Chapter 40 Oregon Laws 2005

AN ACT

HB 2201

Relating to license renewal by persons licensed by Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists; amending ORS 675.725.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 675.725 is amended to read:

675.725. (1) A license issued under ORS 675.715 to 675.835 is subject to annual renewal.

(2) A licensee seeking renewal of a license shall:

(a) Pay the license renewal fee on or before [April 1 of each year] the renewal date established by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists by rule;

(b) Provide proof of fulfillment of any requirements of the [Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists] board for continuing education and supervision;

(c) Submit to the board a sworn statement on a form provided by the board certifying that there is no reason for denial of the license renewal; and

(d) Maintain professional disclosure statements as required by the board by rule.

(3) A licensee may renew a license after [April 1 but not later than April 30 by paying a late fee of not more than $50 in addition to the required renewal fee. A license that has not been renewed or the license of a licensee who has not met the requirements for renewal by May 1 expires and may not be renewed.] the date for license renewal by paying the renewal fee and a late filing fee for license renewal prior to the expiration of the grace period for license renewal established by the board by rule.

(4) A licensee may not continue to practice as a licensed professional counselor or a licensed marriage and family therapist after expiration of the license.

(5) A person whose license has expired may apply to be relicensed as follows:

(a) If the person’s previous license has been expired for more than two years, the person must apply and qualify for a new license in the same manner as a person who has never been licensed.

(b) If the person’s previous license has been expired for two years or less, the person is not required to meet the degree, experience and examination standards for a person who has never been licensed, but must meet all other requirements for relicensure as the board may establish by rule. An application for relicensure under this subsection must be submitted in the manner required by the board and must be accompanied by the payment of the application fee and one annual renewal fee.

Approved by the Governor May 13, 2005

Filed in the office of Secretary of State May 13, 2005

Effective date January 1, 2006

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