To qualify for an exemption from the continuing education requirement, the licensee shall submit an application to the board documenting the existence of one of the following conditions:
- (a) The licensee is renewing for the first time.
- (b) The licensee is called to active duty in the armed forces of the United States for a period exceeding 120 consecutive days in a renewal period. This individual may be exempt from obtaining 15 CEUs of the 30 CEUs required during the renewal period.
- (c) The licensee chooses to have the license placed on inactive status or emeritus status as specified in K.A.R. 66-6-10. If the licensee elects to return to practice, the licensee shall earn 30 CEUs for the last renewal period or shall meet the requirement specified in K.A.R. 66-14-1(b).
(Authorized by K.S.A. 74-7013; implementing K.S.A. 74-7013 and K.S.A. 74-7025; effective March 1, 1996; amended Feb. 4, 2000; amended Nov. 1, 2002; amended Sept. 26, 2014; amended Dec. 4, 2020.)