Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 20-4-5 - Procedures for Issuance and Renewals5.1. A person regulated by this rule shall renew their permit, certificate or license annually, by completing an application as prescribed in section 3.1 of this rule.5.2. Permits, certificates and licenses expire at midnight on December 31st following the date of issuance.5.3. At least 30 days prior to January 1st of each year, the Board shall mail to every person it regulates an application for renewal.5.4. A fee of $50.00 shall accompany any application for issuance or renewal of a permit, certificate, or license.5.5. A late fee of $15.00 shall be assessed by the Board for any renewal that is not received within 30 days of expiration.5.6. A person applying for a renewal of a permit, certificate or license must show proof of having completed 15 hours of Board approved continuing education within the prior calendar year. The applicant may have an additional 60 days in which to acquire hours but pay an additional $50.00 late fee. Any hours obtained during the additional 60-day period to meet the prior calendar year requirement shall not be counted toward the current calendar year.5.7. Expired permits, certificates or licenses may be reinstated only upon the payment of all lapsed renewal fees up to five years and submit to training approved by the board, if in excess of five years.5.8. Permits, certificates and licenses not renewed for failure to obtain the required 15 hours of continuing education as specified in 5.6. shall not be renewed during the current calendar year.5.9. The Board may deny an application for renewal for any reason which would justify the denial of an original application for a permit, certificate or license. 5.10. A person regulated by the Board shall carry proof of a valid permit, certificate, or license as required in W. Va. Code § 30-17-14.