Section 12 AAC 36.530 - Exemptions(a) A professional architect, engineer, land surveyor, or landscape architect is exempt from the continuing education requirements of 12 AAC 36.510-12 AAC 36.550 for the first biennial registration renewal period following initial issuance of the professional architect, engineer, land surveyor, or landscape architect registration.(b) A registrant is exempt from the continuing education requirements of 12 AAC 36.510 - 12 AAC 36.550 for renewal of the professional architect, engineer, land surveyor, or landscape architect registration for the biennial registration period immediately following a period of service by the registrant on active duty in the armed forces of the United States exceeding 120 consecutive days within a 12-month period.(c) A registrant who is in retired status under 12 AAC 36.115 is exempt from the continuing education requirements of 12 AAC 36.510 - 12 AAC 36.550 during the time the registrant is retired, except that a retired registrant who wishes to return to active practice as a professional architect, engineer, land surveyor, or landscape architect must meet the requirements of 12 AAC 36.115, including continuing education requirements applicable under 12 AAC 36.510(j).(d) A registrant may request an exemption from the continuing education requirements of 12 AAC 36.510 - 12 AAC 36.550 by submitting a written request to the board that describes the reasons for the request and includes supporting documentation. If the board finds good cause, the board will grant an exemption under this subsection to a registrant who is experiencing a physical disability, serious illness, family emergency, or other extenuating circumstance.(e) A professional architect, engineer, land surveyor, or landscape architect is partially exempt from the continuing education requirements of 12 AAC 36.510 - 12 AAC 36.550 if that individual has been registered as a professional architect, engineer, land surveyor, or landscape architect for a duration of 30 or more years in a NCEES, NCARB, or CLARB recognized jurisdiction. The individual must complete eight hours per biennial licensing period.Eff. 10/18/2007, Register 184; am 7/12/2008, Register 187; am 7/13/2011, Register 199; am 10/15/2023, Register 248, January 2024Authority:AS 08.48.071
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