1. (1) Subject to Subsection (2), the department shall issue each certification under Section 26B-2-504 in accordance with a two-year renewal cycle.
2. (2) The department may by rule extend or shorten a renewal cycle by as much as one year to stagger the renewal cycles that the department administers.

3. (3)

   1. (a) The department shall print the expiration date on the certification.
   2. (b) Each certification automatically expires on the date shown on the certificate.
   3. (c) The department shall establish procedures through rule to notify each state certified community health worker when the certification is due for renewal.

4. (4)

   1. (a) The department shall renew a certification if the individual has:

      1. (i) met each renewal requirement established by the department through rule; and
      2. (ii) paid a certification renewal fee established by the department.

   2. (b) A rule created by the department under Subsection (4)(a)(i) shall include a requirement regarding:

      1. (i) continuing education; and
      2. (ii) maintaining professional conduct.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 305, 2023 General Session