Section 216-RICR-40-05-16.7 - Inactive StatusA. Upon request, the Department shall grant inactive status to a licensee who does not intend to practice his or her profession within this state during the period covered by the inactive status. Said person may be reinstated without payment of a penalty fee upon application and presentation of evidence of completion of such requirements, and payment of current license renewal fee.B. Upon reinstatement to active status, a licensee must show proof of having an active CRT and/or RRT NBRC certification after July 1, 2002 and show proof of having completed continuing education during the two (2) years immediately preceding reinstatement in such amount as is prescribed in § 16.8 of this Part.C. Respiratory care provided by respiratory care practitioners shall be consistent with prevailing standards of practice and in accordance with the AARC, Statement of Ethics and Professional Practice incorporated at § 16.2 of this Part.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-05-16.7