1. (1) A certification is subject to the provisions of OAR Chapter 331, Division 30 regarding the renewal of a certification.
2. (2) Certification renewal is valid for one year.

3. (3) To avoid delinquency penalties, certification renewal must be made prior to the certification becoming inactive. The certification holder must:

   1. (a) Submit a renewal application form;
   2. (b) Attest to having obtained required annual continuing education, whether the certification is current or inactive;
   3. (c) Pass a state criminal background check pursuant to OAR 331-030-0004; and
   4. (d) Pay the renewal fee.

4. (4) A certification may be inactive for up to three years. When renewing after entering inactive status, the certification holder must:

   1. (a) Submit a renewal application form;
   2. (b) Attest to having obtained required annual continuing education, whether the certification is current or inactive; and
   3. (c) Pass a state criminal background check pursuant to OAR 331-030-0004; and
   4. (d) Pay delinquency and certification renewal fees;
5. (5) A certification that has been inactive for more than three years is expired and the certification holder must reapply and meet the current requirements.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 676.565, ORS 675.360-675.410, 2019 House Bill 2472 & ORS 676.560

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 676.565, ORS 675.360-675.410, 2019 House Bill 2472 & ORS 676.560

History

HLO 10-2019, amend filed 08/30/2019, effective 12/01/2019
HLO 46-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 02/02/2018
HLO 4-2017, amend filed 12/04/2017, effective 01/01/2018
HLA 8-2014, f. 12-5-14, cert. ef. 1-1-15
HLA 2-2008, f. 5-27-08, cert. ef. 6-1-08
HLA 1-2008(Temp), f. 3-14-08, cert. ef. 3-15-08 thru 9-1-08