1. (a) Within 90 days of a license being issued, it must be registered by:

   1. (1) completing a board registration form;
   2. (2) submitting payment of the initial registration fee of $671.00, and additional fees and surcharges, as applicable;
   3. (3) providing requested information related to their online verification; and
   4. (4) providing other relevant information requested by the board staff.

2. (b) Subsequent registration will be biennially by:

   1. (1) completing a board renewal form;
   2. (2) submitting payment of a biennial registration fee of $667.00, and additional fees and surcharges, as applicable;
   3. (3) verifying and updating information related to their online verification;
   4. (4) completing biennial continuing acupuncture education (CAE) required under §184.17 of this chapter (relating to Biennial Continuing Acupuncture Education (CAE) Requirements); and
   5. (5) providing other relevant information requested by board staff.

3. (c) Failure to renew before a license's expiration date will result in increased charges as follows:

   1. (1) 1-90 days late -- renewal fee plus one half of the renewal fee; and
   2. (2) 91 days-1 year late -- double the renewal fee.
4. (d) Failure to renew within one year after the license's expiration date will result in cancellation of the license.

Source Note:The provisions of this §184.16 adopted to be effective January 9, 2025, 50 TexReg 384.