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2023 ASSEMBLY BILL 204
April 20, 2023 - Introduced by JOINT LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Referred to Committee
on Regulatory Licensing Reform.
***AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
AN ACT to repeal 440.992 (6), 452.10 (2) and 456.07 (1) and (3); to renumber
440.08 (2) (d) and 440.08 (2) (e); to renumber and amend 440.08 (2) (a) 1. to
37., 440.08 (2) (a) 37m., 440.08 (2) (a) 38. to 72., 440.08 (2) (c), 446.025 (3) (a)
and 446.026 (3) (a); to amend 440.03 (14) (c), 440.03 (15), 440.032 (5), 440.08
(2) (title), 440.08 (2) (a) (intro.), 440.08 (2) (b), 440.08 (4) (a), 440.09 (3) (a),
440.26 (3), 440.26 (5m) (b), 440.313 (1), 440.415 (2) (a), 440.71 (3), 440.88 (4),
440.905 (2), 440.91 (1) (c), 440.91 (1m) (c), 440.91 (4), 440.92 (1) (c), 440.972 (2),
440.974 (2), 440.98 (6), 440.983 (1), 440.9935, 441.06 (3), 441.10 (6), 441.15 (3)
(b), 442.083 (1), 442.083 (2) (a), 443.015 (1e), 443.07 (6), 443.08 (3) (b), 443.10
(2) (e), 443.10 (5), 445.06 (1), 445.07 (1) (a) and (b), 445.095 (1) (c), 445.105 (3),
446.02 (1) (b), 446.02 (4), 446.025 (3) (b), 446.026 (3) (b), 447.05 (1) (a), 447.055
(1) (a), 447.055 (1) (b) 1., 447.055 (1) (b) 2., 447.056 (1) (intro.), 447.056 (3),
447.058 (2) (b), 448.07 (1) (a), 448.13 (1) (a) 1., 448.13 (1) (a) 2., 448.13 (1m),
448.55 (2), 448.65 (2) (intro.), 448.665, 448.86 (2), 448.9545 (1) (a), 448.9545 (1)
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(b) (intro.), 448.955 (1), 448.955 (2) (a), 448.955 (3) (a), 448.956 (1) (c), 448.967
(2), 448.9703 (3) (a), 448.9706 (2), 448.974 (2) (a), 449.06 (1), 449.06 (2m), 450.08
(1), 450.08 (2) (a), 450.08 (2) (b), 450.085 (1), 451.04 (4), 452.12 (1), 452.12 (5)
(a), 452.132 (2) (c), 454.06 (8), 454.08 (9), 454.23 (5), 454.25 (9), 455.06 (1) (a),
455.065 (7), 456.07 (2), 456.07 (5), 457.20 (2), 457.22 (2), 458.09 (3), 458.11,
458.13, 458.33 (5), 459.09 (1) (intro.), 459.09 (1) (b), 459.24 (5) (intro.), 459.24
(5) (b), 460.07 (2) (intro.), 460.10 (1) (a), 462.05 (1), 466.04 (3) (a) (intro.),
470.045 (3) (b), 470.07 and 480.08 (5); to repeal and recreate 448.13 (title) and
456.07 (title); and to create 440.08 (2) (a) 1n., 2n., 3n. and 4n., 440.08 (2) (ag)
(intro.), 440.08 (2) (ar), 440.08 (2m) (title), 440.08 (2m) (b), 446.025 (3) (a) 2. and
446.026 (3) (a) 2. of the statutes; relating to: renewal dates and continuing
education requirements for certain credentials issued by the Department of
Safety and Professional Services and credentialing boards and granting
rule-making authority.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
This bill is explained in the NOTES provided by the Joint Legislative Council in
the bill.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as
an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
JOINT LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL PREFATORY NOTE: This draft was prepared for the Joint
Legislative Council's Study Committee on Occupational Licenses.
Under current law, a two-year renewal period applies to many health and business
credentials administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
or a credentialing board. The renewal date for each two-year period is specified by
statute. As part of a credential holder's renewal, some professions specify continuing
education requirements by statute, while some professions may establish continuing
education requirements by rule.
The bill revises each two-year renewal period in the health and business
professions to four-year renewal periods. Where specified in the statutes, the bill doubles
the corresponding credential's continuing education requirement.
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The bill specifies that DSPS may, in cooperation with the credentialing boards,
phase in the new four-year renewal periods in a manner that allows one two-year
renewal to occur after the law takes effect. DSPS may also stagger the renewal dates
among credential holders so that approximately half of renewals within a profession
occur every two years.
The bill specifies that if the four-year renewal period is in place before revised
renewal fees are approved by the Joint Committee on Finance, DSPS may double the
two-year renewal fee. The bill also specifies the converse, that if a two-year renewal
applies to an individual after a four-year renewal fee has been established, the individual
is required to pay only one-half of the four-year renewal fee.
If DSPS implements measures to phase in four-year renewal periods or to stagger
renewal dates within a profession, the bill requires DSPS to do so by administrative rule.
The bill also grants emergency rulemaking authority to DSPS and the credentialing
boards to implement the provisions of the bill without making a finding of emergency, and
allows an emergency rule to remain in effect until May 1, 2025, or the date on which the
permanent rule takes effect, whichever is sooner. Lastly, the bill specifies that its
provisions take effect on the first day of the third month following enactment.
SECTION 1. 440.03 (14) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.03 (14) (c) The renewal dates for certificates granted under par. (a) and
licenses granted under par. (am) are specified in shall be as determined under s.
440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form
provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the
department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the department that
the person's certification, registration, or accreditation specified in par. (a) 1. a., 2.
a., or 3. a. has not been revoked.
SECTION 2. 440.03 (15) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.03 (15) The department shall promulgate rules that establish the fees
specified in ss. 440.05 (10) and 440.08 (2) (d) (2m) (c).
SECTION 3. 440.032 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.032 (5) LICENSE RENEWAL. The renewal dates for licenses granted under
sub. (3) are specified in shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 68c. Renewal
applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the
department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under
s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the department that the person's
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certification or membership specified in sub. (3) that is required for the license has
not been revoked or invalidated.
