Section 1252.90  Inactive Status

a)         Licensed geologists who notify the Department, on forms provided by the Department, may place their licenses on inactive status and shall be excused from paying renewal fees until they notify the Department in writing of the intention to resume active practice.

b)         Any licensed geologist seeking restoration from inactive status shall do so in accordance with Section 1252.100 of this Part.

c)         Any geologist whose license is on inactive status shall not practice in the State of Illinois.  Any person violating this subsection shall be considered to be practicing without a license and shall be subject to the disciplinary provisions of the Act.