1. (a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to set out the rules governing requirements for the renewal and replacement of license or registration.

2. (b) Date required to renew.

   1. (1) A licensee or registrant must renew the license or registration every two years.
   2. (2) The application and fee for the renewal shall be postmarked or hand delivered to the Board office not later than December 31^st.
   3. (3) Each applicant for renewal is responsible for renewing on or before the required date and shall not be excused from paying additional fees or penalties.

3. (c) Renewal procedure.

   1. (1) At least thirty (30) days prior to December 31^st, the Board will send an application for renewal and the amount of the renewal fee due. The applicant must complete the application and return it to the Board office with the required fee. The timely return of the completed renewal form shall be considered confirmation of the receipt of renewal notification.
   2. (2) The renewal form for all applicants shall require in addition to other information, the preferred mailing address and primary practice address.
   3. (3) The Board shall not consider the applicant to be renewed until it receives both the completed renewal form and the required fees set by the Board.
   4. (4) The Board shall issue to a licensee or registrant who has met all requirements for renewal a renewal identification card.

4. (d) Late renewal.

   1. (1) The Board shall notify a person who has not renewed after a period of more than thirty (30) days that their license or registration is inactive.
   2. (2) A person whose license or registration is inactive for not more than thirty (30) days may renew by paying to the Board the required renewal fee and a penalty fee as established by the Board in OAC 435:1-1-7. Fees.
   3. (3) A person whose license or registration has been inactive for more than thirty (30) days but less than one (1) year from the last day for renewal may renew by paying to the Board the unpaid renewal fees, plus a late penalty as established by the Board in OAC 435:1-1-7. Fees.

   4. (4) A person whose license or registration has been lapsed more than twelve months wishing to re-enter the practice of Orthotics and Prosthetics must submit an application in accordance with OAC 435:55-3-4 and may be required to meet one or more of the following:

      1. (A) Practice under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthotist and/or Prosthetist for up to ninety (90) days.

         1. (i) The supervising Orthotists and/or Prosthetist(s) shall provide to the Committee a report on the applicant's performance prior to licensure.
         2. (ii) Upon a personal appearance by the applicant, the Committee has the discretion to change the level of supervision to indirect supervision.
      2. (B) Provide proof of continued education as required or obtain such before reinstatement.
      3. (C) Retake and pass the Oklahoma Orthotic/Prosthetic state approved licensure exam.
      4. (D) Make personal appearance before the Advisory Committee.
5. (e) Replacement of license or registration. The Board will replace a lost, damaged or destroyed certificate or identification card upon application and payment of fees established by the Board. Applications must include an affidavit detailing the loss or destruction of the original certificate or identification card, or be accompanied by the damaged certificate or card.
6. (f) Dual license holders. A person who holds both an Orthotist license and a Prosthetist license will be required to pay one renewal fee in order to renew both licenses.

Added at 19 Ok Reg 549, eff 12-28-01 (emergency)

Added at 19 Ok Reg 2323, eff 6-28-02

Amended at 20 Ok Reg 986, eff 5-21-03

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 2250, eff 6-25-07