Renewal Of License

(1) Renewal application (a) The due date for license renewal is the last day of the month in which a birthdate falls pursuant to the Division’s biennial birthdate renewal system. The due date is contained on the renewal document designated as the expiration date. (b) Methods of Renewal 1. Internet Renewals - Individuals may apply for renewal and pay the necessary fees via the Internet. The application to renew can be accessed at: https://apps.tn.gov/hlrs/ 2. Paper Renewals - For individuals who have not renewed their license online via the Internet, a renewal application form will be mailed to each individual licensed by the Board to the last address provided to the Board. Failure to receive such notification does not relieve the licensee from the responsibility of meeting all requirements for renewal, nor will it serve as a defense to practicing on a lapsed license. (c) To be eligible for renewal an individual must submit to the Division, on or before the expiration date, the following: 1. A completed and signed renewal application form; and 2. The renewal fee and state regulatory fee as provided in Rule 1330-01-.06. (d) Licensees who fail to comply with the renewal rules or notification received by them concerning failure to timely renew shall not have their licenses renewed but must instead reinstate their licenses. (e) Anyone submitting a signed renewal form or letter which is found to be untrue may be subject to disciplinary action as provided in Rule 1330-01-.15. (2) Reinstatement of a license that has expired may be accomplished upon meeting the following conditions: (a) Obtaining and fully completing the Board’s Reinstatement Application and submitting it along with payment of all past due the renewal fees to the Board office; (b) Paying the Late Renewal fee, pursuant to Rule 1330-01-.06; and (c) Providing documentation of successfully completing continuing education requirements, pursuant to Rule 1330-01-.12. (3) After January 1, 2004, applicants currently licensed as registered respiratory therapists who have not obtained the credential “Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)” from the NBRC shall have their licenses renewed or reinstated as certified respiratory therapists. (4) Initial renewal issuance and reinstatement decisions pursuant to this rule may be made administratively by the Board consultant pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-27-116 or by the Board designee pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-1-142, subject to review and subsequent decision by the Board. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CHAPTER 1330-01 RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS