(225 ILCS 441/5-16)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2022)
Sec. 5-16. Renewal of license.
(a) The expiration date and renewal period for a home inspector license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this Section, the holder of a license may renew the license within 90 days preceding the expiration date by:
(1) completing and submitting to the Department a
renewal application form as provided by the Department;
(2) paying the required fees; and
(3) providing evidence of successful completion of
the continuing education requirements through courses approved by the Department given by education providers licensed by the Department, as established by rule.
(b) A home inspector whose license under this Act has expired may renew the license for a period of 2 years following the expiration date by complying with the requirements of subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a) of this Section and paying any late penalties established by rule.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), a home inspector whose license under this Act has expired may renew the license without paying any lapsed renewal fees or late penalties if (i) the license expired while the home inspector was on active duty with the United States Armed Services, (ii) application for renewal is made within 2 years following the termination of the military service or related education, training, or employment, and (iii) the applicant furnishes to the Department an affidavit that he or she was so engaged.
(d) The Department shall provide reasonable care and due diligence to ensure that each licensee under this Act is provided a renewal application at least 90 days prior to the expiration date, but it is the responsibility of each licensee to renew his or her license prior to its expiration date.
(Source: P.A. 97-226, eff. 7-28-11.)
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