Section 216-RICR-50-05-2.7 - General Licensing InformationA. The Director shall issue to applicants who have satisfactorily met the licensing requirements herein, a license to act as a sampler or interpreter in this state.B. Sampler or interpreter licenses, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall be valid for a period of five (5) years and shall expire on of the fifth year from the date of issuance thereafter.C. Every person licensed who wishes to renew his or her license shall file a completed renewal application with the Department.D. Any person who allows his or her certification to lapse by failing to renew it within thirty (30) days of the anniversary date may be reinstated by the Director upon submission of an application, unless the license has been suspended or revoked.E. Any person using the titles of "licensed sampler" or "licensed interpreter" or functioning as either during the time that his or her license has lapsed or been suspended or revoked shall be subject to the penalties for violation of the statutory and regulatory provisions of this Part.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-05-2.7