Rule 8 Minimum Standards for Continued Recognition of Specialists.

8.01 The period of recognition as a specialist shall be five (5) years. During this period the board or appropriate certifying agency may require evidence from the specialist of continued qualification for certification as a specialist.

8.02 Application for and approval of continued certification as a specialist shall be required prior to the end of each five-(5-)year period. To qualify for continued certification as a specialist, a lawyer applicant must pay the required fees and meet the requirements for certification renewal established by the board.