(a) After December 31, 2007, all licensed perfusionists who are licensed under this Article shall maintain certification as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-682(1) in order to maintain licensure. If certification shall lapse at any time, the Committee may initiate disciplinary action under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-691, or upon a finding consistent with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 150B-3(c), may order the summary suspension of the perfusionist’s license.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to perfusionists who were licensed under Section 2 of S. L. 2005-267. (2007-525, s. 11.)