1. A veterinary technician license expires annually on December thirty-first.

2. A veterinary technician license may be renewed by submission of the following to the board, no later than December thirty-first: a. A complete renewal application; b. Payment of a renewal fee established by the board; and c. Proof of completion of board required continuing education.

3. An individual who neglects or willfully fails to renew a license and practices veterinary technology after the expiration of the license, is practicing veterinary technology in violation of this chapter.

4. An individual may renew an expired license within five years of the date of its expiration by completing an application for renewal, paying the current renewal fee

plus all delinquent renewal fees, and completing all required continuing education. After five years have elapsed since the date of expiration, a license may not be renewed, but the holder may apply for a new license.

5. The board may refuse to renew or may suspend, revoke, or place on probationary status any license issued under this chapter upon proof the veterinary technician has failed to meet the applicable continuing education requirements.