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I got a response back from the DPS about what happens to in-process renewal applications when the law changes on September 1. The answer was to the effect that they can't comment on changes in the law at this time, but watch the web site for changes in the future. I take that to mean "Check back in September".

kenobi wrote:If you already submitted your renewal application then it's subject to the current rules.

Does that mean I'm stuck with it? Can I not reapply under the new rules when they change?

It's not a big deal either way, as reapplying would cost on the average the same as a class. My bigger concern is that, given my work travel schedule the rest of the summer, and the availability of renewal classes in my area, it may be after 9/1 before I can get into one. And I wonder if they will even exist after then.

On a similar topic, I filled out the online renewal application before I learned about the upcoming change. My checklist calls for a renewal class. My license does not expire until after September. Can I just wait until after 9/1, and send back the checklist with out the class form? Or would I have to reapply, and pay the the fee again? If the latter, would an having an open in-process application cause complications with a new application?

Thanks!

Ben.