(a) This subsection applies to all new and renewal applications.      
        (1) Certification fee--$100.       
        (2) Renewal fee--$100.       
        (3) A certificate can be obtained by submitting an application with the $100 certification fee and receiving a passing score on the examination. Certificates can be renewed by submitting a completed application with the $100 renewal fee. Certificates are valid for two years from the date of issuance or renewal. Certificates expire two years from the date of issuance. Fees will not be prorated. If the department has not received a completed application for renewal within 60 days following the expiration date, the certificate holder shall submit a new application and retake the examination.       
      (b) An applicant or holder of a certificate shall pay the required fee before taking the examination or receiving a certificate.     
      (c) All fees shall be made payable to the Department of State Health Services and are not refundable.     
      (d) All applicants shall be in compliance with §1.301 of this title (relating to Suspension of License for Failure to Pay Child Support).     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §229.90 adopted to be effective February 7, 2000, 25 TexReg 798; amended to be effective July 3, 2003, 28 TexReg 4908; amended to be effective April 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 3228; amended to be effective June 4, 2006, 31 TexReg 4432