CR 21-006 Rule Text

Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact report:

The proposed rules were posted for a period of 14 days to solicit public comment on the economic impact of the proposed rule, including how this proposed rule may affect businesses, local government units, and individuals. No comments were received.

Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:

The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.

Effect on small business:

These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at [e-mail], or by calling [phone].

Agency contact person:

Nilajah Hardin, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone [phone]; email at [e-mail].

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TEXT OF RULE

Section 1.   Chapter RAD 7 is created to read:

CHAPTER RAD 7

RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT

  RAD 7.01 Biennial renewal. As required under s. 462.05, Stats., each license and permit shall be renewed biennially with the board. Each licensee and permit holder shall complete a renewal application and submit it with the required fee to the department by the renewal date under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 39m. or s. 440.08 (2) (a) 64g., Stats., as applicable.

  RAD 7.02 Late renewal and reinstatement of a license or permit. Failure to renew a license or permit as required under s. RAD 7.01 shall cause the license or permit to expire. A radiographer or LXMO who allows a license or permit to expire may apply to the board for late renewal or reinstatement of the license or permit by completing one of the following:

  (1) Late renewal within 5 years. If a radiographer or LXMO applies for renewal within 5 years after the renewal date, submission of the completed application and fee required under s. RAD 7.01, payment of the late fee under s. 440.08 (3) (a), Stats., and the continuing education requirements under ch. RAD 5.

  (2) Late renewal after 5 years. (a) If a radiographer or LXMO applies for renewal more than 5 years after the renewal date, the requirements under sub. (1) and the requirements to obtain a license or permit under s. 462.03 (2) or (3), Stats., as applicable. Except as provided under sub. (3), this subsection does not apply to a radiographer or LXMO who has unmet disciplinary requirements or whose license or permit has been denied at renewal, surrendered, or revoked.

  (b) The board may waive any of the educational or examination requirements under par. (a) based on evidence satisfactory to the board that granting renewal of the license or permit would adequately protect public health, safety, and welfare.

  (3) Reinstatement. If a radiographer or LXMO has unmet disciplinary requirements and failed to renew within 5 years of the renewal date or a license or permit that has been denied at renewal, surrendered, or revoked, submission of an application to have the license or permit reinstated. An application for reinstatement shall include all of the following:

  (a) Evidence of completion of the requirements under sub. (2).

  (b) Evidence of completion of disciplinary requirements, if applicable.

  (c) Evidence of rehabilitation or change in circumstances warranting reinstatement of the license or permit.

  Note: An application for renewal or reinstatement may be obtained from the department of safety and professional services at [phone] or from the department’s website at http://dsps.wi.gov. 

Section 2.   Effective date. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats.

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