1. (1) Application for reinstatement:

   1. (a) May be made twelve months after the effective date of revocation unless otherwise specified in Order or Agreement.
   2. (b) Shall be made according to forms and guidelines provided by the Board.
2. (2) Applications for reinstatement of a revoked license may be resolved informally or through the formal hearing process.

3. (3) In considering reinstatement of a revoked license, the Board may evaluate factors that include but are not limited to:

   1. (a) Severity of the act(s) that resulted in revocation of the license.
   2. (b) Conduct of the applicant subsequent to the revocation of license.
   3. (c) Lapse of time since revocation.
   4. (d) Compliance with all reinstatement requirements stipulated by the Board.
   5. (e) Rehabilitation attained by the applicant as evidenced by statements provided directly to the Board from qualified individuals who have professional knowledge of the applicant.
   6. (f) Whether the applicant is in violation of any applicable statute or rule.

Author: The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-27B-1 thru 34-27B-17.

History: New Rule: Filed May 16, 2005; refilled August 10, 2005; effective September 14, 2005.