Renewal Of Registration

(1) All certificates of registration issued to a registered interior designer are subject to biennial renewal (every two (2) years) in accordance with the provisions of T.C.A. § 56-1-302(b). (2) A registered interior designer may renew a current, valid registration by submitting a renewal form approved by the Board, the required renewal fee, and evidence of having completed the number of professional development hours (PDH’s) required by Rule 0120-05-.04. (3) The fee for biennial renewal of certificates of registration for registered interior designers shall be in the amount of one hundred forty dollars ($140.00). (4) The penalty for late renewal shall be in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) for each month which elapses during the six (6) month late renewal period before payment is tendered. (5) Retirement Status. (a) A registered certificate holder (over age 62) may place his certificate, if in good standing, in retirement status during the biennial license renewal cycle by filing a form designated by the Board. No fee shall be required. Such registrant shall renew his certificate by so notifying the Board. (b) A registrant holding a retired certificate may refer to oneself as a registered interior designer, including on correspondence and business cards, provided that the word “retired” is used in conjunction with the title. Use of the title in violation of this subparagraph shall be considered to be misconduct and may subject the registrant to disciplinary action by the Board. (c) A registrant holding a retired certificate may return to “active” status by notifying the Board, in writing, to change to “active” status and paying a biennial registration renewal fee of one hundred forty dollars ($140.00).