Section 1485.60  Inactive Status

a)         A registered surgical assistant or surgical technologist who notifies the Division in writing may place his or her registration on inactive status and shall be excused from paying renewal fees until he or she notifies the Division in writing of the intention to resume active practice.

b)         Any registered surgical assistant or surgical technologist seeking restoration of a registration that has been on inactive status for 5 years or less shall pay the current renewal fee specified in Section 1485.80 and have the certification of registration restored in accordance with Section 1485.70.