Section 1283.70  Renewal

a)         The first renewal period for licensure issued under the Act shall be February 28, 1997.  Thereafter every registration issued under the Act shall expire in February of odd-numbered years.  The holder of a license may renew such license during the month preceding the expiration date by paying the required fee.

b)         Beginning with the 1999 license renewal and every renewal thereafter, every licensee who applies for renewal of a license as a marriage and family therapist shall complete 30 hours of continuing education pursuant to Section 1283.110 of this Part.

c)         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.

(Source:  Amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 4711, effective March 9, 2007)