§ 53-6-306. Inactive and lapsed certificates -- Reissuance or reinstatement -- Annual training requirement.

(1) (a) The certificate of a dispatcher who has not been actively engaged in performing the duties of a dispatcher for 18 consecutive months or more is designated "inactive." (b) A dispatcher whose certificate is inactive shall pass the certification examination before the certificate may be reissued or reinstated. (2) (a) The certificate of a dispatcher who has not been actively engaged in performing the duties of a dispatcher for four continuous years shall be designated "lapsed." (b) A dispatcher whose certificate has lapsed shall successfully complete the basic training course and pass the certification examination before the certificate may be reissued or reinstated. (3) (a) A certified dispatcher shall complete annual training approved by the director of 20 hours or more. (b) If a dispatcher fails to satisfactorily complete the annual training, the dispatcher's certificate shall be suspended until any deficiency in the annual training is remedied.