| (a) If an applicant notifies the board no later than one day
prior to the date of examination that he or she is unable to take the examination,
the board will apply the examination fee to a subsequent application to take
the examination.
(b) If an applicant fails to appear for a scheduled examination
without prior notice to the board, the applicant must pay another examination
fee when he or she applies for a subsequent examination unless the board excuses
the non-appearance as provided in subsection (c) of this section.
(c) An applicant who fails to appear for examination without
prior notice may be excused for illness, death in the immediate family, disabling
traffic accident, court appearance, jury duty, or military duty, or other
extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the applicant. The applicant
must submit to the board a notarized affidavit setting out the reasons for
not appearing, along with any supporting documents, no later than 14 days
after the examination date. Documentation for medical absences must have the
original signature of the medical practitioner. Stamped signatures will not
be accepted.
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