True or False: A licensee is excused from renewal requirements if they did not receive a renewal notice from the department.

A licensee must adhere to renewal requirements, irrespective of whether they received a renewal notice from the department. The onus is on the licensee to be aware of their licensing status and to fulfill renewal obligations promptly. Failing to receive a notice does not exempt them from the responsibility of ensuring that their license remains valid.

While factors such as a lost notice or being out of state might complicate a licensee's ability to renew in a timely manner, they do not absolve the individual from the requirement to renew. Statutory regulations typically dictate that licensees remain proactive about managing their licensure, which includes understanding and meeting renewal deadlines regardless of communication from the department. Thus, the answer accurately reflects the responsibilities expected of licensees regarding license renewal.