1. (a) Counselors applying for relicensure must submit the following in one (1) packet addressed to: Department of Health State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors 4815 W. Markham Box 42A Little Rock, AR 72205

2. (b) The counselor shall submit the:

   1. (1) Biennial renewal fee; and
   2. (2) Licensure Renewal Form.
3. (c) The biennial renewal fees shall be as follows:

   License	Date submittedby:	Amount	License	Date submittedby:	Amount
   LADAC	Dec. 31	$250	LAADAC	Dec. 31	$200
   	Jan. 31	$300		Jan. 31	$250
   	Feb. 29	$350		Feb. 29	$300
   	Mar. 31	$400		Mar. 31	$350
   	April 30	$450		April 30	$400

4. (d) To avoid possible delays in processing your license, it is preferable that all renewal material and fees be submitted by November 1 of the year prior to the renewal year.

5. (e)

   1. (1) The counselor shall submit the Continuing Education Documentation Form, which shall be provided by the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.
   2. (2) A copy of the Continuing Education Documentation Form can be accessed at www.sbeadac.org.
   3. (3) See 17 CAR § 393-513 for continuing education requirements for relicensure.

6. (f)

   1. (1) The counselor shall submit the Contact Information Form, which shall be provided by the board.
   2. (2) A copy of the Contact Information Form can be accessed at www.sbeadac.org.
7. (g) Failure to pay the biennial renewal fee within the time stated shall automatically suspend the right of any licensee to practice while delinquent.

8. (h)

   1. (1) If all licensure renewal materials and fees are not submitted by December 31 of the year prior to the year for which the license is being renewed, the counselor’s license expires, effective December 31 of that year.
   2. (2) Unless your license is renewed by December 31, the counselor’s license will automatically be suspended until all delinquent materials are submitted and approved by the board.
   3. (3) If your license is not are submitted and approved by the board.
   4. (4) If your license is not reinstated within four (4) months, you must apply as a new applicant.
9. (i) A counselor who practices while his or her license is suspended is in violation of Acts 2009, No. 443.

Codification Notes: "LADAC" means licensed alcoholism and drug abuse counselor. "LAADAC" means licensed associate alcoholism and drug abuse counselor.