(a) The Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee may issue a license to each applicant who has either successfully passed the examination or qualified under § 17-106-107(d) and (e) and has paid the prescribed fees.
(b)
(1) At its discretion, the committee may issue a temporary license to any person whose licensure or relicensure may be pending and when issuance may be justified by special circumstances.
(2) A temporary license shall be issued only if the committee finds that it will not violate the purpose of this chapter or endanger the public health and safety.
(3) A temporary license shall not remain in force longer than one hundred eighty (180) days.
(4) Unless an individual demonstrates to the committee a hardship or a continual progression in fulfilling the educational and certification requirements of a modality recognized by the State Board of Health, no more than two (2) temporary licenses shall be issued to any individual within a specific category.
(c) Holders of a license under this chapter shall display the official license document or a notarized copy in each place of employment, and the document shall be made available upon request.
(d)
(1) A license shall be renewed by the committee for a period of one (1) year upon payment of renewal fees in an amount established by the board.
(2) As a prerequisite for renewal, continuing education requirements shall be set by rule.
(e)
(1)
(A) Any person licensed under this chapter whose license has lapsed and who has ceased activities as a licensee for less than five (5) years may apply for relicensure upon payment of a fee set by the board.
(B) For periods of more than five (5) years, licensure shall be in a manner as designated by the board.
(C) Continuing education requirements shall be set by rule.
(2) This subsection shall not apply to anyone whose license has been revoked or suspended.