SECTION 4. 440.08 (2) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (title) RENEWAL DATES, FEES AND APPLICATIONS.
SECTION 5. 440.08 (2) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) (intro.) Except as provided in par. (b) and in ss. 440.51, 442.04,
444.03, 444.11, 447.04 (2) (c) 2., 447.05 (1) (b), 449.17 (1m) (d), 449.18 (2) (e), 455.06
(1) (b), 463.10, 463.12, and 463.25 and subch. II of ch. 448, the renewal dates for
credentials are as follows all of the following apply with respect to renewals of
credentials:
SECTION 6. 440.08 (2) (a) 1. to 37. of the statutes are renumbered 440.08 (2) (ag)
1. to 37. and amended to read:
440.08 (2) (ag) 1. Accountant, certified public: December 15 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
3. Accounting corporation or partnership: December 15 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
4. Acupuncturist: July 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
4m. Advanced practice nurse prescriber: October 1 of each every other
even-numbered year.
5. Aesthetician: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
6. Aesthetics establishment: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
8. Aesthetics school: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
9. Aesthetics specialty school: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
9m. Substance abuse counselor, clinical supervisor, or prevention specialist:
except as limited in s. 440.88 (4), March 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
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10. Anesthesiologist assistant: October 1 of each every other even-numbered
year.
10m. Appraisal management company: December 15 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
11. Appraiser, real estate, certified general: December 15 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
11m. Appraiser, real estate, certified residential: December 15 of each every
other odd-numbered year.
12. Appraiser, real estate, licensed: December 15 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
13. Architect: August 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
14. Architectural or engineering firm, partnership or corporation: February 1
of each every other even-numbered year.
14d. Athlete agent: July 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
14f. Athletic trainer: July 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
14g. Auction company: December 15 of each every other even-numbered year.
14r. Auctioneer: December 15 of each every other even-numbered year.
15. Audiologist: February 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
15m. Barber: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
16. Barbering establishment: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
19. Barbering school: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
20m. Behavior analyst: December 15 of each every other even-numbered year.
21. Cemetery authority, licensed: December 15 of each every other
even-numbered year.
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21m. Cemetery authority, registered: December 15 of each every other
even-numbered year; $10.
22. Cemetery preneed seller: December 15 of each every other even-numbered
year.
23. Cemetery salesperson: December 15 of each every other even-numbered
year.
23p. Chiropractic radiological technician: December 15 of each every other
even-numbered year.
23s. Chiropractic technician: December 15 of each every other even-numbered
year.
24. Chiropractor: December 15 of each every other even-numbered year.
24b. Cosmetologist: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
24d. Cosmetology establishment: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered
year.
24k. Cosmetology school: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
24m. Crematory authority: January 1 of each every other even-numbered
year.
25. Dental hygienist: October 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
26. Dentist: October 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
26m. Dentist, faculty member: October 1 of each every other odd-numbered
year.
27. Designer of engineering systems: February 1 of each every other
even-numbered year.
27m. Dietitian: November 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
29. Drug manufacturer: June 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
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30. Electrologist: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
31. Electrology establishment: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
33. Electrology school: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
34. Electrology specialty school: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered
year.
35. Engineer, professional: August 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
36. Funeral director: December 15 of each every other odd-numbered year.
37. Funeral establishment: June 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
SECTION 7. 440.08 (2) (a) 1n., 2n., 3n. and 4n. of the statutes are created to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 1n. Beginning with the first renewal after the initial issuance of
a credential, the credential may be renewed every 4 years as provided in this
paragraph.
2n. General renewal dates shall be as specified in par. (ag).
3n. The department may, if practical and expedient, stagger renewal dates
among credential holders so that approximately half of renewals occur every 2 years.
4n. The department shall promulgate rules for the implementation of subds.
1n. to 3n.
SECTION 8. 440.08 (2) (a) 37m. of the statutes, as created by 2021 Wisconsin Act
251, is renumbered 440.08 (2) (ag) 37m. and amended to read:
440.08 (2) (ag) 37m. Genetic counselor: November 1 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
SECTION 9. 440.08 (2) (a) 38. to 72. of the statutes are renumbered 440.08 (2)
(ag) 38. to 72. and amended to read:
440.08 (2) (ag) 38. Hearing instrument specialist: February 1 of each every
other odd-numbered year.
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38g. Home inspector: December 15 of each every other even-numbered year.
38h. Home medical oxygen provider: June 1 of each every other
even-numbered year.
38i. Interior design firm, partnership, or corporation: February 1 of each every
other even-numbered year.
38j. Juvenile martial arts instructor: September 1 of each every other
even-numbered year.
38m. Landscape architect: August 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
39. Land surveyor, professional: February 1 of each every other
even-numbered year.
39m. Limited X-ray machine operator: September 1 of each every other
even-numbered year.
42. Manicuring establishment: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
44. Manicuring school: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
45. Manicuring specialty school: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered
year.
46. Manicurist: April 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
46m. Marriage and family therapist: March 1 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
46r. Massage therapist or bodywork therapist: March 1 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
46w. Midwife, licensed: July 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
46y. Mobile dentistry program registration: October 1 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
47g. Naturopathic doctor: January 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
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47h. Naturopathic doctor, limited-scope: January 1 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
48. Nurse, licensed practical: May 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
49. Nurse, registered: March 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
50. Nurse-midwife: March 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
51. Nursing home administrator: July 1 of each every other even-numbered
year.
52. Occupational therapist: June 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
53. Occupational therapy assistant: June 1 of each every other odd-numbered
year.
54. Optometrist: December 15 of each every other odd-numbered year.
54m. Perfusionist: March 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
55. Pharmacist: June 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
56. Pharmacy, in-state and out-of-state: June 1 of each every other
even-numbered year.
56m. Pharmacy technician: June 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
57. Physical therapist: March 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
57m. Physical therapist assistant: March 1 of each every other odd-numbered
year.
58. Physician, other than a physician who possesses the degree of doctor of
osteopathy: November 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
58m. Physician who possesses the degree of doctor of osteopathy: November
1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
59. Physician assistant: March 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
60. Podiatrist: November 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
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61. Private detective: September 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
62. Private detective agency: September 1 of each every other odd-numbered
year.
