(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall allow a full or partial exemption from certification continuing education requirements for the following individuals:
- (1) An active duty military service member deployed outside of the State of Arkansas;
- (2) A returning military veteran applying within one (1) year of his or her discharge from active duty; or
- (3) The spouse of a person under subdivisions (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section.
- (b) The commission may require the completion of continuing education before issuing a subsequent certification for renewal purposes.