Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0880-13-.09 - LICENSURE RENEWAL

All licensed genetic counselors must renew their licenses to be able to legally continue in practice. License renewal is governed by the following:

(1) The due date for license renewal is its expiration date which is the last day of the month in which a license holder's birthday falls pursuant to the Division of Health Related Boards "biennial birthdate renewal system" pursuant to rule 1200-10-1-.10.

(2) Prior to the due date for renewal, licensees will have a renewal application form mailed to them at the last address provided by them to the Board. Failure to receive such notification does not relieve the individual of the responsibility of timely meeting all requirements for renewal. To be eligible for renewal a licensee must submit to the Division of Health Related Boards on or before the licensee's expiration date the following:

(a) A completed and signed renewal application form.

(b) The biennial renewal and state regulatory fees as provided in Rule 0880-13-.06.

(c) Documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements as provided in Rule 0880-13-.12.

(3) Any renewal application received after the expiration date but before the last day of the month following the expiration date must be accompanied by the late renewal fee as provided in Rule 0880-13-.06.

(4) Any individual who fails to comply with the license renewal rules and/or notifications sent to them concerning failure to timely renew shall have their license processed pursuant to rule 1200-10-1-.10.

(5) Reinstatement of an Expired License:

(a) Reinstatement of a license that has expired as a result of failure to timely renew in accordance with Rule 1200-10-1-.10 may be accomplished by:

1. submission of a completed renewal application; and

2. payment of the reinstatement fee and all past due renewal fees as provided in Rule 0880-13-.06; and

3. payment of the biennial state regulatory fee as provided in Rule 0880-13-.06; and

4. submission of proof of having completed all required continuing education as provided in Rule 0880-13-.12.

(b) Individuals whose licenses have expired and who have moved to, been licensed in, and have practiced in another state must:

1. Comply with all requirements of subparagraph (a); and

2. If licensing is available from the other state, cause proof to be submitted directly from the other state licensing agencies to the Board's administrative office that the licenses held in all other states are not subject to penalty or restriction.

(6) If derogatory information or communication is received during the renewal process or if requested by the Board or its duly authorized representative(s), the licensees shall appear for an interview before the Board, a duly constituted panel of the Board, a Board member, a screening panel of the Board when the individual is under investigation or the Board designee, and/or be prepared to meet or accept other conditions or restrictions as the Board may deem necessary to protect the public.

(7) Renewal issuance decisions pursuant to this rule may be made administratively, or upon review by the Board or its designee.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0880-13-.09

Original rule filed July 1, 2008; effective September 14, 2008.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1011, 63-1-107, 63-6-101, 63-6-806, and 63-6-807.