Section 1360.60  Restoration

a)         A person seeking restoration of a license that has expired for 5 years or less shall have the license restored upon payment of $100 plus all lapsed renewal fees required by Section 18(a)(4) of the Act and proof of 100 hours of continuing education, as defined in Section 1360.70 of this Part, earned within the 2 years preceding restoration of the license.

b)         A person seeking restoration of a license that has been placed on inactive status for 5 years or less shall have the license restored upon payment of the current renewal fee and proof of 100 hours of continuing education, as defined in Section 1360.70 of this Part, earned within 2 years preceding the restoration of the license.

c)         A person seeking restoration of a license after it has expired or been placed on inactive status for more than 5 years shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Division, together with the fee required by Section 18(a)(4) of the Act, and be scheduled for an interview before the Board. The person shall also submit either:

1)         Certification of active practice in another jurisdiction and proof of 100 hours continuing education as defined in Section 1360.70 of this Part during the 2 years prior to restoration.  Such evidence shall include a statement from the appropriate board or licensing authority in the other jurisdiction that the applicant was authorized to practice during the term of active practice; or

2)         Proof of successful completion of the PM Lexis examination in accordance with Section 1360.40 within one year before applying for restoration.

d)         Pursuant to Section 15(D) of the Act, anyone applying for restoration of a license that has expired or been placed on inactive status while in military service shall submit an affidavit attesting to that service.  If the application is made within 2 years after discharge and if all other provisions of Section 15(D) are met, the applicant will only be required to pay the current renewal fee and will not be required to submit proof of continuing education.

e)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Division because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given, or a need for clarification, the licensee 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's license shall be restored.

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 16972, effective October 25, 2010)