Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-13.8-8. Expiration and renewal of licenses

(a) The license of every person licensed in accordance with this chapter shall expire on January 31 of the next odd-numbered year following the issuance of the lactation counselor's license.

(b) In order to renew a license, the licensee shall file a renewal application with the department, together with a renewal fee, on or before January 31 in each odd-numbered year.  The license renewal shall be effective on the first day of February.

(c) If a licensee fails to renew their license on or before January 31 in each odd-numbered year, as required by this chapter, the license shall expire.  No one whose license is expired is authorized to practice as a licensed lactation counselor or represent themselves as being able to practice as a licensed lactation counselor in Rhode Island until they have renewed the expired license in accordance with this chapter or have a terminated license reinstated in accordance with this chapter.

(d) A licensee may renew an expired license within one year of the expiration date.  In order to renew an expired license, the licensee shall submit the following:

(e) If a licensee fails to renew an expired license within one year of the date of its expiration, the license will be terminated.  In order to reinstate a terminated license, the licensee shall submit the following: