[§466J-5.5]  Continuing education requirement for renewal.  (a)  After January 1, 1999, licensees shall have taken twenty-four continuing education credits acceptable to the board in the preceding biennium to renew their licenses.

     (b)  Licensees who have met the continuing education requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in the biennium immediately preceding renewal or are in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists shall be deemed to have met the continuing education requirement for license renewal.

     (c)  Licensees shall maintain proof of participation for continuing education credits and shall attest to this participation on the renewal application.  This documentation shall be maintained by the licensee for the preceding biennium and shall be provided to the board as requested.

     (d)  The board shall sample and verify the continuing education documentation of licensees.  The percentage of sampling shall be determined by the board.

     (e)  Failure of licensees to submit documentation for attested continuing education credits acceptable to the board shall be grounds for license suspension or revocation. [L 1995, c 143, §1]