Ill. Admin. Code tit. 68 § 1283.90

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section 1283.90 - Restoration

a) Any licensed marriage and family therapist whose license has expired or has been placed on inactive status for five years or less may have the license restored by paying the fees required by Section 1283.95 and providing proof of meeting continuing education requirements during the two years prior to restoration.

b) Any person seeking restoration of a license that has been expired or placed on inactive status for more than five years shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Division, for review by the Board, together with the fee required by Section 1283.95 and proof of meeting continuing education requirements during the two years prior to restoration. The applicant shall also submit either:

1) Sworn evidence of active practice in another jurisdiction. Such evidence shall include a statement from an appropriate board or licensing authority in the other jurisdiction that the licensee was authorized to practice during the term of active practice; or

2) An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 45(c) of the Act; or

3) Proof of passage of the AMFTRB examination during the period the registration was lapsed or on inactive status.

c) Any person who is seeking restoration after the disciplinary action must have completed all requirements of the disciplinary order and shall submit a petition for restoration to be adjudicated through the hearing process. As part of such petition the licensee shall submit evidence demonstrating rehabilitation to warrant the public trust as provided in Section 1283.107.

d) When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Division because of a lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given, or a need for clarification, the licensee seeking restoration shall be requested to:

1) Provide such information as may be necessary; and/or

2) Appear for an interview before the Board to explain such relevance or sufficiency, clarify information or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.

e) Upon the recommendation of the Board and approval by the Director of the Division of Professional Regulation (Director) with the authority delegated by the Secretary of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Secretary), an applicant shall have the license restored or be notified in writing of the reason for denying the application.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 68, § 1283.90

Amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 4711, effective March 9, 2007

Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 12727, effective 8/9/2024