Section 37:2507 - RegistrationA. Every individual who holds a valid license as a nursing facility administrator issued by the board as defined herein shall immediately upon issuance thereof be considered registered with the board and issued a certificate of registration. Thereafter, such individual shall annually apply to the board for a new certificate of registration and report any facts requested by the board on forms provided for such purpose.B. Upon making an application for a new certificate of registration, each individual shall pay an annual registration fee as established by the board and, at the same time, shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that during the year immediately preceding such application for registration he has attended a continuing education program or course of study as provided in the rules and regulations of the board.C. Upon receipt of such application for registration, the registration fee, and the evidence required with respect to continuing education, the board shall issue a certificate of registration to such nursing facility administrator.D. Any nursing facility administrator who fails to comply with the provisions of this Section, and who continues to practice as a nursing facility administrator, may be fined, may have his license suspended or revoked or may be otherwise disciplined by the board.E. Only an individual who has qualified as a licensed nursing facility administrator under the provisions of this Section, and who holds a current registration certificate may use the title "Nursing Facility Administrator", and use the abbreviation "N.F.A." after his name. No other person shall use or shall represent himself or allow himself to be represented by such title or such abbreviation or any other words, letters, sign, card, or device intended to indicate that such person is a licensed and registered nursing facility administrator.F. The board shall maintain a register of all applications for the licensure and registration of nursing facility administrators, which register shall contain such information as the board may require.Added by Acts 1969, No. 131, §7. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 667, §4, eff. July 24, 1980; Acts 1982, No. 118, §1; Acts 1984, No. 725, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 1992, No. 241, §1, eff. June 10, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 546, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.Added by Acts 1969, No. 131, §7. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 667, §4, eff. 7/24/1980; Acts 1982, No. 118, §1; Acts 1984, No. 725, §1, eff. 1/1/1985; Acts 1992, No. 241, §1, eff. 6/10/1992; Acts 1999, No. 546, §1, eff. 7/1/1999.