1. (a) An intern in audiology license is valid for one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed annually.
2. (b) A licensee is responsible for submitting all required documentation and information and paying the renewal application fee prior to the expiration date of the license.

3. (c) To renew an intern in audiology license, a licensee must:

   1. (1) submit a completed renewal application on a department-approved form;
   2. (2) successfully pass a criminal history background check;
   3. (3) submit an evaluation of the intern's progress or performance from all department-approved supervisors and any intern plans and supervisory evaluations for completed segments;
   4. (4) submit an Intern Plan and Agreement of Supervision Form for the intern's upcoming experience unless the intern is currently not practicing. In that event, the intern shall provide an explanation of the reason for not practicing; and
   5. (5) submit the license renewal fee required under §111.160.
4. (d) The department may deny the renewal of the license pursuant to Texas Occupations Code §401.451.
5. (e) If all conditions required for renewal are met prior to expiration, the department shall issue a renewed license.
6. (f) A person whose license has expired may late renew the license in accordance with the procedures set out under §60.31 and §60.83 of this title.
7. (g) A person whose license has expired may not practice or engage in audiology.

Source Note:The provisions of this §111.87 adopted to be effective October 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 4441.