§20-1503.1. Continuing education.
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A. Every certified shorthand reporter and every court reporter temporarily employed by the district court, Workers' Compensation Commission, Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims, or Corporation Commission shall annually complete at least four
(4)hours of continuing education approved by the State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters.
B. A certified shorthand reporter or court reporter is exempt from the requirements of subsection A of this section if the reporter verifies under oath to the State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters that he or she:
1. Has attained the age of sixty-five
(65)before or during the calendar year for which the reporter seeks an exemption;
2. Is a member of the Armed Forces on full-time active duty during the entire calendar year for which the reporter seeks an exemption; or
3. Has provided written verification by a licensed physician that a medical condition has prevented the court reporter from working in such capacity and completing continuing education for the calendar year for which the reporter seeks an exemption. Added by Laws 1998, c. 311, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1998. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 237, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2003, c. 183, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2004, c. 293, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2022, c. 110, § 2.