(1) An instructor permit shall be renewed on a biennial basis. The schedule for biennial renewal shall be as established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 61-6.001
    (2) Any permit which is not renewed at the end of the permit period established in Fl. Admin. Code R. 61-6.001, shall automatically revert to involuntarily inactive status pursuant to Section 475.451(2)(b)3., F.S.
    (3) An involuntarily inactive instructor permit holder must complete the following in order to obtain an active permit:
    (a) Successfully complete the continuing education requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 61J2-3.011
    (b) Pay the required fee pursuant to subsection 61J2-1.011(4), F.A.C.
    (c) Pay the late fee pursuant to Fl. Admin. Code R. 61J2-1.011(8)(b)
    (4) Any permit which has been involuntarily inactive for 2 years shall automatically expire pursuant to Florida Statutes § 475.183(2) Once a permit expires, it becomes null and void without any further action by the Commission or Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Rulemaking Authority 475.05, 475.451 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 475.451. History-New 10-25-98, Amended 6-30-22.