Section 30-202-4.4.2 - Exemptions - A registrant may be exempt from participating in the continuing education program for one of the following reasonsA. A first-time registrant by examination or first-time reciprocal registrant shall be exempt through his/her first application for renewal B. Participant is an emeritus status landscape architect C. Participant is a civilian who serves on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of time exceeding one hundred and eighty (180) consecutive days during the biennial report period D. Hardship cases will be considered by the Committee on an individual basis. Any hardship request must be approved by the Committee in writing prior to the exemption being allowed. Acceptance or rejection of the hardship request shall be at the sole discretion of the Committee, whose decision shall be final and binding. 30 Miss. Code. R. 202-4.4.2