New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 16 - OPTOMETRIC PRACTITIONERS
Part 13 - CONTINUING EDUCATION
Section 16.16.13.11 - EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES - DEFERRAL OR WAIVER CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.16.13.11
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. A licensee may request a deferral or waiver of continuing education or CPR certification requirements in writing, at least thirty (30) days prior to the license's expiration, should any of the following occur:
(1) licensee experiences prolonged
debilitating illness; or
(2) one of
licensee's immediate family members suffers prolonged debilitating illness;
or
(3) licensee is called to active
duty by the national guard, any branch of the United States armed forces, or
other recognized public service.
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.
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