Maine § 1362. - Professional development
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1362. — Professional development, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1362.. Professional development
1. Requirement for renewal. Beginning with registrations or licenses that expire in December 2005, every person seeking renewal under section 1357 must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the person has completed 30 professional development hours within the period for which the registration or license was issued.
2. Failure to meet requirement. The board may not renew a license of an applicant who fails to meet the professional development requirements under subsection 1. If an applicant subsequently fulfills the requirement after the license has expired, the board may renew the license for the remainder of the 2-year period for which a renewal would have been valid but for the applicant's failure to meet the professional development requirement.
3. Review; monitoring. The board shall review and monitor compliance with the professional development requirement under subsection 1.
4. Exemptions. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the board or a 3-person committee of the board may allow an exemption or a partial exemption of the requirements of this section to a person seeking renewal under section 1357 upon the showing of an extenuating situation, hardship or disability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1362.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1362. cover?
Section 1362. ("Professional development") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 1362.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1362." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 1362. apply to my situation?
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