D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4006

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 17-4006 - TERM OF A LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, OR REGISTRATION

4006.1 The term of a license, certificate, or registration issued or renewed pursuant to this subtitle shall be two (2) years or for the balance of the license period, whichever is shorter.

4006.2 The term of a license, certificate, or registration issued or renewed pursuant to this subtitle shall expire on the date established by this subtitle for the particular health occupation, unless the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 or extends the term pursuant to § 4006.5.

4006.3 The Director may change the renewal system whereby the license, certificate, or registration expires on the last day of the month of the birthdate of the applicant for or holder of the license, certificate, or registration.

4006.4 If the Director changes the renewal system under § 4006.3, in order to permit an orderly transition, the term of a license, certificate, or registration that is in effect on the date of the Director's determination may be extended up to three (3) years.

4006.5 The Director may extend the term of a license, certificate, or registration of a health profession for administrative convenience, or if the Director determines that there is an exigent circumstance that requires an extension for the preservation of the health and safety of the public.

4006.6 If the Director extends the term of a license, certificate, or registration under § 4006.5, the Director shall issue a notice of the extension which shall not exceed ninety (90) days. If the extension granted is for sixty (60) days or more, the provisions of §§ 4005.5 and 4005.6 shall not apply and any license, certificate, or registration that is not renewed by the end of the extension period shall expire on the date specified in the notice.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4006

Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 5859, 5864 (September 11, 1987); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 8930 (September 14, 2007); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 2467 (3/25/2022)