Section 1345.45  Restoration

a)         A person seeking reinstatement of a license that has expired for three years or less shall have the license reinstated upon payment of all lapsed renewal fees required by Section 1345.55 and proof of completion of the continuing education required under Section 1345.35.

b)         A person seeking reinstatement of a license that has been placed on inactive status under Section 60 of the Act for three years or less shall have the license reinstated upon payment of the current renewal fee required by Section 1345.55 and proof of completion of the continuing education required under Section 1345.35.

c)         A person seeking restoration of a license after it has expired or been placed on inactive status for more than three years shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Division, proof of completion of the continuing education required under Section 1345.35, proof of active cardiopulmonary resuscitation and neonatal resuscitation certifications, and payment of the restoration fee required by Section 1345.55.  The person shall also submit either:

1)         Sworn evidence of active practice in another jurisdiction.  The evidence shall include a statement from the appropriate board or licensing authority in the other jurisdiction that the person was authorized to practice during the term of active practice;

2)         Current valid certified professional midwife certification granted by the North American Registry of Midwives or its successor organization; or

3)         An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 55 of the Act.

d)         A person seeking restoration of a license that has been revoked, suspended, in refuse to renew status, or on probation for three years or less shall: 

1)         comply with the same requirements provided in subsection (b);

2)         provide sufficient evidence to establish that the person has been rehabilitated;

3)         and pay the restoration fee required by Section 1345.55.

e)         A person seeking restoration of a license that has been revoked, suspended, or in refuse to renew status for more than three years shall:

1)         comply with the same requirements provided in subsection (d);

2)         provide sufficient evidence to establish that the person is fit to practice midwifery including at a minimum compliance with subsection (c)(2) and proof of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and neonatal resuscitation provider certifications;

3)         provide sufficient evidence to establish that the person has been rehabilitated.

f)         Except for persons seeking restoration of a license that has been revoked, suspended, in refuse to renew status, or on probation, when the accuracy or sufficiency of any submitted documentation is questioned by the Division because of a lack of information, discrepancies, or conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the person seeking restoration of a license may be requested to:

1)         Provide information as may be necessary related to the practice of midwifery; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Board to explain the relevance or sufficiency, clarify information, or clear up any discrepancies or conflict in information.