63. Private practice school psychologist: October 1 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
63g. Private security person: September 1 of each every other even-numbered
year.
63m. Professional counselor: March 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
63u. Professional geologist: August 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
63v. Professional geology, hydrology, or soil science firm, partnership, or
corporation: August 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
63w. Professional hydrologist: August 1 of each every other even-numbered
year.
63x. Professional soil scientist: August 1 of each every other even-numbered
year.
64. Psychologist: October 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
64g. Radiographer, licensed: September 1 of each every other even-numbered
year.
65. Real estate broker: December 15 of each every other even-numbered year.
66. Real estate business entity: December 15 of each every other
even-numbered year.
67. Real estate salesperson: December 15 of each every other even-numbered
year.
67m. Registered interior designer: August 1 of each every other
even-numbered year.
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67v. Registered music, art or dance therapist: October 1 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
67x. Registered music, art, or dance therapist with psychotherapy license:
October 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
68. Respiratory care practitioner: July 1 of each every other even-numbered
year.
68b. Sanitarian: January 1 of each every other even-numbered year.
68c. Sign language interpreter: September 1 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
68d. Social worker: March 1 of each every other odd-numbered year.
68h. Social worker, advanced practice: March 1 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
68p. Social worker, independent: March 1 of each every other odd-numbered
year.
68t. Social worker, independent clinical: March 1 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
68v. Speech-language pathologist: February 1 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
69g. Third-party logistics provider: July 1 of each every other even-numbered
year.
69m. Transportation network company: March 1 of each every other
odd-numbered year.
72. Wholesale distributor of prescription drugs: June 1 of each every other
even-numbered year.
SECTION 10. 440.08 (2) (ag) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:
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440.08 (2) (ag) (intro.) For the purpose of par. (a), the general renewal dates and
years for credentials to which this subsection applies are as follows:
SECTION 11. 440.08 (2) (ar) of the statutes is created to read:
440.08 (2) (ar) 1. Notwithstanding pars. (a), (ag), and (c) and chs. 440 to 480,
the department may, in cooperation with credentialing boards, establish a system to
transition credential holders from 2-year credential periods under chs. 440 to 480,
2021 stats., to 4-year credential periods by phasing in the application of par. (a). The
department shall promulgate rules to implement any transition system established
under this paragraph, which shall not allow for more than one 2-year renewal of a
credential after the effective date of this subdivision .... [LRB inserts date].
2. a. Notwithstanding the requirement to pay the renewal fee under par. (c),
a person who renews a credential for 2 years pursuant to the transition system
established under this paragraph is required to pay only one-half of the renewal fee
that applies to a person renewing a credential for 4 years.
b. Notwithstanding the fees for credential renewals approved under s. 440.03
(9), if the department transitions credential holders from 2-year credential periods
under chs. 440 to 480, 2021 stats., to 4-year credential periods before revised
renewal fees can be approved under s. 440.03 (9), the department may double the
applicable renewal fee until a revised fee can be approved under s. 440.03 (9).
SECTION 12. 440.08 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (b) The renewal fee for an apprentice, journeyman, student or
temporary credential is $10. The renewal dates specified in par. (a) determined
under pars. (a) to (ar) do not apply to apprentice, journeyman, student or temporary
credentials.
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SECTION 13. 440.08 (2) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 440.08 (2m) (a) and
amended to read:
440.08 (2m) (a) Except as provided in par. (e) (d) and sub. (3), renewal
applications shall include the applicable renewal fee as determined by the
department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) or as specified in par. (b).
SECTION 14. 440.08 (2) (d) of the statutes is renumbered 440.08 (2m) (c).
SECTION 15. 440.08 (2) (e) of the statutes is renumbered 440.08 (2m) (d).
SECTION 16. 440.08 (2m) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
440.08 (2m) (title) RENEWAL FEES AND APPLICATIONS.
SECTION 17. 440.08 (2m) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
440.08 (2m) (b) The renewal fee for an apprentice, journeyman, student, or
temporary credential is $10.
SECTION 18. 440.08 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (4) (a) Generally. If the department or the interested examining board
or affiliated credentialing board, as appropriate, determines that an applicant for
renewal has failed to comply with sub. (2) (c) (2m) (a) or (3) or with any other
applicable requirement for renewal established under chs. 440 to 480 or that the
denial of an application for renewal of a credential is necessary to protect the public
health, safety or welfare, the department, examining board or affiliated
credentialing board may summarily deny the application for renewal by mailing to
the holder of the credential a notice of denial that includes a statement of the facts
or conduct that warrant the denial and a notice that the holder may, within 30 days
after the date on which the notice of denial is mailed, file a written request with the
department to have the denial reviewed at a hearing before the department, if the
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department issued the credential, or before the examining board or affiliated
credentialing board that issued the credential.
SECTION 19. 440.09 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.09 (3) (a) A reciprocal credential granted under this section expires on the
applicable renewal date specified in determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), except that
if the first renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) after the date on which the
credential is granted is within 180 365 days of the date on which the credential is
granted, the credential expires on the 2nd renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a)
after the date on which the credential is granted.
SECTION 20. 440.26 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.26 (3) ISSUANCE OF LICENSES; FEES. Upon receipt and examination of an
application executed under sub. (2), and after any investigation that it considers
necessary, the department shall, if it determines that the applicant is qualified, grant
the proper license upon payment of the initial credential fee determined by the
department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). No license shall be issued for a longer period than
2 4 years, and the license of a private detective shall expire on the renewal date of
the license of the private detective agency, even if the license of the private detective
has not been in effect for a full 2 4 years. Renewals of the original licenses issued
under this section shall be issued in accordance with renewal forms prescribed by the
department and shall be accompanied by the applicable fees specified in s. 440.08 or
determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The department may not
renew a license unless the applicant provides evidence that the applicant has in force
at the time of renewal the bond or liability policy specified in this section.
SECTION 21. 440.26 (5m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
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440.26 (5m) (b) The renewal dates for permits issued under this subsection are
specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall
be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall
include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 22. 440.313 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.313 (1) The renewal date for licenses granted under this subchapter is
specified in shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall
be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall
include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 23. 440.415 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.415 (2) (a) The renewal date for a license granted under sub. (1) is specified
in shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 69m. A renewal application shall
be submitted to the department on a form prescribed by the department and shall
include any information required by the department by rule.
