As Amended
SEC. 73-57-27. Renewal of licenses.
(1) A license shall be renewed biennially except as herein provided. The board shall mail notices at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to expiration for renewal of license to every person to whom a license was issued or renewed during the preceding renewal period. The licensee shall complete the notice of renewal and return it to the board with the renewal fee before the date of expiration.
(2) Upon receipt of the notice of renewal and the fee, the board shall verify its contents and shall issue the licensee a license for the current renewal period, which shall be valid for the period stated thereon. The board, with the advice of the council, shall establish continuing education requirements for biennial renewal of the license, which shall include proof of completion of at least fifteen (15) clock hours approved by the board for continuing education credit.
(3) A licensee who allows his license to lapse by failing to renew it may be reinstated by the board upon payment of the renewal fee and reinstatement fee provided that such request for reinstatement is made within two (2) years of the end of the renewal period.
(4) A respiratory care practitioner who does not engage in the practice of respiratory care during the succeeding renewal period is not required to pay the renewal fee as long as he remains inactive. If he desires to resume the practice of respiratory care, he shall notify the board of his intent and shall satisfy the current requirements of the board in addition to remitting the renewal fee for the current renewal period of the reinstatement fee. Requirements of the board shall include a specific period of time of continuous inactivity after which testing is required.
(5) The board is authorized to establish fees for replacement and duplicate licenses.
SOURCES: Laws, 1991, ch. 500, Sec. 14, eff from and after July 1, 1991.