What stipulation exists for individuals who held registrations as of September 30, 1993?

Individuals who held registrations as of September 30, 1993, are exempt from new training and examination requirements. This means that those who have maintained their registration since that date are not subject to more recent mandates for training or testing that may have been introduced after that date. This exemption recognizes the experience and credentials of those professionals who were already in the field, acknowledging their established expertise and allowing them to continue their duties without the burden of undergoing additional training that newer entrants into the industry may need to complete.

The other considerations, such as needing to complete new training programs or renew annually without exceptions, do not apply to these individuals, as their long-standing status grants them certain privileges under the regulations. They are also not required to pass a regulatory compliance examination, as that applies to individuals who became registered after the cutoff date. This framework is established to ensure a balance between maintaining industry standards and recognizing the contributions of experienced professionals.