Section 1480.180  Inactive Status

a)         Any licensed structural engineer who notifies the Division in writing on forms prescribed by the Division may elect to place his or her license on inactive status and shall be excused from the payment of renewal fees until he or she notifies the Division in writing of a desire to resume active status.

b)         Any licensee seeking restoration from inactive status shall do so in accordance with Section 1480.160.

c)         Any licensed structural engineer whose license is on inactive status shall not practice structural engineering in the State of Illinois.  Practicing or offering to practice on a license that is on inactive status shall be considered unlicensed activity and shall be grounds for discipline under Section 20 of the Act.

d)         Inactive status is not available for a Professional Design Firm.

e)         Any licensed structural engineer whose license is on inactive status is not required to comply with the Continuing Education requirements listed in Section 1480.185.

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 946, effective January 5, 2023)