The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 326.10, subdivision 8, to enhance the notification process for license and certificate holders in the fields governed by the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design. Specifically, it introduces a requirement for the board to send an email notification to holders whose licenses or certificates are set to expire, no later than 30 days before the expiration date. This notice will include information on the renewal process and requirements. Additionally, the application form for new or renewed licenses or certificates will now require applicants to provide an email address for this notification purpose. If the board lacks an email address for a holder, the notice will be sent via standard mail.

The bill also specifies that the new notification requirements will take effect on August 1, 2024, and will apply to licenses and renewals scheduled to expire on or after that date. This change aims to ensure that license and certificate holders are adequately informed about their renewal deadlines, thereby promoting compliance and reducing the risk of unintentional lapses in licensure.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 326.10