(1)    The renewal date for licenses and limited X-ray machine operator permits granted under this chapter is specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

   (2)   

      (a)    A radiographer or limited X-ray machine operator is not eligible for renewal of a license or permit under sub. (1) unless the radiographer or limited X-ray machine operator has complied with the continuing education requirements established by the board under s. 462.06 (1) (c).

      (b)    Paragraph (a) does not apply to a radiographer or limited X-ray machine operator if the radiographer or limited X-ray machine operator is applying for renewal for the first time.