P.R. Laws tit. 20, § 2138
(a) The licenses issued shall have a maximum term of effectiveness of five (5) years, and their holders shall be bound to renew them thirty (30) days prior to their expiration. If the license is not renewed within said term and is renewed within one (1) year after its expiration date, the holder is bound to pay double fees.
(b) Board shall deny the renewal of a license to every automotive technician who has not renewed his/her license for a term of five (5) years after it has expired, upon prior notice and hearing; Provided, That if denied, the person may obtain his/her license anew, once he/she has met the requirements of §§ 2131—2144 of this title for any person who requests it for the first time.
(c) No license shall be renewed if its holder does not present evidence of being duly associated and of having approved continuing studies through training or seminars for their improvement in the practice of his occupation for a term of not less than fifty (50) hours during the effective term of the license; Provided, That he may obtain his license, upon providing evidence of association and continued studies along with the remaining renewal requirements.
History —May 25, 1972, No. 40, p. 83, § 8; Sept. 13, 1996, No. 220, § 6; Mar. 27, 1999, No. 103, § 1.