(a) Each person who has passed the examinations required by this chapter, who has been admitted to practice in this State by reciprocity, or who has otherwise qualified for a license shall, prior to receiving such license, file for and obtain an occupational license from the Division of Revenue, if required, in accordance with Chapter 23 of Title 30. The Board shall issue a license to each person who has qualified for same under this chapter. A duplicate license shall be issued to a practitioner licensed under this chapter upon payment of a fee established by the Division of Professional Regulation. The license shall be clearly marked “DUPLICATE.”

(b) Each license shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division, and upon payment of the appropriate fee, and proof that the licensee has met any continuing education requirements established by the Board. A licensee who has allowed that licensee’s license to lapse for less than 5 years may renew such lapsed license upon payment of a late fee established by the Division, and proof that the licensee has met any continuing education requirements established by the Board. A licensee who has allowed that licensee’s license to lapse for longer than 5 years may reinstate such license by taking and passing the practical examination for the profession for which the licensee is seeking reinstatement.

(1)-(4) [Repealed.]

(c) A shop or school that allows its license to lapse has 45 days from the expiration date to apply for reinstatement. After that time, any shop or school must reapply.

(d) A former licensee whose license has been revoked shall apply for a new license, successfully complete all examinations, and pay all appropriate fees before the person may be licensed.

64 Del. Laws, c. 8, § ?1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 144, § ?1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 178, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 73 Del. Laws, c. 158, § ?16; 77 Del. Laws, c. 65, § ?1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 170, § ?1; 82 Del. Laws, c. 77, § 4;