Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0880-12-.09 - CERTIFICATION RENEWAL

All certificates must be renewed to enable continued practice. Renewal is governed by the following:

(1) The due date for certification renewal is its expiration date which is the last day of the month in which a certificate holder's birthday falls pursuant to the Division of Health Related Boards "biennial birthdate renewal system" as provided in rule 1200-10-1-.10.

(2) Methods of Renewal - Certificate holders may accomplish renewal by one (1) of the following methods:

(a) Internet Renewals - Individuals may apply for renewal via the Internet. The application to renew can be accessed at:

www.tennesseeanytime.org

(b) Paper Renewals - Certificate holders who have not renewed their authorization online via the Internet, will have a renewal application form mailed to them at the last address provided by them to the Committee. Failure to receive such notification does not relieve the individual of the responsibility of timely meeting all requirements for renewal.

(3) To be eligible for renewal an individual must submit to the Division of Health Related Boards on or before the expiration date the following:

(a) A completed and signed renewal application form; and

(b) The renewal and state regulatory fees as provided in Rule 0880-12-.06; and

(c) Unless issued a certification under the grandfathering provisions of T.C.A. § 63-6-1005

1. For certified acupuncturists, proof of current, active NCCAOM certification.

2. For ADS certificate holders, proof of current active practice in auricular detoxification treatment.

(4) Any renewal application received after the certification expiration date but before the last day of the month following the certification expiration date must be accompanied by the Late Renewal Fee provided in Rule 0880-12-.06.

(5) Any individual who fails to comply with the renewal rules and/or notifications sent to them concerning failure to timely renew shall have their certificate processed pursuant to rule 1200-10-1-.10.

(6) Renewal of an Expired Certificate - Renewal of a certificate that has expired as a result of failure to timely renew in accordance with rule 1200-10-1-.10 may be accomplished upon meeting the following conditions:

(a) For persons whose certificates have expired for less than (2) years:

1. Submit a completed reinstatement application; and

2. Submit the renewal and late renewal fees as provided in Rule 0880-12-.06; and

3. For acupuncturists, submit along with the application, documentation of successful completion of the continuing education requirements provided in Rule 0880-12-.12 for the two (2) calendar year (January 1 - December 31) period that the certificate was expired that precedes the calendar year during which the reinstatement is requested.

(b) For persons whose certificates have expired for two (2) years or more:

1. Submit a new application for certification pursuant to either Rule 0880-12-.04 or .05; and

2. Submit the application, initial certification, and certification reinstatement fees as provided in Rule 0880-12-.06; and

3. For acupuncturists, submit along with the application, documentation of successful completion of the continuing education requirements provided in Rule 0880-12-.12 for all the two (2) calendar year (January 1 - December 31) periods that the certificate was expired that precede the calendar year during which the reinstatement is requested.

(7) If derogatory information or communication is received during the renewal process, if requested by the Committee and/or Board or their duly authorized representative(s), the renewal applicant must appear for an interview before the Committee and/or Board, a duly constituted panel of the Board, a Committee and/or Board member, a screening panel of the Board when the individual is under investigation or the Committee and/or Board Designee and/or be prepared to meet or accept other conditions or restrictions as the Board may deem necessary to protect the public.

(8) Renewal issuance decisions pursuant to this rule may be made administratively, or upon review by the Committee and Board or their designees.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0880-12-.09

Original rule filed October 18, 2002; effective January 1, 2003. Amendment filed March 17, 2006; effective May 31, 2006.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-6-101, 63-6-1004, 63-6-1006, and 63-6-1009.