All real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons shall furnish proof as the director may require that they have successfully completed a total of thirty clock hours of instruction every two years in real estate courses approved by the director in order to renew their licenses. Up to fifteen clock hours of instruction beyond the thirty hours in two years may be carried forward for credit in a subsequent two-year period. To count towards this requirement, a course shall be commenced within thirty-six months before the proof date for renewal. Examinations shall not be required to fulfill any part of the education requirement in this section. This section shall apply to renewal dates after January 1, 1991.

[1997 c 322 § 13; 1991 c 225 § 1; 1988 c 205 § 1.]