SECTION 24. 440.71 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.71 (3) RENEWAL. Renewal applications shall be submitted to the
department on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable
renewal date specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include the
applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 25. 440.88 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.88 (4) APPLICATIONS; CERTIFICATION PERIOD. An application for certification
as a substance abuse counselor, clinical supervisor, or prevention specialist under
this section shall be made on a form provided by the department and filed with the
department and shall be accompanied by the initial credential fee determined by the
department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The renewal date for certification as a substance
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abuse counselor, clinical supervisor, or prevention specialist is specified shall be as
determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and the renewal fee for such certifications is
determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). Renewal of certification as a
substance abuse counselor-in-training, a clinical supervisor-in-training, or a
prevention specialist-in-training may be made only twice.
SECTION 26. 440.905 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.905 (2) The board has rule-making authority and may promulgate rules
relating to the regulation of cemetery authorities, cemetery salespersons, and
cemetery preneed sellers. The board may determine, by rule, a fee under s. 440.05
(1) (a) and under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 21. that is sufficient to fund the board's operating
costs.
SECTION 27. 440.91 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.91 (1) (c) The renewal dates for licenses granted under par. (b) are specified
in shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and the renewal fees for such licenses
are determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 28. 440.91 (1m) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.91 (1m) (c) The renewal date and renewal fee for a registration granted
under par. (b) are specified in shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2). The
department shall determine the renewal fee for a registration granted under par. (b)
under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 29. 440.91 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.91 (4) Renewal applications shall be submitted to the board on a form
provided by the board on or before the applicable renewal date specified determined
under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include the applicable renewal fee determined by the
department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
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SECTION 30. 440.92 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.92 (1) (c) Renewal applications shall be submitted to the board on a form
provided by the board on or before the applicable renewal date specified determined
under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include the applicable renewal fee determined by the
department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 31. 440.972 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.972 (2) The renewal date for certificates granted under this section is
specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 38g., and the renewal fee for
such certificates is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 32. 440.974 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.974 (2) The department shall promulgate rules establishing continuing
education requirements for individuals registered under this subchapter. The rules
promulgated under this subsection shall require the completion of at least 40 80
hours of continuing education every 2 4 years, except that the rules may not require
continuing education for an applicant for renewal of a registration that expires on
the 1st and 2nd renewal dates date after the date on which the department initially
granted the registration.
SECTION 33. 440.98 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.98 (6) APPLICATIONS. An application for a sanitarian registration under this
section shall be made on a form provided by the department and filed with the
department and shall be accompanied by the initial credential fee determined by the
department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The renewal date for a sanitarian registration
is specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such
registration is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 34. 440.983 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
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440.983 (1) The renewal date for licenses granted under this subchapter is
specified in shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall
be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall
include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 35. 440.992 (6) of the statutes is repealed.
SECTION 36. 440.9935 of the statutes is amended to read:
440.9935 Renewal. The renewal date for certificates of registration issued
under this subchapter is specified in shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a),
and the renewal fee for such certificates is determined by the department under s.
440.03 (9) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form
provided by the department.
SECTION 37. 441.06 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
441.06 (3) A registered nurse practicing for compensation shall, on or before
the applicable renewal date specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), submit to
the board on furnished forms a statement giving name, residence, and other facts
that the board requires, with the nursing workforce survey and fee required under
s. 441.01 (7) and the applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s.
440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 38. 441.10 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
441.10 (6) On or before the applicable renewal date specified determined under
s. 440.08 (2) (a), a licensed practical nurse practicing for compensation shall submit
to the board, on forms furnished by the department, an application for license
renewal, together with a statement giving name, residence, nature and extent of
practice as a licensed practical nurse during the prior year and prior unreported
years, the nursing workforce survey and fee required under s. 441.01 (7), and other
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facts bearing upon current competency that the board requires, accompanied by the
applicable license renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 39. 441.15 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
441.15 (3) (b) On or before the applicable renewal date specified determined
under s. 440.08 (2) (a), a person issued a license under par. (a) and practicing
nurse-midwifery shall submit to the board on furnished forms a statement giving his
or her name, residence, and other information that the board requires by rule, with
the applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). If
applicable, the person shall also submit evidence satisfactory to the board that he or
she has in effect the malpractice liability insurance required under the rules
promulgated under sub. (5) (bm). The board shall grant to a person who pays the fee
determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) for renewal of a license to
practice nurse-midwifery and who satisfies the requirements of this paragraph the
renewal of his or her license to practice nurse-midwifery and the renewal of his or
her license to practice as a registered nurse.
SECTION 40. 442.083 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
442.083 (1) The renewal dates for licenses issued under this chapter are
specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fees for such
licenses are determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The department
may not renew a license issued to a firm unless, at the time of renewal, the firm
satisfies the requirements under s. 442.08 (2) and demonstrates, to the satisfaction
of the department, that the firm has complied with the requirements under s.
442.087.
SECTION 41. 442.083 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
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442.083 (2) (a) The examining board shall promulgate rules establishing
continuing education requirements for renewal of licenses granted to individuals
under this chapter. The rules promulgated under this paragraph may not require
an individual to complete more than 80 160 continuing education credits during the
2-year 4-year period immediately preceding the renewal date specified determined
under s. 440.08 (2) (a).
SECTION 42. 443.015 (1e) of the statutes is amended to read:
443.015 (1e) The rules promulgated under sub. (1) by the registered interior
designer section of the examining board shall require a Wisconsin registered interior
designer to complete at least 15 30 hours of continuing education during the 2-year
4-year period immediately preceding the renewal date specified determined under
s. 440.08 (2) (a). At least 10 20 of the 15 30 hours shall be in subjects related to the
practice of interior design that safeguard the public's health, safety, and welfare.
