§ 17-27-413 - License and certificate renewal -- Fee -- Waiver. - Arkansas Statutes

17-27-413. License and certificate renewal -- Fee -- Waiver.

(a) Each licensed alcoholism and drug abuse counselor, licensed associate alcoholism and drug abuse counselor, and certified alcoholism and drug abuse technician shall:

(1) Renew his or her license or certificate every two (2) years; and

(2) Pay the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors a renewal fee fixed by the board.

(b) (1) Renewal fees shall be waived for any licensee or person certified actually serving in the armed forces of the United States.

(2) A waiver under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be effective for six (6) months following honorable discharge, separation, or release from the armed forces, after which period a license or certificate shall be considered lapsed.

(c) The board, at its discretion, may require continuing education as a condition of license or certificate renewal.