24.222.415    INACTIVE LICENSE -- CONVERSION TO ACTIVE

(1) Licenses may be placed on inactive status by paying the appropriate fee and: 

(a) indicating inactive status on the renewal form; or

(b) informing the board office in writing or e-mail.

(2) Inactive licensees shall:

(a) renew annually; and

(b) inform the board of all address/contact changes.

(3) Inactive status licensees may not practice in Montana.

(4) To convert from inactive to active, a licensee must submit:

(a) documentation demonstrating completion of half the continuing education hours required in ARM 24.222.2102 for each year or portion of a year on inactive status;

(b) license verification from all jurisdictions where the licensee held a license while inactive, including a detailed explanation of all pending or final discipline imposed; and

(c) satisfactory evidence the applicant was not out of active practice for more than five years.

History: 37-1-319, MCA; IMP, 37-1-319, MCA; NEW, 2023 MAR p. 1751, Eff. 12/9/23.