Section 250-RICR-150-10-6.12 - Expiration and Renewal of a Class I, II, III or IV LicenseA. Expiration - Once a license issued pursuant to this Rule has expired, the individual that held such license is prohibited to practice as a Licensed Designer or Soil Evaluator.B. Renewal Prior to Expiration - A license issued pursuant to this Rule may be renewed provided that: 1. The applicant pays the renewal fee;2. The applicant certifies that the professional license(s) required as a minimum qualification for the respective exam is valid;3. The applicant demonstrates satisfactory completion of a minimum of four (4) continuing education units of appropriate professional development per year since the applicant's license was issued or renewed. Events eligible for this continuing education shall be rated by the Director with consideration of their value and applicability to the relevant design class. Eligible events will be assigned "continuing education units." The Director shall maintain a list of approved continuing education events and the units assigned to each. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-56.1-4(b), Professional Engineers who have met all the educational requirements and have been registered and authorized to practice engineering in the state of Rhode Island by the state board of registration for professional engineers shall not be required to attend or enroll in continuing education programs as a requirement for the renewal of their Class III designer's license. Active applicants for Class I, Class II, or Class IV license renewals who have maintained the specific license to be renewed in good standing for twelve (12) consecutive years shall not be required to attend or enroll in continuing education programs as a requirement for the renewal of that license; and 4. The applicant demonstrates satisfactory compliance with any unresolved OWTS regulatory requirements, including submission of properly completed Certificates of Construction and, where necessary, as-built plans.C. Renewal After Expiration - If the license has expired, the license may be renewed provided the request is made within three (3) years of the license expiration, the applicant pays a late fee, and the applicant demonstrates compliance with § 6.12(B) of this Part. The licensing exam may not be taken in lieu of satisfying the renewal provisions herein. If the license is not renewed within the three (3) year period after expiration, the applicant must retake and pass the appropriate examination, then reapply for the license.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-10-6.12
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