Section 8-54-9.8 - License renewal audit(a) The board shall conduct random audits of licensees who have renewed their license to ensure that renewals are in compliance with the criteria set by the board.(b) The board will collect a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) audit samples annually, but not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) annually, and conduct all reviews of renewal documentation, drawn randomly from those renewals occurring from July 1, 2010, and thereafter.(c) Licensees whose five-year or ten-year licenses expire on July 1, 2010, or later shall meet the audit guidelines set by the board. Acceptance of the licensee's audit documentation shall result in a license renewal, provided the licensee has paid the necessary fees specified by the board.(d) A licensee selected for audit shall be required to submit documentation for audit in a manner prescribed by the board. If a licensee fails to respond to a request for audit the board may institute disciplinary action against the licensee for failure to demonstrate compliance with renewal requirements.(e) The board may contract with an independent, external organization to conduct the random audits and evaluate the renewals and their compliance with the criteria set forth by the board. The board may also commission the organization to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the renewal process. [Eff 10/30/14; Am 9/5/2019] (Auth: HRS § 302A-805) (Imp: HRS §§ 302A-801 to -808)