1. A. A licensee may request a deferral or waiver of continuing education or CPR certification requirements in writing, at least 30 days prior to the license’s expiration, should any of the following occur:

   1. (1) licensee experiences prolonged debilitating illness; or
   2. (2) one of licensee’s immediate family members suffers prolonged debilitating illness; or
   3. (3) licensee is called to active duty by the national guard, any branch of the United States armed forces, or other recognized public service.

2. B. The written request for deferral or waiver shall contain an explanation of the underlying circumstance and shall include documentation in support of the request. At its discretion, the board may grant the request or variance.

   HISTORY of 16.16.13 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC History:

   Material in the part was derived from that previously filed with the commission of public records - state records center and archives:

   OEB 73-1, Rule No. 6 of the Administrative Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Examiners in Optometry, filed 10-18-73.

   NMBO Rule 6, Board Rule No. 6 - Continuing Education, filed 1-17-87.

   NMBO Rule 7, Board Rule No. 7 - Continuing Education, filed 7-22-92.

   History of Repealed Material: [Reserved]

   Other History:

   16 NMAC 16.13, Continuing Education, filed 9-21-95, replaced that relevant portion of NMBO Rule 6, Board Rule No. 6 - Continuing Education and NMBO Rule 7, Board Rule No. 7 - Continuing Education.

   16 NMAC 16.13, Continuing Education, filed 9-21-95, renumbered and reformatted to 16.16.13 NMAC, Continuing Education, effective 03-15-2001.

[16.16.13.11 NMAC - N, 03-10-2005; A, 03-22-2008; A, 07-06-2012]