In response to a petition completed pursuant to rule 16.5(17A,80B), the Iowa law enforcement academy council may in its sole discretion issue an order waiving in whole or in part the requirements of a rule if the council finds, based upon clear and convincing evidence, all of the following:
1. The application of the rule would impose an undue hardship on the person for whom the waiver is requested;2. The waiver from the requirements of the rule in the specific case would not prejudice the substantial legal rights of any person;3. The provisions of the rule subject to the petition for a waiver are not specifically mandated by statute or another provision of law; and4. Substantially equal protection of public health, safety, and welfare will be afforded by a means other than that prescribed in the particular rule for which the waiver is requested.Iowa Admin. Code r. 501-16.3