[§439A-14]  Renewal of licenses.  (a)  The holder of a barber, beauty operator, beauty instructor, barber shop, or beauty shop license issued by the board shall biennially, on or before December 31 of each odd-numbered year, renew the license and pay the renewal fee.

     (b)  The holder of a beauty school license issued by the board shall annually, on or before December 31 following the date of issue, renew the license and pay the renewal fee.

     (c)  A license that has not been renewed shall be considered forfeited.  A forfeited license shall be restored upon payment of all delinquent fees and a penalty fee if application is made within three years after the license is forfeited.  Thereafter, the person shall apply as a new applicant and the board may require the person to take and pass the examination. [L 2022, c 73, pt of §1]