Sec. 8.5. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a mental health counselor associate license issued by the board is valid for the remainder of the renewal period in effect on the date the license was issued.

     (b) An individual may renew a mental health counselor associate license two (2) times by:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-23.6-8.5-8.5

  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(1) paying a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of the license; and

(2) completing at least twenty (20) hours of continuing education per licensure year.

     (c) The board may renew a mental health counselor associate license for additional periods based on circumstances determined by the board.

     (d) If an individual fails to pay a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of a mental health counselor associate license, the license becomes invalid.

As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.177-2015, SEC.57.