(1) Licensees who have become licensed in Florida during the current biennium shall be exempt from continuing education requirements except for the requirement of Florida Statutes § 471.0195, regarding Advanced Building Code training and the Florida-approved Laws and Rules and Professional Ethics hours required by paragraphs 61G15-22.001(1)(a) and (b), F.A.C.
    (2) Any licensee whose license is placed in retired status shall be exempt thereafter.
    (3) Any licensee whose license is placed in inactive status, for so long as it remains inactive.
    (4) Any licensee who is a member of the United States Armed Forces and maintains Florida licensure pursuant to Florida Statutes § 455.02
    (5) This rule shall be reviewed, and if necessary, repealed, modified, or renewed through the rulemaking process five years from the effective date.
Rulemaking Authority 455.213(7), 471.017(3), 471.019 FS. Law Implemented 455.213(6), 455.2179, 471.017(3) FS. History-New 9-16-01, Amended 12-29-19, 11-16-20, 2-1-23.