SECTION 104.6. Audits

(a) All licensees are subject to audit by the State Board of Dental Examiners for purposes of ensuring compliance with the continuing education requirements as outlined in this chapter (Continuing Education) and any other rules.

(b) Board staff will randomly audit 5% of all licensees for compliance with the continuing education requirements as outlined in this chapter and other rules.

(c) Licensees who have been selected for a renewal-based audit will be notified at least 90 days prior to the expiration of their license. A licensee selected for audit may not renew their license until they have submitted proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the Executive Director only in extraordinary circumstances, such as demonstrated health issues that prevent a licensee from completing the audit requirements.

(d) Licensees may be selected at any time for a random audit of their compliance with the continuing education requirements outlined in this chapter and other rules.

Source Note: The provisions of this §104.6 adopted to be effective July 1, 2002, 27 TexReg 5783; amended to be effective March 20, 2017, 42 TexReg 1252