SECTION 43. 443.07 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
443.07 (6) The renewal date for permits under this section is specified shall be
as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the fee for renewal of such permits is
determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 44. 443.08 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
443.08 (3) (b) The renewal date for certificates of authorization under this
section is specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the fee for
renewal of such certificates is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 45. 443.10 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
443.10 (2) (e) The renewal date dates for certificates of registration for
architects, landscape architects, professional engineers, and Wisconsin registered
interior designers is specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the
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fee for renewal of such certificates is determined by the department under s. 440.03
(9) (a).
SECTION 46. 443.10 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
443.10 (5) FEES; RENEWALS. The professional land surveyor section shall grant
a license to engage in the practice of professional land surveying to any applicant who
has met the applicable requirements of this chapter. The renewal date for the license
is specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for the
license is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 47. 445.06 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
445.06 (1) The renewal date for a funeral director's license is specified shall be
as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such license is
determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 48. 445.07 (1) (a) and (b) of the statutes are amended to read:
445.07 (1) (a) For the renewal of a license that expires on the first renewal date
after the date on which the examining board initially granted the license, completion
of 4 8 hours of continuing education subsequent to the date the applicant was
granted the initial license. The examining board shall, in the rules promulgated
under sub. (3), specify permitted or required subjects for the continuing education
under this paragraph, which shall be subjects that the examining board determines
prepare a new licensee for practice as a funeral director.
(b) For each renewal subsequent to the renewal described in par. (a),
completion of 15 30 hours of continuing education in the previous 2-year 4-year
licensure period.
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445.095 (1) (c) A certificate of apprenticeship issued under this section shall
be renewable annually upon the payment on January 1 of each year of the renewal
fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (2m) (b).
SECTION 50. 445.105 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
445.105 (3) Applications for funeral establishment permits shall be made on
forms provided by the department and filed with the department and shall be
accompanied by the initial credential fee determined by the department under s.
440.03 (9) (a). The renewal date for a funeral establishment permit is specified shall
be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such permit is
determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 51. 446.02 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
446.02 (1) (b) Submits evidence satisfactory to the examining board that the
person meets the requirements of continuing education for license renewal as the
examining board may require, which requirements shall include current proficiency
in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction
provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved
under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction. The person shall include the approval
number assigned under sub. (5) (b) to each educational program completed by the
person to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph. During the time between
initial licensure and commencement of a full 2-year licensure period, new licensees
shall not be required to meet continuing education requirements. Any person who
has not engaged in the practice of chiropractic for 2 years or more, while holding a
valid license under this chapter, and desiring to engage in such practice, shall be
required by the examining board to complete a continuing education course at a
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school of chiropractic approved by the examining board or pass a practical
examination administered by the examining board or both.
SECTION 52. 446.02 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
446.02 (4) The renewal date for all licenses granted by the examining board is
specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such
licenses is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 53. 446.025 (3) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 446.025 (3) (a) 1. and
amended to read:
446.025 (3) (a) 1. The renewal date and fees for a certificate issued under this
section are specified in shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a).
SECTION 54. 446.025 (3) (a) 2. of the statutes is created to read:
446.025 (3) (a) 2. The renewal fees for a certificate issued under this section are
determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 55. 446.025 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
446.025 (3) (b) A chiropractic radiological technician shall, at the time that he
or she applies for renewal of a certificate under par. (a), submit evidence satisfactory
to the examining board that he or she has completed at least 12 24 continuing
educational credit hours in programs established by rules promulgated by the
examining board.
SECTION 56. 446.026 (3) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 446.026 (3) (a) 1. and
amended to read:
446.026 (3) (a) 1. The renewal date and fees for a certificate issued under this
section are specified in shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a).
SECTION 57. 446.026 (3) (a) 2. of the statutes is created to read:
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446.026 (3) (a) 2. The renewal fees for a certificate issued under this section are
determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 58. 446.026 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
446.026 (3) (b) A chiropractic technician shall, at the time that he or she applies
for renewal of a certificate under par. (a), submit evidence satisfactory to the
examining board that he or she has completed at least 6 12 continuing educational
credit hours in programs established by rules promulgated by the examining board.
SECTION 59. 447.05 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
447.05 (1) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), renewal applications shall be
submitted to the department on a form provided by the department on or before the
applicable renewal date specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include
the applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 60. 447.055 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
447.055 (1) (a) 1. Except as provided in subs. (3) and (4), a person is not eligible
for renewal of a license to practice dental hygiene, other than a permit issued under
s. 447.02 (3), unless the person has taught, prepared, attended, or otherwise
completed, during the 2-year 4-year period immediately preceding the renewal date
specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), 12, 24 credit hours of continuing
education relating to the clinical practice of dental hygiene that is sponsored or
recognized by a local, state, regional, national, or international dental, dental
hygiene, dental assisting, or medical-related professional organization.
2. Notwithstanding subd. 1., the examining board may promulgate a rule
requiring not more than 20 40 nor less than 12 24 credit hours of continuing
education for eligibility for renewal of a license to practice dental hygiene.
SECTION 61. 447.055 (1) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
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447.055 (1) (b) 1. Basic life support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Not
more than 2 4 of the credit hours required under par. (a) may be satisfied by such
training.
SECTION 62. 447.055 (1) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
447.055 (1) (b) 2. Infection control. Not less than 2 4 of the credit hours required
under par. (a) must be satisfied by such training.
SECTION 63. 447.056 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
447.056 (1) (intro.) Except as provided in subs. (2) to (4), a person is not eligible
for renewal of a license to practice dentistry, other than a permit issued under s.
447.02 (3), unless the person has taught, attended, or otherwise completed, during
the 2-year 4-year period immediately preceding the renewal date specified
determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), 30 60 credit hours of continuing education related
to the practice of dentistry or the practice of medicine, including not less than 25 50
credit hours of instruction in clinical dentistry or clinical medicine. Not more than
4 8 of the 30 60 hours may be from teaching. Continuing education does not satisfy
the requirements under this subsection unless the continuing education is one of the
following:
SECTION 64. 447.056 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
447.056 (3) Credit hours completed before the 2-year 4-year period
immediately preceding renewal of a license to practice dentistry may not be applied
to fulfill the credit hours required under sub. (1).
