North Dakota § 43-20-01.4 License renewal - Audit

North Dakota Statutes

§ 43-20-01.4 — License renewal - Audit

North Dakota § 43-20-01.4

Title 43Occupations and Professions

Ch. 43-20Dental Hygienists and Assistants

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N.D. Cent. Code § 43-20-01.4 (2026).

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1.Dental hygienist licenses expire on December thirty-first of every odd-numbered year.

2.Licenses may be renewed by December thirty-first of the odd-numbered year by submitting a renewal application, a renewal fee established by the board by rule, and proof of completion of the continuing education requirements established by the board by rule, provided grounds for denial under section 43-20-05 do not exist as determined by the board.

3.If the renewal application, renewal fee, and proof of completion of continuing education are not received by December thirty-first of the odd-numbered year, the license expires and the individual may not practice dental hygiene.

4.Within sixty days after December thirty-first of the odd-numbered year, an expired license may be renewed if the individual

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1. Dental hygienist licenses expire on December thirty-first of every odd-numbered year.
2. Licenses may be renewed by December thirty-first of the odd-numbered year by
submitting a renewal application, a renewal fee established by the board by rule, and
proof of completion of the continuing education requirements established by the board
by rule, provided grounds for denial under section 43-20-05 do not exist as determined
by the board.
3. If the renewal application, renewal fee, and proof of completion of continuing education
are not received by December thirty-first of the odd-numbered year, the license expires
and the individual may not practice dental hygiene.
4. Within sixty days after December thirty-first of the odd-numbered year, an expired
license may be renewed if the individual submits the renewal application, renewal fee,
proof of completion of continuing education, and a late fee established by the board by
rule.
5. Between sixty-one days and one year after December thirty-first of the odd-numbered
year, an expired license may be renewed if the individual submits a renewal
application, pays the renewal fee, pays an amount equal to twice the late renewal fee,
and submits other documentation sought by the board confirming the individual retains
the skills necessary to practice.
6. If the renewal application, renewal fee, proof of completion of continuing education,
and late fee are not received within one year after December thirty-first of the
odd-numbered year, the license may not be renewed, and the individual must apply for
and meet the requirements for licensure to be granted a license.
7. The board may extend the renewal deadlines for an individual providing proof of
medical or other hardship rendering the individual unable to meet the deadline.
8. The board may audit continuing education credits. Each licensee shall maintain
certificates or records of continuing education activities for three years. Upon receiving
notice of an audit from the board, a licensee shall provide satisfactory documentation
of attendance at, or participation in, the continuing education activities listed on the
licensee's continuing education form. Failure to comply with the audit is grounds for
nonrenewal of or disciplinary action against the license.