02-643-7 Me. Code R. § 3

Current through 2024-44, October 30, 2024

Section 643-7-3 - Inactive Status

1.Application and Renewal

A speech language pathologist, audiologist or hearing aid dealer and fitter may apply for an inactive status license. A licensee who applies for inactive status during the 3 months prior to expiration of the license must demonstrate compliance with the continuing education requirement set forth in Chapter 8 of the board's rules for the license term during which application is made. The board may refuse to issue an inactive status license to a licensee who:

A. Is ineligible for renewal of an active license; or

B. Applies for an inactive status license during the 3 months prior to expiration and fails to demonstrate compliance with the continuing education requirement for the license term during which application is made.

2.Prohibition Against Practice

A licensee may not engage in the practice of speech-language pathology, audiology or hearing aid dealing and fitting while in inactive status.

3.Continuing Education

A licensee need not comply with the continuing education requirement contained in Chapter 8 of the board's rules while in inactive status.

4.Renewal of Inactive Status License

A licensee shall renew an inactive status license by:

A. Submitting a renewal application;

B. Remitting the license fee required by Chapter 10, Section 5(38) of the Rules of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, entitled "Establishment of License Fees;" and

C. Providing such other information as the board may require.

5.Reinstatement to Active Status

A licensee in inactive status may apply to the board for reinstatement to active status on a form provided by the board. The licensee shall submit with the application:

A. Any license fee required by Chapter 10, Section 5(38); and

B. Proof of completion of continuing education that meets the requirements of Chapter 8 of the board's rules. A licensee who has been in inactive status for less than 5 years as of the date of application shall document completion of 10 hours of continuing education within the 365 days preceding submission of the application. A licensee who has been in inactive status for 5 or more years as of the date of application shall document completion of 20 hours of continuing education within the 365 days preceding submission of the application.

02-643 C.M.R. ch. 7, § 3