§ 5-73-313 — Expiration and renewal

Arkansas § 5-73-313

• Jurisdiction: Arkansas
• Title: 5

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(a) Except as provided in subdivision (f)(1) of this section, the licensee may renew his or her license no more than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date by submitting to the Division of Arkansas State Police: (1) A renewal form prescribed by the division; (2) A verified statement that the licensee remains qualified pursuant to the criteria specified in §§ 5-73-308(a) and 5-73-309 ; (3) A renewal fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00); (4) A certification or training form properly completed by the licensee's training instructor reflecting that the licensee's training was conducted; and (5) A digital photograph of the licensee or a release authorization to obtain a digital photograph of the licensee from another source. (b) The license shall be renewed upon receipt of the completed renewal application, a digital photograph of the licensee, and appropriate payment of fees subject to a background investigation conducted pursuant to this subchapter that did not reveal any disqualifying offense or unresolved arrest that would disqualify a licensee under this subchapter. (c) Additionally, a licensee who fails to file a renewal application on or before the expiration date shall renew his or her license by paying a late fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00). (d) (1) No license shall be renewed six (6) months or more after its expiration date, and the license is deemed to be permanently expired. (2) (A) A person whose license has been permanently expired may reapply for licensure. (B) An application for licensure and fees pursuant to §§ 5-73-308(a) , 5-73-309 , and 5-73-311(a) shall be submitted, and a new background investigation shall be conducted. (e) A new criminal background investigation shall be conducted when an applicant applies for renewal of a license. Costs for processing a new background check shall be paid by the applicant. (f) (1) An active duty member of the United States Armed Forces, a member of the National Guard, or a member of a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces, who is on active duty outside this state may renew his or her license within thirty (30) days after the person returns to this state by submitting to the division: (A) Proof of assignment outside of this state on the expiration date of the license; and (B) The items listed in subdivisions (a)(1)-(5) of this section. (2) Subsections (c) and (d) of this section shall not apply to a person who renews his or her license under subdivision (f)(1) of this section.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 188,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 61,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 411, § 2; 1995, No. 419, § 2; 1997, No. 1239, §§ 6, 12; 1999, No. 487, § 2; 2003, No. 545, § 2; 2005, No. 881, § 1; 2007, No. 664, § 5.