567—82.10 (455B) Certification renewal.
	 82.10(1) Renewal period. All certificates shall expire on June 30 of even-numbered years and must be renewed every two years in order to maintain certification.
	 82.10(2) Application for renewal. Application for renewal will be mailed to all certified well contractors 60 days prior to the expiration date of their certificates. Application for renewal must be made in accordance with this rule and the instructions on the form in order for the applicant to renew the certificate for the next two-year period. Application for renewal of a certificate without penalty must be received by the director or postmarked prior to the expiration of the certificate, and shall be accompanied by the certification renewal fee.
	 82.10(3) Late application. Late application for renewal of a certificate may be made provided that such late application shall be received by the director or postmarked within 60 days of the expiration of the certificate on forms provided by the department. Such late application shall be accompanied by the penalty fee and the certification renewal fee.
	 82.10(4) Failure to renew. If a certificate holder fails to renew within 60 days following expiration of the certificate, the right to renew the certificate automatically terminates. Certification may be allowed at any time following such termination provided that the applicant passes the appropriate examinations. The applicant must then apply for certification in accordance with subrule 82.7(8) and rule 82.9(455B).
	 82.10(5) Expired certificate. A certified well contractor may not continue to provide well services after expiration of a certificate without renewal thereof.