Vermont § 3238 - Biennial renewals
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3238 — Biennial renewals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3238. Biennial renewals
- (a) Licenses and certifications shall be renewed every two years on a schedule set by
the Office upon: (1) Payment of the required fee. (2) Documentation that the applicant has completed at least 40 hours of continuing education,
approved by the Director. Synchronous virtual continuing education credits shall be
approvable and accepted as live in-person training. Continuing education requirements
shall include requiring one or more continuing education units in the area of systematic
oppression and anti-oppressive practice, or in related topic areas, consistent with
the report recommendations from the Health Equity Advisory Commission required pursuant
to 2021 Acts and Resolves No. 33, Sec. 5 for improving cultural competency, cultural
humility, and antiracism in Vermont’s health care system. If the licensee is licensed
in one or more other mental health professions under this title, continuing education
units completed for one mental health profession shall count toward the required continuing
education units for the other mental health profession or professions for which the
licensee is licensed under this title. (b) [Repealed.] (c) Any application for reinstatement of a license or certification that has expired shall
be accompanied by the appropriate fees. A person shall not be required to pay renewal
fees for years during which the license or certification was lapsed. (d) [Repealed.] (Added 2013, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 129, eff. May 20, 2014; amended 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2016; 2021, No. 117 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. July 1, 2023.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3238
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3238 cover?
Section 3238 ("Biennial renewals") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 3238?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 3238" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 3238 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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