1. A. Active License.

   1. (1) Licenses shall be renewed biennially upon submission of renewal fee and Biennial Renewal Form.
   2. (2) Failure to apply for renewal within thirty (30) days after expiration of license term shall result in automatic lapse of license. In addition to the renewal fee, a late fee shall be assessed.

   It is the responsibility of each licensee to apply for license renewal. Any person who shall practice veterinary medicine or veterinary medical technology after such expiration of license shall be practicing in violation of the law.

2. B. Renewal of Lapsed License.

   1. (1) A veterinarian or veterinary technician whose license has lapsed within three (3) years from the date of renewal may reactivate the license by submitting satisfactory evidence of continuing education, if applicable, and payment of the renewal fee plus the applicable penalty.
   2. (2) A veterinarian or veterinary technician whose license has been lapsed for three (3) years or longer must meet the requirements in effect at the time of application for a new license. The Board may also assess an additional penalty.

   The right to practice in South Carolina is suspended until the following requirements are met.

3. C. Fee Waiver During Period of Temporary Medical Disability.

   Upon written request, a licensee may apply for a waiver of the license renewal fee and other requirements of no more than three (3) years due to temporary medical disability which prevents the licensee from practicing. Upon approval by the Board of the request, the licensee will be placed in an inactive status and the license held by the licensee will no longer be valid. The licensee may apply for license reactivation after the period of disability.

HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 3, eff March 27, 2009. Amended by SCSR 49-5 Doc. No. 5356, eff May 23, 2025.