Certificates issued pursuant to this chapter shall continue in effect for three years from the date of issuance or renewal, unless sooner revoked by the director, but these certificates shall remain the property of the board and the certificates shall so state. The board may promulgate rules and regulations requiring continuing education and training as a condition of certificate renewal. Prior to expiration, application for renewal, which shall include evidence of required continuing education and training, shall be filed with the appropriate renewal fee.
Ala. Code § 22-25-11 (1975)