The bill amends the Public Health Code by updating the renewal process for licenses and registrations, specifically in section 16201. It mandates that the Department of Health will notify licensees or registrants of their renewal deadlines via mail or email, and emphasizes that failure to receive this notice does not exempt them from the responsibility of renewing their licenses. The bill also clarifies the conditions under which licenses can be renewed after expiration, including a 60-day grace period during which the licensee can continue to practice, and outlines the process for relicensing or reregistering after a license has been expired for more than three years.

Additionally, the bill introduces section 16202, which allows licensees or registrants to voluntarily surrender their licenses or registrations. It specifies the procedure for surrendering a license, including the requirement for a written notice and the conditions under which the Department may deny such requests, particularly if the surrender is perceived as an attempt to evade disciplinary action. The bill also states that surrendering a license does not absolve the individual of any civil or criminal liabilities incurred prior to the surrender and that fees paid will not be refunded if a license is surrendered before its expiration. After eight years from the date of surrender, individuals may apply for a new license or registration under the same conditions as new applicants.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.16201