(a) This section applies to licensed mold assessment technicians, licensed mold assessment consultants, licensed mold remediation contractors, and registered mold remediation workers.     
      (b) An applicant for renewal of a license listed under subsection (a) must successfully complete a continuing education course provided by an accredited mold training provider in the subject area for which the renewal is sought.     
      (c) An applicant for renewal of a registration listed under subsection (a) must successfully complete a mold remediation worker continuing education course provided by an accredited mold training provider or by a licensed mold remediation contractor or licensed mold remediation company.     
      (d) All applicants must complete the required continuing education course during the immediately preceding two-year term of the license or registration before renewal.     
      (e) Attendance and completion of continuing education courses of at least the following number of hours are required during each renewal period:      
        (1) mold assessment technician license--8.       
        (2) mold assessment consultant license--8.       
        (3) mold remediation contractor license--8.       
        (4) mold remediation worker registration--4.       
      (f) An applicant for renewal of a mold assessment technician license may fulfill the continuing education training requirement by successfully completing an approved mold assessment technician or mold assessment consultant continuing education course provided by an accredited mold training provider.     
      (g) Reporting of continuing education credit. The department shall employ an audit system for continuing education reporting.      
        (1) The licensee or registrant shall maintain a record of continuing education credits earned and proof of completion of the continuing education credits.       
        (2) The certificates or other documentation are not to be forwarded to the department at the time of renewal unless the person has been selected for audit.       
      (h) Audits. The audit process shall be as follows:      
        (1) The department shall select for audit a random sample of licensees and registrants for each renewal month. Each person selected will be notified of the continuing education audit when they receive their renewal documentation.       
        (2) If selected for an audit, the person shall submit copies of certificates or other documentation satisfactory to the department verifying the person's attendance, participation and completion of the continuing education. All documentation must be provided at the time of renewal.       
        (3) Failure to timely furnish this information or providing false information during the audit process or the renewal process are grounds for disciplinary action against the person.       
        (4) A person who is selected for continuing education audit may renew through the online renewal process. However, the license or registration will not be considered renewed until required continuing education documents are received, accepted and approved by the department.       
      (i) Licenses and registrations will not be renewed until continuing education requirements have been met.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §78.25 adopted to be effective November 1, 2017, 42 TexReg 4619