Section 1245.160  Restoration

a)         Any dietitian nutritionist whose license has expired or has been placed on inactive status for 5 years or less may have the license restored by paying the fees required by Section 1245.305 and providing proof of meeting the CE requirements of Section 1245.310 during the 2 years prior to restoration.

b)         Any person seeking restoration of a license that has been expired or placed on inactive status for more than 5 years shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Department, together with the fee required by Section 1245.305 and proof of meeting the CE requirements of Section 1245.310 during the 2 years prior to restoration.  The applicant shall also submit:

1)         Sworn evidence of active practice in another jurisdiction.  That 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;

2)         An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 70 of the Act;

3)         Proof of passage of the Commision on Dietetic Registration examination for dietitian nutritionists during the period the license was lapsed or on inactive status; or

4)         Evidence of current status as a registered dietitian or registered dietitian nutritionist, certified clinical nutritionist, certified nutrition specialist, or diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition.

c)         Any person seeking restoration of a license within 2 years after honorable termination from military service pursuant to Section 70 of the Act will be required to pay only the current renewal fee and will not be required to submit proof of meeting the CE requirements.

d)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Department because of a lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given, or a need for clarification, the licensee seeking restoration may 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.

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 3658, effective March 11, 2016)