(a) Inactive status.

1. (1) An individual licensed or certified under the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act of 2007, Arkansas Code § 17-107-101 et seq., may place his or her license or certification on inactive status by notifying the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board in writing.
2. (2) The holder of an inactive license or certification is excused from payment of renewal fees and shall not practice in his or her area of licensure or certification in this state.

(b) A person who holds an active license may apply for inactive status in the following manner:

1. (1) Obtain, complete, and submit to the board an affidavit of retirement form; and
2. (2) Submit any supporting documentation which may be required to the board’s administrative office.

(c) A licensee whose certificate has been inactivated may re-enter active status by doing the following:

1. (1) Submit an application and pay the renewal fee; and
2. (2) Submit verification of successful completion of continuing education hours for the period of inactivity.