§ 45.502. Exemption and waiver.

 (a)  An individual applying for initial licensure shall be exempt from the continuing education requirement for biennial renewal in the period following that in which the license is granted.

 (b)  The Board may waive all or part of the continuing education requirement for a biennial renewal period upon request of a licensee. The request must be made in writing, with supporting documentation, and include a description of circumstances sufficient to show why compliance is impossible. Waiver requests will be evaluated by the Board on a case-by-case basis. Waivers may be granted for serious illness, military service or other demonstrated hardship. The Board will send written notification of its approval or denial of a waiver request.

   This section cited in 49 Pa. Code §  45.501 (relating to credit hour requirements); and 49 Pa. Code §  45.507 (relating to disciplinary action authorized).