21 NCAC 63 .0406             MILITARY WAIVER OR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE

(a)  To request an extension of time to pay a license renewal fee pursuant to G.S. 93B-15, the licensee or certificate holder shall submit a written request for extension to the Board with a copy of the social worker's military orders and the extension approval granted by the Internal Revenue Service or the State Department of Revenue to file a tax return prior to the expiration of the license or certificate.

(b)  Licensees and certificate holders that have qualified for military waiver or extension are not required to take continuing education courses during any period of extension granted by the Board under this Rule. If the licensee or certificate holder chooses to take continuing education courses during a Board-approved period of extension, any continuing education credits approved during the extended time period shall not be utilized for future renewal periods.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90B-6; 90B-6.2; 93B-15;

Eff. July 1, 2011;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 19, 2015;

Amended Eff. October 1, 2021.