Section 202.01. Type of request.

  State residents may request an exemption from the sign language interpreter licensure requirement pursuant to s. 440.032 (2) (c) 2. , Stats., for one of the following purposes:

(1)  To provide services to a specific consumer. Unlicensed interpreters applying for a temporary or permanent exemption under this subsection shall demonstrate that the individual to whom services will be provided and for which the exemption is being requested cannot reasonably obtain services from an interpreter licensed under s. 440.032 (3) , Stats., to meet his or her needs due to specific language requirements, cultural requirements, or physical, mental, or emotional conditions.

(2)  To provide services for a specific period of time. Unlicensed interpreters applying for a temporary or permanent exemption under this subsection shall demonstrate that it is not possible to obtain a sign language interpreter licensed under s. 440.032 (3) , Stats., and the existence of a need to provide sign language interpretation services.