A. Except as otherwise provided in the Oklahoma Licensed Perfusionists Act, a license shall be renewed annually. The State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists shall mail notices at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration for renewal of licenses to every person to whom a license was issued or renewed during the preceding renewal period. A person may renew an unexpired license by submitting proof satisfactory to the Board of compliance with the continuing professional education requirements prescribed by the Board and paying a renewal fee as specified by Section 21 of this act to the Board before the expiration date of the license.

B. If a person's license has been expired for not more than ninety (90) days, the person may renew the license by submitting proof satisfactory to the Board of compliance with the continuing professional education requirements prescribed by the Board and paying to the Board a renewal fee as specified by Section 21 of this act.

C. If a person's license has been expired for more than ninety (90) days but less than two (2) years, the person may renew the license by submitting proof satisfactory to the Board of compliance with the continuing professional education requirements prescribed by the Board and paying to the Board all unpaid renewal fees and a reinstatement fee as specified by Section 21 of this act.

D. If a person's license has been expired two (2) years or more, the person may not be permitted to renew the license, but such person may obtain a new license by submitting to reexamination and complying with the current requirements and procedures for obtaining a license.

E. No penalty for late renewal shall be charged to any license holder whose license expires while the holder is in military service if an application for renewal is made within one (1) year following such holder's service discharge.

F. The Board is authorized to establish by rule fees for replacement and duplicate licenses.

Added by Laws 1996, c. 226, § 15, eff. July 1, 1996.