OAR 812-030-0230: Certificate Renewal — Effective Date; Effect of Lapse

(1) A renewed certificate shall be effective on the day following the expiration date for which the renewal is sought if the certified locksmith fulfills all of the requirements in OAR 812-030-0220 on or before the expiration date. (2) Except as provided in subsection (4), if a certified locksmith fails to fulfill all of the requirements in OAR 812-030-0220 on or before the expiration date, but fulfills the requirements at a future date, the renewal shall be effective on the date that all the requirements for renewal have been fulfilled. During the period from the expiration date to the effective date, the certificate is deemed to have lapsed. (a) A locksmith may not undertake, offer to undertake or submit to do work as a locksmith for compensation while the certificate is lapsed. (b) A locksmith may not use the title of locksmith, locksmith professional, commercial locksmith, lock installer or any title using a form of the word “locksmith” while the certificate is lapsed. (3) If the certificate lapses for two years or less, the applicant may renew its certification by renewing the certificate as provided for in OAR 812-030-0220. (4) If the certificate lapses for more than two years, the applicant must apply for a new certificate as provided for in OAR 812-030-0200.