Rule 276-14-.03 - Reinstatement of LicenseFollowing the late renewal penalty period, all non-renewed licenses will be revoked by operation of law for non-renewal, and an application for reinstatement must be submitted to seek re-licensure.
(a) Reinstatement shall be within the sole discretion of the Board.(b) A person applying for reinstatement shall submit the following: 1. For both dealer and dispenser applicants for reinstatement, a completed reinstatement application and the non-refundable reinstatement application fee; and2. For only dispenser applicants for reinstatement, applying within one (1) year of the effective date of the lapsed license, verification of twenty (20) hours of Board approved continuing education obtained within two years prior to the date the reinstatement application is received by the Board administrative staff (Refer to Board Rule 276-10 for continuing education information).3. For only dispenser applicants for reinstatement, applying after one (1) year of the effective date of the lapsed license, verification of the retake and passage of both the written and practical examinations required for licensure within one year prior to the date the reinstatement application is received by the Board administrative staff, and verification of twenty (20) hours of Board approved continuing education obtained within two years prior to the date the reinstatement application is received by the Board administrative staff (Refer to Board Rule 276-10 for continuing education information).(c) Individuals currently/actively licensed and practicing full time in the field of dispensing hearing aids in another state or jurisdiction filing for the reinstatement of a Georgia hearing aid dispensers license shall submit verification of twenty (20) hours of Board approved continuing education obtained within two years prior to the date of the reinstatement application (Refer to Board Rule 276-10 for continuing education information).Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 276-14-.03
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-19, 43-20-6.
Original Rule entitled "Reinstatement of License" adopted. F. July 15, 2009; eff. August 4, 2009.Amended: F. Dec. 7, 2012; eff. Dec. 27, 2012.Amended: F. Apr. 13, 2017; eff. May 3, 2017.