requirements.
(a) Long-term personal illness or illness involving a close relative or person for whom the licensee has caregiving responsibilities;
(b) Where the licensee can demonstrate that the required course(s) are not reasonably available; and
(c) Other demonstrated economic, technological or legal hardships that substantially relate to the ability to perform or complete the continuing education requirements.