N.J. Admin. Code § 13:27-9.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 13:27-9.6 - Biennial certification renewal; certificate suspension; reinstatement of suspended certificate; inactive status

(a) All certificates issued by the Board shall be issued for a two-year biennial certification period. A certificate holder who seeks renewal of the certificate shall submit a completed renewal application, a statement that the certificate holder has successfully completed the continuing education requirement pursuant to 13:27-9.10 and the renewal fee as set forth in 13:27-9.17 prior to the expiration date of the certificate.

(b) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each certificate holder at the address registered with the Board at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the certificate. If the notice to renew is not sent at least 60 days prior to the expiration date, no monetary penalties or fines shall apply to the certificate holder for failure to renew.

(c) If a certificate holder does not renew the certificate prior to its expiration date, the certificate holder may renew the certificate within 30 days of its expiration by submitting a renewal application, a statement that the certificate holder has successfully completed the continuing education requirement pursuant to 13:27-9.10, a renewal fee and a late fee, as set forth in 13:27-9.17. During this 30-day period, the certificate shall be valid, and the certificate holder shall not be deemed to be engaged in unauthorized practice.

(d) A certificate that is not renewed within 30 days of its expiration shall be automatically suspended. An individual who holds himself or herself out as a certified interior designer with a suspended certificate shall be in violation of 13:27-9.15.

(e) A certificate holder whose certificate has been automatically suspended for five years or less for failure to renew pursuant to (d) above may be reinstated by the Committee upon completion of the following:

1. Payment of the reinstatement fee and all past delinquent biennial renewal fees pursuant to 13:27-9.17;

2. Submission of proof of completion of the continuing education credits required for each biennial registration period for which the certificate was suspended; and

3. Submission of an affidavit of employment listing each job held during the period of suspended certificate which includes the name, address, and telephone number of each employer.

(f) In addition to fulfilling the requirements set forth in (e) above, a certificate holder whose certificate has been automatically suspended for more than five years who wishes to return to practice shall reapply for certification and shall demonstrate that he or she has maintained proficiency. An applicant who fails to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Committee that he or she has maintained proficiency while suspended may be subject to an examination or other requirements as determined by the Committee prior to reinstatement of his or her certificate.

(g) Renewal applications shall provide the certificate holder with the option of either active or inactive status. A certificate holder electing inactive status shall pay the inactive certification fee set forth in 13:27-9.17 and shall not hold himself or herself out as a certified interior designer.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:27-9.6