(a) Renewal application submission before deployment.--The following shall apply:
(1) A servicemember who is scheduled to be deployed outside this Commonwealth may apply for renewal of a license if the deployment will occur when the license is eligible for renewal.
(2) The servicemember may submit to the licensing board all requirements for renewal prior to deployment outside this Commonwealth.
(3) The licensing board shall provide a review of the application and information received.
(4) If the licensing board finds that a requirement is not met, the licensing board shall notify the servicemember of the deficiency.
(5) The licensing board shall process the application upon the opening of the next licensing renewal.
(b) Reactivation after deployment.--A licensing board may reactivate a license of a servicemember after the expiration of the license without penalty if the renewal period occurred during deployment outside of this Commonwealth. The servicemember must seek reactivation of the license within one month following the end of the deployment.
(c) Extension of continuing education.--A licensing board shall extend a requirement to complete continuing education or continued competency requirements for up to six months after the end of deployment outside of this Commonwealth of a servicemember if the servicemember meets all other requirements for license renewal.
(d) Military spouse.--This section shall apply to a military spouse if the military spouse resides with the servicemember during deployment outside of this Commonwealth.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 63 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (STATE LICENSED)
Chapter 33 - Military and Veterans' Licensure
Section 3302 - Bureau requirements
Section 3303 - Licensing for military applicants
Section 3304 - Relevant military experience
Section 3305 - Renewal of license for deployed servicemembers