Section 373-2-3 - UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL/INACTIVE STATUS/REINSTATEMENT/WITHDRAWAL OF LICENSE1.License Expiration and RenewalExcept for temporary licenses, the license of every physician assistant born in an odd-numbered year expires at midnight on the last day of the month of the physician assistant's birth every odd-numbered year. The license of every physician assistant born in an even-numbered year expires at midnight on the last day of the month of the physician assistant's birth every even-numbered year. The physician assistant must renew the license every two (2) years prior to the expiration of the license by submitting an administratively complete application to the Board on forms approved by the Board.
2.Renewal NotificationAt least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a current license, the Board shall notify each licensee of the requirement to renew the license. If an administratively complete re-licensure application has not been submitted prior to the expiration date of the existing license, the license immediately and automatically expires. A license may be reinstated up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of the renewal fee and late fee. If an administratively complete renewal application is not submitted within 90 days of the date of the expiration of the license, the license immediately and automatically lapses. The Board may reinstate a license pursuant to law.
3.Criteria for Active License RenewalA. The Board, or if delegated, Board staff may renew the active license of a physician assistant who meets the following requirements: (1) Submits an administratively complete license renewal application form;(2) Pays the appropriate license renewal fee and/or late fee (if any);(3) Affirms that the licensee has met the CME requirements. In the event that the required CME is not complete, the physician assistant may request an extension of time for good cause to complete the CME. The Board Secretary, Board Chair, or their designee has the discretion to grant or deny a request for an extension of time to complete the required CME credits; (4) Demonstrates continuing clinical competency as required by this rule;(5) Successfully completes the Board's jurisprudence examination when directed by the Board; and(6) Has no cause existing that may be considered grounds for disciplinary action or denial of renewal of licensure as provided by law.B. In the event that the Board delegates licensing decisions to Board staff and there is any question regarding the applicant's qualifications, Board staff shall consult with the Board Secretary, Board Chair, or their designee who may approve the application or defer action on the application to the full Board.C. Timeliness of Application If an application for renewal of license is not administratively complete and postmarked or received electronically by the date of expiration of the license, the late fee shall be assessed.
4.Criteria for Inactive License RenewalsA. The Board, or if delegated, Board staff may renew the inactive license of a physician assistant who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Submits an administratively complete license application form;(2) Pays the appropriate license renewal fee and/or late fee (if any); and(3) Has no cause existing that may be considered grounds for disciplinary action or denial of renewal of licensure as provided by law.B. Timeliness of Application If an application for renewal of license is not administratively complete and postmarked or received electronically by the date of expiration of the license, the late fee shall be assessed.
5.License Status Conversions Between Scheduled Renewal DatesA. Process for Conversion from Active to Inactive License A physician assistant may convert an active license to an inactive license between scheduled renewal dates by filing a written request with the Board. Upon receipt of a written request, the Board staff shall convert the active license to an inactive license. The biennial renewal date remains unchanged.
B. Process for Conversion from Inactive to Active License The Board, or if delegated, Board staff may convert the status of a physician assistant's license from inactive to active for an applicant who:
(1) Files an administratively complete application with the Board;(2) Pays the appropriate conversion fee;(3) Provides evidence of having met the Board's requirements for CME;(4) Demonstrates continuing clinical competency as required by this rule;(5) Meets the jurisprudence examination requirement; and(6) Has no cause existing that may be considered grounds for disciplinary action or denial of licensure as provided by law.C. In the event that the Board delegates licensing decisions to Board staff and there is any question regarding an applicant's qualifications, Board staff shall consult with the Board Secretary, Board Chair, or their designee who may approve the application or defer action on the application to the full Board.6.Uniform Process for Withdrawal of License or Withdrawal of an Application for LicenseA. A physician assistant may request to withdraw a license by submitting an administratively complete renewal application which states the reason for requesting the withdrawal of the license.B. An applicant may request to withdraw their application for a license by submitting a written request which states the reason for requesting to withdraw the application.C. The Board staff may approve an application to withdraw a license or a request to withdraw an application if the Board has no open investigation or complaint regarding the applicant, and no cause exists that may be considered grounds for disciplinary action or denial or licensure as provided by law. D. If a request to withdraw a license or an application for a license is presented to the Board, the Board shall determine whether to grant the request and whether the request was made while the applicant was under investigation by the Board.7.Requirements for License ReinstatementA. The Board, or if delegated, Board staff may reinstate a lapsed or withdrawn license of a physician assistant who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Submits an administratively complete reinstatement application;(2) Pays the appropriate reinstatement fee(s);(3) Provides a written statement explaining why he/she withdrew or allowed the license to lapse and a detailed listing of his/her activities since that time; (4) Held a Maine physician assistant license or was deemed to have held a valid Maine physician assistant license prior to filing an application for reinstatement;(5) Passes, at the time of license application, a jurisprudence examination administered by the Board; (6) Has passed the NCCPA certification examination and holds a current certification issued by the NCCPA that has not been subject to disciplinary action by the NCCPA at the time the license application is acted upon by the Board;(7) Demonstrates current clinical competency as required by this rule; and(8) Has no cause existing that may be considered grounds for disciplinary action or denial of license reinstatement as provided by law.B. In the event that the Board delegates licensing decisions to Board staff and there is any question regarding reinstatement of the license, Board staff shall consult with the Board Secretary, Board Chair, or their designee who may approve the application or defer action on the application to the full Board.C. A physician assistant whose license has lapsed or been withdrawn for more than five (5) years shall apply for a new license. D. The applicant's license may not be reinstated if the applicant has not provided evidence satisfactory to the Board of having actively engaged in active rendering of medical services continuously for at least the past 12 months under the license of another jurisdiction of the United States or Canada unless the applicant has first satisfied the Board of the applicant's current competency by passage of written examinations or practical demonstrations as the Board may prescribe, including but not limited to meeting the continued clinical competency requirements of this rule.