1. (a) The owner of a dental laboratory that was registered with the State Board of Dental Examiners September 1, 1987, is not required to submit proof that the laboratory has at least one certified dental technician employed by and working on the premises provided that:

   1. (1) the registration remains current and all registration fees for the succeeding year are paid prior to the expiration of the statutory renewal period;
   2. (2) the beneficial ownership of at least 51% interest in the laboratory is not transferred; and
   3. (3) the owner is employed on the premises of the laboratory at least 30 hours per week.
2. (b) For this section, the designated employee of the dental laboratory must work on the premise a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Source Note:The provisions of this §116.5 adopted to be effective June 27, 1989, 14 TexReg 2952; amended to be effective March 18, 1997, 22 TexReg 2498; amended to be effective April 16, 2000, 25 TexReg 3251.