Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 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 Section
626.2815(9),
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 Section
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.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 624.308, 626.2816 FS. Law Implemented 624.307(1), 626.2815, 626.2816, 626.869(5) FS.
New 8-17-93, Amended 4-11-94, 4-29-01, Formerly 4-228.230, Amended 4-12-17.
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