02-331-11 Me. Code R. § 5

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 331-11-5 - Inactive Status Licensure

1. Application and Renewal

A practitioner of funeral service may apply for an inactive status license. A licensee who applies for inactive status during the 3 months prior to expiration of the license shall demonstrate compliance with the continuing education requirement license year during which application is made. The board may refuse to issue an inactive status license to a licensee who:

C. Is ineligible for renewal of an active license; or

D. Applies for an inactive status license during the 3 months prior to expiration and fails to demonstrate compliance with the continuing education requirement for the license year during which application is made.

2. Prohibition Against Practice

A licensee may not engage in the practice of funeral service while in inactive status.

3. Continuing Education

A licensee need not comply with the continuing education requirement contained in Chapter 11 of the board's rules while in inactive status.

4. Renewal of Inactive Status License

A licensee may renew an inactive status license by:

E. Submitting a renewal application;

F. Paying the license fee required by Chapter 10 of the rules of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation; and

G. Providing such other information as the board may require.

5.Reinstatement to Active Status

The holder of an inactive status license may return to active status upon application to the board, payment of the required license or reinstatement fee, and certification of completion of six (6) contact hours of continuing education during the one-year period prior to application. The six (6) contact hours may be completed through either in-person or through online or distance learning programs.

02-331 C.M.R. ch. 11, § 5