(1) The board has authority to grant an extension of time in order to complete the basic CPE requirement or to grant a written hardship exception for a specific period of time, for reasons of individual hardship (i.e. health or military service).

(a) To request an extension or exception, an individual must submit the appropriate form and fees prior to the CPE requirement deadline of December 31. The board will grant a hardship exception on a case-by-case basis.