Section 1275.80  Restoration

a)         A person seeking restoration of a license which has expired for less than five years shall have the license restored upon payment of $20 plus all lapsed renewal fees, as set forth in Section 1275.75.

b)         A person seeking restoration of a license which has been placed on inactive status for less than five years shall have the license restored upon payment of the renewal fee as set forth in Section 1275.75.

c)         A person seeking restoration of a license after it has expired or been placed on inactive status for more than five years shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Division, together with the fee required by Section 1275.75 and may be scheduled for an interview before the Board.  The person shall also submit either:

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

2)         An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 12 of the Act; or

3)         Proof of passage of the L.A.R.E. examination during the period the license was lapsed or on inactive status.

d)         Any person seeking restoration of a license within 2 years after discharge from military service pursuant to Section 12 of the Act will be required to pay only the current renewal.

e)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the coursework or experience is questioned by the Division or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the person seeking restoration of a license 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.  Upon the recommendation of the Board and approval by the Division, an applicant shall have the license restored.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 4646, effective March 2, 2006)