R311-500-7. Renewal

  (a) A certificate holder may apply for certificate renewal by successfully completing the following prior to the expiration date of the current certificate:

  (1) Submitting a completed renewal application on a form approved by the Director within the dates specified by the Director;

  (2) Paying any applicable fees; and

  (3) Passing a certification renewal examination.

  (A) If the Director determines that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements of R311-500-5 and will comply with the performance standards of R311-500-8, the Director shall reissue the certificate to the applicant.

  (B) If the Director determines that the applicant does not meet the eligibility requirements described in R311-500-5 or will not comply or has not complied with the performance standards of R311-500-8, the Director may issue a notice to deny certification in a manner consistent with R311-500-9.

  (b) Renewal certificates shall be valid for two years and shall be subject to revocation under R311-500-9.

  (c) Any individual who is not a Certified Decontamination Specialist on the date the renewal certification examination is given because the applicant's certification was revoked or expired prior to completing a renewal application must successfully meet the application and eligibility criteria for initial certification as specified in R311-500-4 and R311-500-5 prior to issuance of a certificate.