SECTION 65. 447.058 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
447.058 (2) (b) A mobile dentistry program registrant shall submit an
application for renewal, and the applicable renewal fee determined by the
department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), to the department on a form provided by the
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440.08 (2) (a).
SECTION 66. 448.07 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.07 (1) (a) Every person licensed or certified under this subchapter shall
register on or before November 1 of each odd-numbered year following issuance of
the license or certificate with the board on or before his or her renewal date
determined under s. 440.08 (2). Registration shall be completed in such manner as
the board shall designate and upon forms the board shall provide, except that
registration with respect to a compact license shall be governed by the renewal
provisions in s. 448.980 (7). The secretary of the board, on or before October 1 of each
odd-numbered year, shall, at least 30 days prior to that date, mail or cause to be
mailed to every person required to register a registration form. The board shall
furnish to each person registered under this section a certificate of registration, and
the person shall display the registration certificate conspicuously in the office at all
times. No person may exercise the rights or privileges conferred by any license or
certificate granted by the board unless currently registered as required under this
subsection.
SECTION 67. 448.13 (title) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
448.13 (title) Continuing education and professional development.
SECTION 68. 448.13 (1) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
448.13 (1) (a) 1. Continuing education programs or courses of study approved
for at least 30 60 hours of credit by the board within the 2 4 calendar years preceding
the calendar year for which the registration is effective.
SECTION 69. 448.13 (1) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
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448.13 (1) (a) 2. Professional development and maintenance of certification or
performance improvement or continuing medical education programs or courses of
study required by the board by rule under s. 448.40 (1) and completed within the 2
4 calendar years preceding the calendar year for which the registration is effective.
SECTION 70. 448.13 (1m) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.13 (1m) The board shall, on a random basis, verify the accuracy of proof
submitted by physicians under sub. (1) (a) and may, at any time during the 2 calendar
years specified in sub. (1) (a), require a physician to submit proof of any continuing
education, professional development, and maintenance of certification or
performance improvement or continuing medical education programs or courses of
study that he or she has attended and completed at that time during the 2 calendar
years since he or she last registered under s. 448.07.
SECTION 71. 448.55 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.55 (2) The renewal dates for licenses granted under this subchapter, other
than temporary licenses granted under rules promulgated under s. 448.53 (2), are
specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall
be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall
include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and
proof of compliance with the requirements established in any rules promulgated
under sub. (3).
SECTION 72. 448.65 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.65 (2) (intro.) The renewal date for a license granted under this subchapter,
other than a temporary license granted under rules promulgated under s. 448.63 (3),
is specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall
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accompanied by all of the following:
SECTION 73. 448.665 of the statutes is amended to read:
448.665 Continuing education. The affiliated credentialing board shall
promulgate rules establishing requirements and procedures for licensees to
complete continuing education programs or courses of study in order to qualify for
renewal of a license granted under this subchapter. The rules shall require a licensee
to complete at least 30 hours of continuing education programs or courses of study
within each 2-year 4-year period immediately preceding the renewal date specified
determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). The affiliated credentialing board may waive all
or part of these requirements for the completion of continuing education programs
or courses of study if the affiliated credentialing board determines that prolonged
illness, disability or other exceptional circumstances have prevented a licensee from
completing the requirements.
SECTION 74. 448.86 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.86 (2) The renewal dates for certificates granted under this subchapter,
other than temporary certificates granted under s. 448.80, are specified shall be as
determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the
department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee
determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 75. 448.9545 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.9545 (1) (a) To be eligible for renewal of a license issued under s. 448.953
(1) or (2), a licensee shall, during the 2-year 4-year period immediately preceding
the renewal date specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), complete not less than
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30 60 credit hours of continuing education in courses of study approved by the
affiliated credentialing board.
SECTION 76. 448.9545 (1) (b) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.9545 (1) (b) (intro.) No more than 10 20 credit hours of the continuing
education required under par. (a) may be on any of the following subject areas or
combination of subject areas:
SECTION 77. 448.955 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.955 (1) The renewal dates for licenses granted under this subchapter are
specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a).
SECTION 78. 448.955 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.955 (2) (a) Completed, during the 2-year 4-year period immediately
preceding the renewal date specified in determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), the
continuing education requirements specified in s. 448.9545.
SECTION 79. 448.955 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.955 (3) (a) A place for the licensee to describe his or her work history,
including the average number of hours worked each week, for the 2-year 4-year
period immediately preceding the renewal date specified in determined under s.
440.08 (2) (a).
SECTION 80. 448.956 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.956 (1) (c) A protocol established under par. (a) shall be updated no later
than 30 days before the licensee's renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) 14f.
SECTION 81. 448.967 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.967 (2) The renewal dates for licenses granted under this subchapter are
specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall
be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall
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include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and a
statement attesting compliance with the continuing education requirements
established in rules promulgated under s. 448.965 (1) (b).
SECTION 82. 448.9703 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.9703 (3) (a) Successfully completed at least 30 60 hours of continuing
education in the prior 2-year 4-year period.
SECTION 83. 448.9706 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.9706 (2) Except as provided in s. 448.9705, the renewal dates for licenses
granted under this subchapter are specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a).
Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the
department, and shall include the renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a)
determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and proof of compliance with
the requirements established by rules promulgated by the board under s. 448.9703
(3).
SECTION 84. 448.974 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
448.974 (2) (a) The renewal date for a license issued under this subchapter is
specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fees for such
licenses are determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). Renewal of a
license is subject to par. (b).
SECTION 85. 449.06 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
449.06 (1) Persons practicing optometry shall, on or before the applicable
renewal date specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), register with, submit a
renewal application to the department, pay the applicable renewal fee determined
by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), and provide evidence satisfactory to the
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examining board that he or she has complied with the rules promulgated under sub.
(2m).
SECTION 86. 449.06 (2m) of the statutes is amended to read:
449.06 (2m) The examining board shall promulgate rules requiring a person
who is issued a license to practice optometry to complete, during the 2-year 4-year
period immediately preceding the person's renewal date specified in determined
under s. 440.08 (2) (a), not less than 30 60 hours of continuing education. The rules
shall include requirements that apply only to optometrists who are allowed to use
topical ocular diagnostic pharmaceutical agents under s. 449.17 or who are allowed
to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents or remove foreign bodies from an eye or
from an appendage to the eye under s. 449.18.
