Rule Nine - Exemptions, Deferrals, and Waivers(a) Exemptions from MCLE Requirements(1) A member who is in Inactive, Retired or Active Pro Bono status pursuant to OSB Bylaw 6.101 is exempt from compliance with these Rules.(2) A member serving as Governor, Secretary of State, Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, Treasurer, or Attorney General during all or part of a reporting period must complete the minimum credit requirements in the categories of ethics, access to justice, and abuse reporting during the reporting periods set forth in MCLE Regulation 3.300(d). Such a member is otherwise exempt from any other credit requirements during the reporting period in which the member serves.(3) A new lawyer who has practiced law in another jurisdiction for two years or more upon admission to the Oregon State Bar is exempt from the NLMP requirements.(4) The MCLE Program Manager may grant any other exemption from the NLMP Requirements with the consent of the NLMP Coordinator, for good cause shown.(b) Deferral of NLMP Requirements (1) A new lawyer whose principal office on file with the bar, pursuant to the Bar Rules of Procedure, is outside the State of Oregon is temporarily deferred from the NLMP requirements. A New lawyer whose principal office remains outside the State of Oregon for two years or more is exempt from the NLMP requirements.(2) The following members are eligible for a temporary deferral from the NLMP requirements upon written request to the NLMP Coordinator:(i) A new member who is not engaged in the practice of law; and(ii) A new member serving as a judicial clerk.(3) The NLMP Coordinator may otherwise approve a deferral for good cause shown. Such a deferral is subject to continued approval of the NLMP Coordinator.(c) Expiration or termination of NLMP deferral(1) A new lawyer who ceases to qualify for a deferral under section (b) must notify the NLMP Coordinator and enroll in the NLMP within 28 days of the change in circumstance that led to the deferral.(d) Other Waiver, Exemption, Delayed or Substitute Compliance (1) Upon written request of a member or sponsor, the MCLE Program Manager may waive, grant exemption from, or permit substitute or delayed compliance with any requirement of these Rules. The request shall state the reason for the waiver or exemption and shall describe a continuing legal education plan tailored to the particular circumstances of the requestor. The MCLE Program Manager may grant a request upon a finding that (i) hardship or other special circumstances makes compliance impossible or inordinately difficult, or(ii) the requested waiver, exemption, or substitute or delayed compliance is not inconsistent with the purposes of these Rules.(2) If a new lawyer seeks approval of an exemption, or delayed or substitute compliance with the NLMP requirements, both the MCLE Coordinator and the NLMP Coordinator must approve the request.Or. State. Bar. R. Regul. and Polic. Nine
As amended effective 11/1/2022.