37-16-407. Renewal of license -- fee -- inactive status. (1) A person who practices the fitting of hearing aids and related devices shall 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 board shall impose a late fee for renewal applications received after the renewal deadline.
     (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; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 481, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 492, L. 1997.