- (a) No renewals: new certificate required. The Department will not renew a UPC/PLU inspector’s certificate or extend the expiration date of a certificate. A person shall, instead, apply for and obtain a new certificate in accordance with § 5.8 (relating to applying for certification) in order to remain a certified UPC/PLU inspector.
- (b) Training course. A person who is applying for certification shall have successfully completed an approved training course as described in § 5.7 (relating to training courses) within 2 years of the date of the application form.
- (c) Timing of application. A person may apply for certification at any time. A current certified UPC/PLU inspector who seeks to avoid a lapse in certification is encouraged to apply for a new UPC/PLU inspector’s certificate at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the current certificate.