Section 1275.80  Restoration

a)         A person seeking restoration of a license that has expired or been on inactive status for less than five years, or has been placed on nonrenewed status, shall file an application on forms provided by the Division, together with the restoration fees specified in Section 1275.75. When restoring a registration from inactive status, a person is required to pay the current renewal fee set forth in Section 1275.75.

b)         A person seeking restoration of a registration 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 following:

1)         The restoration fees specified in Section 1275.75. When restoring a registration from inactive status, a person is required to pay the current renewal fee set forth in Section 1275.75; and 

2)         One of the following:

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

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

C)        Proof of passage of the L.A.R.E. examination during the period the registrant was lapsed or on inactive status; or

D)        Proof of employment in a responsible capacity under the direct supervision and control of a registered or licensed landscape architect, licensed architect or licensed professional engineer, as set forth in Section 1275.30.

c)         Any person seeking restoration of a registration within two years after discharge from military service pursuant to Section 50 of the Act will be required to pay only the current renewal.

d)         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 registration shall be requested to:

1)         Provide information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Board to explain the 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 registration restored.

(Source:  Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 16806, effective September 26, 2022)