I like the current requirements as it is flexible for all chiropractors needs.  There are a lot of great online programs that I have taken in the past including radiology, ethics and recently the human trafficking training that have all been very informative and educational.  

By limiting to in person only as counting towards the 30 hours, that seems very restrictive.  Is this the trend in other states? 

I REALLY enjoy in person continuing education and that is definitely MY preference, but there was a time when I had a baby and was not able to travel as much or get to in person conferences as much as I would have preferred.  These special considerations need to be addressed and, as another commenter stated, if a person has an illness, it may be difficult for them to acquire all of their continuing education in a year. I also think about the administrative energy it would take to keep up with these exceptions.