§34-43-13. License renewal; reinstatement.

(a) Each license shall be renewed biennially, on or before the anniversary date, by forwarding to the board a renewal application accompanied by the renewal fee. Any license not renewed biennially on or before the anniversary date shall expire.

(b) Each licensee, upon application for renewal of a license, shall submit evidence of satisfactory completion of the continuing education requirements contained in Section 34-43-21.

(c) Licenses are valid for two years from the date of issuance. An individual whose license has expired and who has ceased to practice massage therapy for a period of not longer than five years may have his or her license reinstated upon payment of a renewal fee and a late fee and submission of a renewal application and evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has fulfilled continuing education requirements and passed the examination.

(d) Subsequent to an official complaint, the board may request a criminal background check of the licensee through the district attorney of the circuit in which the licensee is located.

(Acts 1996, No. 96-661, p. 1060, §13; Act 2000-704, p. 1430, §1.)