1. (1) To be eligible for certificate renewal a certified operator must:

   1. (a) Provide documentation of their continued professional growth as described in WAC 173-230-300.
   2. (b) Pay a renewal fee as described in WAC 173-230-240.
2. (2) The department will notify certified operators of their eligibility and/or fee for renewal.
3. (3) Renewal fees mailed to the department must be postmarked by December 31st.

4. (4) If the renewal fee is not paid, the department will send a notice of suspension to the certified operator that their certificate is suspended for up to sixty calendar days.

   1. (a) Renewal fees not paid by January 21st, may incur a late fee.
   2. (b) Upon processing the renewal payment, the certificate is no longer suspended and becomes valid.

5. (5) If the renewal fee is not paid during the suspension period, the department will send a notice of revocation to the certified operator's last known employer and the certified operator at their last known address.

   1. (a) The notice of revocation will be sent by certified mail to the certified operator.
   2. (b) If the certificate is not renewed, the certificate will be revoked ten business days after the revocation notice is sent.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.95B RCW. WSR 19-15-025 (Order 18-02), § 173-230-310, filed 7/10/19, effective 8/10/19.]