37-16-407. Renewal of license -- fee -- inactive status. (1) A person who practices the fitting of hearing aids and related devices shall annually pay to the department a fee as set by the board for a renewal of the person's license. The fee must be fixed by the board to be commensurate with board costs in administering licensure and related board functions. The fee must be increased 10% for each month or major portion of a month that the payment of the renewal fee is delayed after the expiration date. The maximum fee for a delayed renewal may not exceed twice the normal renewal fee as set by the board. A person applying for renewal whose license was suspended for failure to renew is required to submit to the examinations described in 37-16-403 as a condition of renewal for a 3-year period after suspension.
     (2) Each applicant for license renewal shall submit evidence showing completion of 10 hours of continuing education completed during the preceding 12 months. The requirements of the continuing education programs are to be determined by the board by rule.
     (3) (a) The board may set standards and fees for issuing licenses that designate inactive status.
     (b) An inactive licensee may be reinstated to active practice if the inactive licensee:
     (i) applies for reinstatement;
     (ii) pays a fee set by the board; and
     (iii) produces proof satisfactory to the board of completion of the continuing education requirements established by the board.

     History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 204, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 301, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 215, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-3016; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 345, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 444, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 404, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 155, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 72, L. 1995.