Renewal of a license under this chapter is contingent upon evidence of participation in continuing education as determined by the director. A licensee shall certify at time of renewal compliance with the continuing education requirements under this section. [PL 2019, c. 284, §17 (NEW).]
1. Limited interpreters. A holder of a limited interpreter license under former section 1524 or limited deaf interpreter license under former section 1524-A must complete at least 20 hours annually of continuing education in American Sign Language or the interpreting process.
2. Certified interpreters. A certified interpreter or certified deaf interpreter is required to maintain continued certification with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or a comparable or successor organization recognized by the director.
3. Conditional interpreters. A conditional interpreter or conditional deaf interpreter must complete at least 20 hours annually of continuing education in American Sign Language or the interpreting process.