Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-25-405 - Extension to File an Application for EMCT Recertification (Authorized by A.R.S. Sections 36-2202(A)(2), (A)(3), (A)(4), (A)(6), and (H) and 36-2204(1), (4), (5), and (7))

A. Before the expiration of a current certificate, an EMCT who is unable to meet the recertification requirements in R9-25-404 because of personal or family illness, military service, or authorized federal or state emergency response deployment may apply to the Department in writing for an extension of time to file for recertification by submitting:

1. The following information in a Department-provided format:

a. The EMCT's name, address, telephone number, and email address;

b. The EMCT's current certification number;

c. The reason for requesting the extension; and

d. The EMCT's signature or electronic signature and date of signature; and

2. For an exemption based on military service or authorized federal or state emergency response deployment, a copy of the EMCT's military orders or documentation of authorized federal or state emergency response deployment.

B. The Department may grant an extension of time to file for recertification:

1. For personal or family illness, for no more than 180 days; or

2. For each military service or authorized federal or state emergency response deployment, for the term of service or deployment plus 180 days.

C. An individual applying for or granted an extension of time to file for recertification:

1. Remains certified according to A.R.S. § 41-1092.11 during the extension period, and

2. Shall submit an application for recertification according to R9-25-404.

D. An individual who does not meet the recertification requirements in R9-25-404 within the extension period or has the application for recertification denied by the Department:

1. Is not an EMCT, and

2. May submit an application to the Department for initial EMCT certification according to R9-25-403.

E. The Department shall approve or deny a request for an extension to file for EMCT recertification according to Article 12 of this Chapter.

F. If the Department denies a request for an extension to file for EMCT recertification, the applicant may request a hearing according to A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-25-405

Adopted effective October 15, 1996 (Supp. 96-4). Section repealed; new Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 5372, effective January 3, 2004 (Supp. 03-4). Amended by expedited rulemaking at 24 A.A.R. 268, effective 1/9/2018.