Section 1248.70  Renewals

a)         The first renewal date for certification under the Act shall be April 30, 2006.  Thereafter, every certification issued under the Act shall expire on April 30 of even  numbered years.  The holder of a certification may renew the certification during the month preceding the expiration date by paying the required fee.

b)         It is the responsibility of each certificate holder to notify the Department of any change of address.  Failure to receive a renewal form from the Department shall not constitute an excuse for failure to pay the renewal fee.

c)         Practice on an expired certification shall be considered unlicensed practice and shall be grounds for discipline pursuant to Section 10 of the Act.