SECTION 87. 450.08 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
450.08 (1) The renewal dates for all licenses and registrations granted by the
board are specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Except as provided under sub.
(2) (a), only a holder of an unexpired license or registration may engage in his or her
licensed activity.
SECTION 88. 450.08 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
450.08 (2) (a) A pharmacist's license may be renewed by complying with
continuing education requirements under s. 450.085 and paying the applicable fee
determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) on or before the applicable
renewal date specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Notwithstanding s. 440.08
(3) (a), if a pharmacist fails to obtain renewal by that date, the board may suspend
the pharmacist's license, and the board may require the pharmacist to pass an
examination to the satisfaction of the board to restore that license.
SECTION 89. 450.08 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
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450.08 (2) (b) A pharmacy, pharmacy technician's, manufacturer's,
distributor's, or home medical oxygen provider's license or registration may be
renewed by paying the applicable fee determined by the department under s. 440.03
(9) (a) on or before the applicable renewal date specified determined under s. 440.08
(2) (a).
SECTION 90. 450.085 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
450.085 (1) An applicant for renewal of a license under s. 450.08 (2) (a) shall
submit proof that he or she has completed, within the 2-year 4-year period
immediately preceding the date of his or her application, 30 60 hours of continuing
education in courses conducted by a provider that is approved by the Accreditation
Council for Pharmacy Education or in courses approved by the board. Courses
specified in s. 450.035 (1r) and (2) are courses in continuing education for purposes
of this subsection. This subsection does not apply to an applicant for renewal of a
license that expires on the first renewal date after the date on which the board
initially granted the license.
SECTION 91. 451.04 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
451.04 (4) EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL. Renewal applications shall be submitted
to the department on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable
renewal date specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include the
applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 92. 452.10 (2) of the statutes is repealed.
SECTION 93. 452.12 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.12 (1) EXPIRATION. A license granted by the board entitles the holder to act
as a broker or salesperson, as the case may be, until the applicable renewal date
specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a).
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SECTION 94. 452.12 (5) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.12 (5) (a) Renewal applications for all licenses shall be submitted with the
applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) on or
before the applicable renewal date specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). The
department shall pay $10 of each renewal fee received under this paragraph to the
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System for research and
educational, public outreach, and grant activities under s. 36.25 (34).
SECTION 95. 452.132 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.132 (2) (c) Before a licensee becomes associated with the firm and at the
beginning of each biennial 4-year licensure period, ensure that the licensee holds a
valid license.
SECTION 96. 454.06 (8) of the statutes is amended to read:
454.06 (8) EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL. The renewal date for licenses issued under
subs. (2) to (6) is specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the
renewal fees for such licenses are determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9)
(a). The examining board may not renew a license issued to a person under subs. (2)
to (6) unless the person certifies to the examining board that the person has reviewed
the current digest under s. 454.125.
SECTION 97. 454.08 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:
454.08 (9) The renewal date for licenses issued under this section is specified
shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such licenses
is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 98. 454.23 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
454.23 (5) EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL. The renewal date for a license granted
under sub. (2) is specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the
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renewal fee for that license is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
The department may not renew a license granted to a person under this section
unless the person certifies to the department that the person has reviewed the
current digest under s. 454.267.
SECTION 99. 454.25 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:
454.25 (9) The renewal date for a barbering establishment license is specified
shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for a barbering
establishment license is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 100. 455.06 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
455.06 (1) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), the renewal dates for licenses
issued under this subchapter or under s. 455.04 (4), 2019 stats., are specified shall
be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such licenses is
determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 101. 455.065 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:
455.065 (7) Grant an exemption from the continuing education requirements
under this section to a psychologist who certifies to the examining board that he or
she has permanently retired from the practice of psychology. A psychologist who has
been granted an exemption under this subsection may not return to active practice
without submitting evidence satisfactory to the examining board of having
completed the required continuing education credits within the 2-year 4-year period
prior to the return to the practice of psychology.
SECTION 102. 456.07 (title) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
456.07 (title) Renewal.
SECTION 103. 456.07 (1) and (3) of the statutes are repealed.
SECTION 104. 456.07 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
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456.07 (2) The application for a new certificate of registration The renewal date
for a license issued under this subchapter shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2).
A renewal application shall include the applicable renewal fee determined by the
department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), a report of any facts requested by the examining
board on forms provided for such purpose, and evidence satisfactory to the examining
board that during the biennial period immediately preceding application for
registration the renewal date, the applicant has attended a continuing education
program or course of study. During the time between initial licensure and
commencement of a full 2-year licensure period, new licensees shall not be required
to meet continuing education requirements. All registration fees are payable on or
before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a).
SECTION 105. 456.07 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
456.07 (5) Only an individual who has qualified as a is licensed and registered
as a nursing home administrator under this chapter and who holds a valid current
registration certificate under this section for the current registration period may use
the title “Nursing Home Administrator", and the abbreviation “N.H.A." after the
person's name. No other person may use or be designated by such title or such
abbreviation or any other words, letters, sign, card or device tending to or intended
to indicate that the person is a licensed and registered nursing home administrator.
SECTION 106. 457.20 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
457.20 (2) The renewal dates for certificates and licenses granted under this
chapter, other than training certificates and licenses or temporary certificates or
licenses, are specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a).
SECTION 107. 457.22 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
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457.22 (2) The rules promulgated under sub. (1) may not require an individual
to complete more than 30 60 hours of continuing education programs or courses of
study in order to qualify for renewal. The appropriate section of the examining board
may waive all or part of the requirements established in rules promulgated under
this section if it determines that prolonged illness, disability, or other exceptional
circumstances have prevented the individual from completing the requirements.
SECTION 108. 458.09 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
458.09 (3) The number of hours of attendance at and completion of continuing
education programs or courses of study required under the rules promulgated under
s. 458.085 (3) shall be reduced by one hour for each hour of attendance at and
completion of, within the 2 4 years immediately preceding the date on which the
renewal application is submitted, continuing education programs or courses of study
that the applicant has attended and completed in order to continue to qualify for
employment as an assessor and that the department determines is substantially
equivalent to attendance at and completion of continuing education programs or
courses of study for certified general appraisers, certified residential appraisers or
licensed appraisers, as appropriate.
