HB1338: relative to failure to renew a professional or occupational license.

HB 1338 – AS INTRODUCED

2012 SESSION

12-2069

10/01

HOUSE BILL 1338

AN ACT relative to failure to renew a professional or occupational license.

SPONSORS: Rep. Mirski, Graf 10; Rep. D. McGuire, Merr 8; Rep. C. McGuire, Merr 8; Rep. Manuse, Rock 5; Rep. Warden, Hills 7; Rep. Winter, Merr 3; Rep. Pratt, Hills 7; Rep. Itse, Rock 9; Rep. Comerford, Rock 9; Sen. Forsythe, Dist 4; Sen. De Blois, Dist 18

COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration

ANALYSIS

This bill provides that the failure to complete a renewal of a professional or occupational license issued by a state board, commission, or agency shall not require re-licensure.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

12-2069

10/01

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twelve

AN ACT relative to failure to renew a professional or occupational license.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 New Section; Reinstatement of Lapsed or Expired Licenses. Amend RSA 332-G by inserting after section 7 the following new section:

332-G:8 Reinstatement of Lapsed or Expired Licenses.

I. Any lapse or expiration of a licensee’s professional or occupational license under this title for failure to reapply for renewal or to complete renewal requirements, or to pay a fee, shall not result in the requirement that the licensee undergo re-licensure, or require that the person qualify anew as an original licensee, including the passing of an examination or obtaining additional training. A renewal for such lapse or expiration of licensure may include additional fees for late renewal or reinstatement.

II. The provisions for reinstatement of a lapsed or expired license under paragraph I shall not apply to a revocation or suspension related to disciplinary proceedings.

2 Repeals. The following are repealed:

I. RSA 310-B:13-a, II, relative to qualifying anew after a lapsed real estate appraiser license.

II. RSA 331-A:18, II, relative to qualifying anew after a lapsed real estate practice license.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.