Okla. Admin. Code § 435:50-5-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 435:50-5-2 - Requirements for renewal of license

(a)Purpose. The purpose of this section is to set out the rules governing pedorthist license renewal and replacement.

(b)Date required to renew.

(1) A licensee must renew the license annually.

(2) The application and fee for the renewal of the license shall be postmarked or hand delivered to the Board office not later than January 31st.

(3) Each licensee is responsible for renewing the license on or before the required date and shall not be excused from paying additional fees or penalties.

(c)Renewal procedure.

(1) At least thirty (30) days prior to January 31st, the Board will send an application for renewal of the license, and the amount of the renewal fee due. The licensee must complete the application and return it to the Board office with the required fee. The timely return of the completed renewal form shall be considered confirmation of the receipt of renewal notification.

(2) The license renewal form for all licensees shall require in addition to other information, the preferred mailing address and primary practice address.

(3) The Board shall not consider a license to be renewed until it receives the completed license renewal form, the required fees set by the Board and proof of eleven continuing education points.

(4) The Board shall issue to a licensee who has met all requirements for renewal a renewal of license identification card.

(d)Late renewal.

(1) The Board shall notify a person who has not renewed a license after a period of more than thirty (30) days that their license is inactive.

(2) A person whose license is inactive for not more than thirty (30) days may renew the license by paying to the Board the required renewal fee and a penalty fee as established by the Board in OAC 435:1-1-7. Fees.

(3) A person whose license has been inactive for more than thirty (30) days but less than one (1) year from the last day for renewal of the license may renew the license by paying to the Board the unpaid licensure renewal fees, plus a late penalty as established by the Board in OAC 435:1-1-7. Fees.

(4) A person whose license has been lapsed more than twelve months wishing to re-enter the practice of pedorthics shall meet all application requirements in effect at the time reinstatement is requested. In addition, the pedorthists may be required to meet one or more of the following:

(A) Practice under the direct supervision of a licensed Pedorthist for up to ninety (90) days.

(i) The supervising pedorthist(s) shall provide to the Committee a report on the applicant's performance prior to licensure.

(ii) Upon a personal appearance by the applicant the Committee has the discretion to change the level of supervision to general supervision.

(B) Provide proof of at least two (2) continuing education points for each month out of practice.

(C) Retake and pass the Board for Certification in Pedorthists examination.

(D) Personal appearance before the Advisory Committee.

(e)Replacement of license. The Board will replace a lost, damaged or destroyed license certificate or license identification card upon application by the licensee and payment of fees established by the Board. Applications must include an affidavit detailing the loss or destruction of the licensee's original license or license identification card, or be accompanied by the damaged certificate or card.

Okla. Admin. Code § 435:50-5-2

Added at 19 Ok Reg 540, eff 12-28-01 (emergency); Added at 19 Ok Reg 2314, eff 6-28-02