SECTION 109. 458.11 of the statutes is amended to read:
458.11 Expiration and renewal. Renewal applications shall be submitted
to the department on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable
renewal date specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include the
applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
Renewal of an appraiser certificate automatically renews the individual's appraiser
license without payment of the renewal fee for the appraiser license or completion
of any additional continuing education requirements that would otherwise be
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required for renewal of the appraiser license. Renewal applications shall be
accompanied by proof of completion of the continuing education requirements in s.
458.13. Notwithstanding s. 458.06 (3) (b) 2. and (4) (b) 2., 1989 stats., and s. 458.08
(3) (b) 2. and (c) 2., 1991 stats., the department may not renew a certificate that was
granted under s. 458.06 (3) or (4) before May 29, 1993, unless the holder of the
certificate submits evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she has
successfully completed the applicable educational requirements specified in rules
promulgated under s. 458.085 (1) and the department may not renew a certificate
that was granted under s. 458.08 (3) before May 29, 1993, unless the holder of the
certificate submits evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she has
successfully completed the applicable education and experience requirements
specified in rules promulgated under s. 458.085 (1) and (2).
SECTION 110. 458.13 of the statutes is amended to read:
458.13 Continuing education requirements. At the time of renewal of a
certificate issued under this subchapter, each applicant shall submit proof that,
within the 2 4 years immediately preceding the date on which the renewal
application is submitted, he or she has satisfied the continuing education
requirements specified in the rules promulgated under s. 458.085 (3).
SECTION 111. 458.33 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
458.33 (5) RENEWALS. A licensed appraisal management company shall submit
a renewal application, along with the applicable renewal fee determined by the
department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), but not to exceed $2,000, to the department on
a form prescribed by the department by the applicable renewal date specified
determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). A renewal under this subsection is subject to sub.
(4).
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SECTION 112. 459.09 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
459.09 (1) (intro.) Each person issued a license under this subchapter shall, on
or before the applicable renewal date specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), do
all of the following:
SECTION 113. 459.09 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
459.09 (1) (b) Submit with the renewal application proof that he or she
completed, within the 2 years 4-year period immediately preceding the date of his
or her application, 20 hours of continuing education programs or courses of study
approved or required under rules promulgated under s. 459.095. This paragraph
does not apply to an applicant for renewal of a license that expires on the first
renewal date after the date on which the examining board initially granted the
license.
SECTION 114. 459.24 (5) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
459.24 (5) EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL. (intro.) The renewal dates for licenses
granted under this subchapter, other than temporary licenses granted under sub.
(6), are specified shall be as determined under in s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal
applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the
department and shall include all of the following:
SECTION 115. 459.24 (5) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
459.24 (5) (b) Proof that the applicant completed, within the 2 years 4-year
period immediately preceding the date of his or her application, 20 hours of
continuing education programs or courses of study approved or required under rules
promulgated under sub. (5m). This paragraph does not apply to an applicant for
renewal of a license that expires on the first renewal date after the date on which the
examining board initially granted the license.
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SECTION 116. 460.07 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
460.07 (2) (intro.) Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department
on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable renewal date
specified determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include all of the following:
SECTION 117. 460.10 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
460.10 (1) (a) Requirements and procedures for a license holder to complete
continuing education programs or courses of study to qualify for renewal of his or her
license. The rules promulgated under this paragraph may not require a license
holder to complete more than 24 48 hours of continuing education programs or
courses of study in order to qualify for renewal of his or her license.
SECTION 118. 462.05 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
462.05 (1) The renewal date for licenses and limited X-ray machine operator
permits granted under this chapter is specified in shall be as determined under s.
440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form
provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the
department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
SECTION 119. 466.04 (3) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
466.04 (3) (a) (intro.) The renewal date for licenses granted under this chapter
is specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall
be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department. The
application shall include all of the following in order for the license to be renewed:
SECTION 120. 470.045 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
470.045 (3) (b) The renewal date for certificates of authorization under this
section is specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal
fee for such certificates is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).
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SECTION 121. 470.07 of the statutes is amended to read:
470.07 Renewal of licenses. The renewal dates for licenses granted under
this chapter are specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal
applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the
department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under
s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the appropriate section of the examining
board that the applicant has completed any continuing education requirements
specified in rules promulgated under s. 470.03 (2).
SECTION 122. 480.08 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
480.08 (5) EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL. The renewal date for certificates granted
under this chapter, other than temporary certificates granted under sub. (7), is
specified shall be as determined under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for
certificates granted under this chapter, other than temporary certificates granted
under sub. (7), is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). Renewal
applications shall include evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant
holds a current permit issued under s. 77.52 (9). A renewal application for an
auctioneer certificate shall be accompanied by proof of completion of continuing
education requirements under sub. (6).
SECTION 123.0Nonstatutory provisions.
(1) (a) In this subsection:
1. “Credentialing board” has the meaning given in s. 440.01 (2) (bm).
2. “Department” means the department of safety and professional services.
(b) The department and each credentialing board may promulgate emergency
rules under s. 227.24 necessary to implement this act. Notwithstanding s. 227.24 (1)
(c) and (2), emergency rules promulgated under this paragraph remain in effect until
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May 1, 2025, or the date on which permanent rules take effect, whichever is sooner.
Notwithstanding s. 227.24 (1) (a) and (3), neither the department nor any
credentialing board is required to provide evidence that promulgating a rule under
this paragraph as an emergency rule is necessary for the preservation of the public
peace, health, safety, or welfare or provide a finding of emergency for a rule
promulgated under this paragraph.
SECTION 124.0Effective dates. This act takes effect on the first day of the 3rd
month beginning after publication, except as follows:
(1) The treatment of ss. 440.08 (2) (a) 37m., 448.9703 (3) (a), and 448.9706 (2)
takes effect on May 1, 2023, or on the first day of the 3rd month beginning after
publication, whichever occurs later.
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