Section 682.260  Inactive Status Request

A licensed hearing instrument dispenser who notifies the Department on the prescribed forms may place his or her license on inactive status.  If such period of inactive status is more than 2 years, the hearing instrument dispenser shall also provide the Department with sworn evidence certifying to active practice in another jurisdiction that is satisfactory to the Department.  If that person has not practiced in any jurisdiction for 2 years or more, he or she shall be required to restore his or her license by retaking and passing the examinations required in Section 8 of the Act  or by applying for licensure under the provisions of reciprocity.  Any hearing instrument dispenser whose license is on inactive status shall not practice in Illinois. (Section 20 of the Act)

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 10312, effective June 17, 2011)