1. (a) An individual may become eligible for certified applicator certification renewal by completing one (1) of the following:

   1. (1) Passing the written examination for initial certification under section 6 of this chapter.
   2. (2) Accumulating at least three (3) fertilizer material continuing certification hours (CCHs) before the expiration of the individual's certification period.
   3. (3) Attending at least three (3) fertilizer material private applicator recertification programs (PARPs) before the expiration of the individual's certification period.
2. (b) An individual may accumulate CCHs or PARPs only after the individual is certified.
3. (c) An individual may accumulate a maximum of two (2) fertilizer material CCH or PARP credits in any one (1) year of the individual's five (5) year certification period.
4. (d) Credit for accumulating in excess of three (3) fertilizer material CCH or PARP credits do not carry forward to the next certification period.
5. (e) Eligibility for renewed certified applicator certification remains in force through December 31 of the fifth year following renewal unless the individual's certification is revoked or suspended before that date.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.42.