Rule 61J2-17.016. Renewal of Instructor Permits

(1) An instructor permit shall be renewed on a biennial basis. The schedule for biennial renewal shall be as established in Rule 61-6.001, F.A.C.

(2) Any permit which is not renewed at the end of the permit period established in Rule 61-6.001, F.A.C., 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 Rule 61J2-3.011, F.A.C.

(b) Pay the required fee pursuant to subsection 61J2-1.011(4), F.A.C.

(c) Pay the late fee pursuant to paragraph 61J2-1.011(8)(b), F.A.C.

(4) Any permit which has been involuntarily inactive for 2 years shall automatically expire pursuant to Section 475.183(2), F.S. 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 475.451 FS. History–New 10-25-98, Amended 6-30-22.