Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 14-1-14 - Inactive License14.1. An active licensee who is not practicing, and who has no disciplinary action pending against his or her license may request an inactive license.14.2. A licensee who does not want to continue an active practice shall notify the board in writing and be granted inactive status.14.3. A person granted inactive status is not subject to the payment of any fee and may not practice optometry in this state.14.4. When the person wants to return to the practice of optometry within thirty-six (36) months of obtaining inactive status, the person shall submit an application for renewal along with all applicable fees as set by rule.14.5. The Board may require, after the interview, remedial education and/or examination passage prior to active licensure reinstatement.14.6. Any inactive license shall be reactivated at the highest level of licensure. The inactive licensee shall submit to all requirements for the highest level of licensure prior to reactivation.14.7. After thirty-six (36) months of being placed on inactive status, a licensee is automatically placed on expired status. He or she may not apply to be returned to active status. A person whose license has expired must apply for a new license.