Section 1456.70  Renewals

a)         The first renewal period for licensure under the Act shall be October 31, 1999.  Thereafter, every license issued under the Act shall expire on October 31 of odd numbered years.   The holder of a license may renew such license during the month preceding the expiration date by paying the required fee.  Beginning with the October 31, 2001 renewal and every renewal thereafter, a renewal applicant will be required to complete 24 hours of continuing education as set forth in Section  1456.110 of this Part.

b)         It is the responsibility of each licensee to notify the Division of any change of address.  Failure to receive a renewal form from the Division shall not constitute an excuse for failure to pay the renewal fee.

c)         Practicing or offering to practice on a license that has expired shall be considered unlicensed activity and shall be grounds for discipline pursuant to Section 95 of the Act.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 14455, effective August 28, 2006)