SECTION 86:16-15-3. License renewal  


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  • (a)   Responsibility. Each LMFT is responsible for renewing his/her license before the expiration date.
    (b)   Initial licensing period. The renewal date of the original license shall be two (2) years from the last day of the month in which the license was originally issued.
    (c)   Annual renewal. Subsequent renewals will be yearly, on or before January 1. License fees will be prorated on a quarterly basis for the first renewal.
    (d)   Interim renewal. The notice for the initial renewal shall solicit the required continuing education documentation and invoice the LMFT for the interim period between the original renewal date and the following December 31 so that subsequent renewals shall be on a calendar year basis. The renewal notice shall inform the licensee of the number of continuing education hours required by December 31. Fees and continuing education hours shall be prorated according to the schedule below.
    (1)   For a license expiring during January, February or March the following shall apply:
    (A)   The renewal fee shall be $100.00; and
    (B)   Continuing education of 20 hours shall be due by December 31.
    (2)   For a license expiring during April, May or June the following shall apply:
    (A)   The renewal fee shall be $75.00; and
    (B)   Continuing education of 15 hours shall be due by December 31.
    (3)   For a license expiring during July, August or September the following shall apply:
    (A)   The renewal fee shall be $50.00; and
    (B)   Continuing education of 10 hours shall be due by December 31.
    (4)   For a license expiring during October or November, the following shall apply:
    (A)   The renewal fee shall be $25.00; and
    (B)   Continuing education of 5 hours shall be due by December 31.
    (5)   Licenses expiring in December are not prorated.
    (e)   Requirements for renewal. Requirements for renewal are:
    (1)   Compliance with the Act and Board rules.
    (2)   Documentation of the required continuing education. (See 310:400-15-4 for information regarding C.E.).
    (3)   Payment of the renewal fee(s).
    (4)   Submission of Continuing Education Roster, on official Department form.
    (f)   Display of renewal certificate.
    (1)   License renewal verification cards shall be displayed on the original (or replaced) license certificate.
    (2)   A current license verification card shall be readily available on the LMFTs person at any time marital and therapy services are being provided.
[Source: Transferred from 310:400-15-3 by Laws 2013, c. 229, § 3(F), eff 11-1-13 (see Editor’s Note at beginning of this Chapter)]