§ 23-13-8-8

(a) The license of every person licensed in accordance with this chapter shall expire on January 31 of the next odd-numbered year following the issuance of the lactation counselor’s license. (b) In order to renew a license, the licensee shall file a renewal application with the department, together with a renewal fee, on or before January 31 in each odd-numbered year. The license renewal shall be effective on the first day of February. (c) If a licensee fails to renew their license on or before January 31 in each odd-numbered year, as required by this chapter, the license shall expire. No one whose license is expired is authorized to practice as a licensed lactation counselor or represent themselves as being able to practice as a licensed lactation counselor in Rhode Island until they have renewed the expired license in accordance with this chapter or have a terminated license reinstated in accordance with this chapter. (d) A licensee may renew an expired license within one year of the expiration date. In order to renew an expired license, the licensee shall submit the following: (1) A renewal application, together with the current

ay renew an expired license within one year of the expiration date. In order to renew an expired license, the licensee shall submit the following: (1) A renewal application, together with the current renewal fee plus an additional fee as provided in applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the department. The fees shall be non-refundable and non-returnable. (e) If a licensee fails to renew an expired license within one year of the date of its expiration, the license will be terminated. In order to reinstate a terminated license, the licensee shall submit the following: (1) A reinstatement application together with the current renewal fee, plus an additional fee as provided in applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the department. The fees shall be non-refundable and non-returnable; and (2) Verification of current certification as a CLC or an ALC shall be submitted directly to the department by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. History of Section.P.L. 2024, ch. 278, § 1, effective June 25, 2024; P.L. 2024, ch. 279, § 1, effective June 25, 2024.