(a) The license of every person licensed in accordance with this chapter shall expire on January 31 of the next odd-numbered year following the issuance of the lactation counselor’s license. (b) In order to renew a license, the licensee shall file a renewal application with the department, together with a renewal fee, on or before January 31 in each odd-numbered year. The license renewal shall be effective on the first day of February. (c) If a licensee fails to renew their license on or before January 31 in each odd-numbered year, as required by this chapter, the license shall expire. No one whose license is expired is authorized to practice as a licensed lactation counselor or represent themselves as being able to practice as a licensed lactation counselor in Rhode Island until they have renewed the expired license in accordance with this chapter or have a terminated license reinstated in accordance with this chapter. (d) A licensee may renew an expired license within one year of the expiration date. In order to renew an expired license, the licensee shall submit the following: (1) A renewal application, together with the current renewal fee plus an additional fee as provided in applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the department. The fees shall be non-refundable and non-returnable. (e) If a licensee fails to renew an expired license within one year of the date of its expiration, the license will be terminated. In order to reinstate a terminated license, the licensee shall submit the following: (1) A reinstatement application together with the current renewal fee, plus an additional fee as provided in applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the department. The fees shall be non-refundable and non-returnable; and (2) Verification of current certification as a CLC or an ALC shall be submitted directly to the department by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice.
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