5.__Continuing education required.__As a prerequisite to renewal of a home contractor salesperson's license, applicants must complete continuing education requirements pursuant to rules adopted by the board.

6.__Renewal.__Licenses expire annually on December 31st or on a date the commissioner determines.__The board shall issue a renewal license upon receipt of the written request for renewal, the annual fee and evidence of satisfactory completion of the continuing education requirement pursuant to subsection 5.__ Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee.__A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter.

§15355.__Prohibited acts

The following acts are prohibited and are unfair trade practices:

1.__Fraud.

A.__A substantial misrepresentation in the procurement of a home construction or home improvement contract or any false promise that influences, persuades or induces an owner to engage in a home construction or home improvement contract;

B.__Any fraud in the execution or alteration of any contract, mortgage, promissory note or other document incident to a home improvement transaction;

C.__Presentation of oneself falsely or impersonation of a licensed home contractor or home contractor salesperson;

D.__Entrance into a home construction or home improvement contract with the intent of:

(1)__Damaging the property of an owner;

(2)__Doing work on the property of an owner without the owner's prior authorization;

(3)__Misrepresenting that the home contractor or another person is an employee or agent of the Federal