Rule 30-3103-1.7 - Inactive StatusInactive status indicates the voluntary termination of the right or privilege to practice physical therapy in Mississippi. The Board may allow a licensee who is not actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy in Mississippi to inactivate the license instead of renewing it at the time of renewal. A licensee may remain on inactive status for no more than six consecutive years. After the six-year period of inactive status the licensee must comply with Part 3103 Rule 4.4 in order to reinstate his/her license.
1. Requirements for initiation of inactive status. The following is required to put a license on inactive status: 1. A signed renewal application form, documenting completion of Board approved continuing competence (CC) for the current renewal period, as described in Part 3103 Rule 5.4 of the regulations;2. The inactive fee, and any late fees which may be due; and3. A passing score on the jurisprudence exam.2. Requirements for renewal of inactive status. An inactive licensee must renew the inactive status every two years. The components required to maintain the inactive status are: 1. A signed renewal application form, documenting completion of Board approved continuing competence (CC) for the current renewal period, as described in Part 3103 Rule 5.4 of the regulations;2. The inactive renewal fee, and any late fees which may be due; and3. A passing score on the jurisprudence exam.3. Requirements for reinstatement of active status and must otherwise comply with the law, rules and regulations. A licensee on inactive status may request a return to active status at any time. After the licensee has submitted a complete application for reinstatement, the Board will send a renewal certificate for the remainder of the current renewal period to the licensee. 1. The components required to return to active status are: a. A signed renewal application form, documenting completion of Board approved continuing competence (CC) for the current renewal period;b. The renewal fee, and any late fees which may be due; andc. A passing score on the jurisprudence exam. 2. The Board will allow the licensee to substitute one of the following actions for the continuing competence requirements: a. Re-take and pass the national licensure exam;b. Attend a university review course pre-approved by the Board; orc. Complete an internship (equal to 150 hours of continuing education) pre-approved by the Board.30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-1.7
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-23-43(1)(e) and 73-23-57(Rev. 2008).