Section 1284.80  Restoration

a)         A person seeking restoration of a license after it has expired or has been placed on inactive status for less than 5 years shall file an application with the Division, with the fee specified in Section 1284.50 and proof of 24 hours of continuing education as defined in Section 1284.90 in the 2 years immediately preceding the restoration application.

b)         A person seeking restoration of a license after it has expired or has been placed on inactive status for 5 years or more shall file an application with the Division, with the fee specified in Section 1284.50 and proof of 24 hours of continuing education as defined in Section 1284.90 in the 2 years immediately preceding the restoration application.  The person shall also submit one of the following:

1)         Certification of current licensure from  the appropriate state board or licensing authority in another jurisdiction in which the registrant was authorized to practice, and proof of current active practice.  Proof of current active practice shall include one verification of employment completed by the applicant's supervisor or, if self-employed, by a peer or colleague who is familiar with the applicant's work;

2)         An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 70 of the Act.  Any person seeking restoration of a license within 2 years after discharge from military service pursuant to Section 70 of the Act shall pay the current renewal fee and will not be required to submit proof of meeting the continuing education requirements; or

3)         Proof of successful completion of an exam approved by the Division within 2 years prior to the restoration application.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 12885, effective July 20, 2011)