(1) For the purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply:

(a) "Initial application" means a person's first-time application for exemption as an independent contractor in a particular trade(s) , occupation(s) , profession(s) or business(es) .

(b) "Renewal application" means an application for renewal of an existing independent contractor exemption certificate held by that person.

(c) "Subsequent application" means:

(i) an application submitted for reconsideration following the department's denial of an initial application or renewal application;

(ii) an application submitted during a current exemption certificate period requesting the deletion, revision or addition of the trades, occupations, professions, or businesses for which the current exemption certificate was issued; or

(iii) an application to reinstate an independent contractor exemption certificate that has been suspended, revoked or terminated.

(2) A fee of $125 is charged for each initial, subsequent and renewal application.

(3) Exemption certificates are issued for a two-year period, as provided by law.

(4) The department may charge a $10 fee for the reissuance of a current certificate.