1. (a) A hearing instrument fitter and dispenser license is valid for two years after the date of issuance and may be renewed every two years.
2. (b) Each license holder is responsible for renewing the license before the expiration date and shall not be excused from paying additional fees or penalties. Failure to receive notification prior to the expiration date of the license shall not excuse failure to file for renewal or late renewal.

3. (c) To renew a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser license, a license holder must:

   1. (1) submit a completed renewal application on a department-approved form;
   2. (2) successfully pass a criminal history background check;
   3. (3) complete twenty (20) hours of continuing education as required under §112.70;
   4. (4) comply with the continuing education audit process described under §112.71, if selected for an audit;
   5. (5) provide proof that all equipment that is used by the license holder to produce a measurement in the testing of hearing acuity has been properly calibrated or certified by a qualified technician in accordance with §112.97, within one year prior to the renewal date; and
   6. (6) submit the fee required under §112.110.
4. (d) The commission or department may deny the renewal of the license pursuant to Texas Occupations Code §402.501.
5. (e) Except as provided under subsection (d), a license that is not revoked or suspended shall be renewed provided that all other requirements are met.
6. (f) A person whose license has expired may renew the license in accordance with §60.31 and §60.83 of this title.
7. (g) A person whose license has expired shall not practice the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
8. (h) The department shall issue a renewal card to a license holder who has met all the requirements for renewal. The license holder must display the renewal card in association with the license.

Source Note:The provisions of this §112.32 adopted to be effective October 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 4458.