225 ILCS 65/65-25
Any advanced practice registered nurse who notifies the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department may elect to place his or her license on inactive status and shall, subject to rules of the Department, be excused from payment of renewal fees until notice is given to the Department in writing of his or her intent to restore the license.
Any advanced practice registered nurse requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and shall be required to restore his or her license, as provided by rule of the Department.
Any advanced practice registered nurse whose license is on inactive status shall not practice advanced practice registered nursing, as defined by this Act in the State of Illinois.
225 ILCS 65/65-25