69B-228.230. Extensions

(1) A request for an extension of time to complete continuing education requirements must be submitted to the Department on Form DFS-H2-460, Request for Extension of Time, which is incorporated by reference in rule 69B-228.180, F.A.C., a minimum of 15 days prior to the compliance date.

(2) The Department shall grant an extension of time of 90 days to complete the minimum continuing education requirement to an individual upon a showing of good cause.

(3) “Good cause” means an incident or occurrence which is beyond the control of the applicant and which prevents compliance. Examples of good cause include: Disabling accident, illness, or declared national emergency.

(4) A granted request for extension of time shall only apply to a single compliance cycle.

(5) Receiving an extension to complete continuing education does not eliminate the requirement to maintain an active appointment within a 48 month period to retain licensure.

(6) Failure to complete continuing education requirements before the expiration of a granted extension shall result in the termination of appointments as prescribed in subsection 626.2815(10), F.S.

(7) A maximum of four (4) 90-day extensions may be granted for each compliance period if acceptable documentation is received by the Department.

(8) Licensees who are unable to comply with the continuing education requirements due to active duty in the military shall submit a written request for a waiver to the Department pursuant to subsection 626.2815(2), F.S.

(a) The waiver request must include a copy of the military orders.

(b) The timeframe for active duty, as listed within the military orders, must fall within the compliance cycle.

Rulemaking Authority 624.308, 626.2816 FS. Law Implemented 624.307(1), 626.2815, 626.2816, 626.869(5) FS. History–New 8-17-93, Amended 4-11-94, 4-29-01, Formerly 4-228.230, Amended 4-12-17.