(1) The licensee shall:

(a) Verify on renewal forms provided by the department, that the minimum continuing education has been completed within the two-year renewal cycle prior to the licensee's renewal date; and

(b) Keep records for four years as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 7.

(2) Audits. The department may conduct random compliance audits of continuing education records, as described in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 7.

(3) Exemptions. In certain emergency situations, the department may excuse all or part of the continuing education requirement as described in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 7. The department may require verification of the emergency.