Section 1280.70  Renewal

a)         The first renewal period for licensure issued under the Act shall be July 31 of odd-numbered years.  Thereafter, every registration issued under the Act shall expire on July 31 of odd-numbered years.

b)         The holder of a license as sex offender evaluator or sex offender treatment provider may renew his or her license during the month preceding the expiration date by paying the required fee and certifying that the licensee holds a current license as:

1)         a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 or an equivalent license under the laws of another state;

2)         an advanced practice nurse with psychiatric specialty licensed under the Nurse Practice Act or an equivalent license under the laws of another state;

3)         a clinical psychologist licensed under the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act or an equivalent license under the laws of another state;

4)         a licensed clinical social worker licensed under the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act or an equivalent license under the laws of another state;

5)         a licensed clinical professional counselor licensed under the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act or an equivalent license under the laws of another state; or

6)         a licensed marriage and family therapist licensed under the Marriage and Family TherapyLicensing Act or an equivalent license to practice in another state.

c)         The holder of a license as associate sex offender provider may renew his or her license during the month preceding the expiration date by paying the required fee.

d)         It is the responsibility of each licensee to notify the Division of any change of address.  Failure to receive a renewal form from the Division shall not constitute an excuse for failure to pay the renewal fee or to renew one's license.

e)         Practice on a non-renewed license shall be considered unlicensed practice.