- (a) The license is lapsed if not renewed or placed in inactive status by the expiration date.
- (b) Failure to receive the renewal notice at the last address of record in the Arkansas State Board of Nursing office shall not relieve the licensee of the responsibility for renewing the license by the expiration date.
(c) Any licensee whose license has lapsed shall:
- (1) File a renewal application; and
- (2) Pay the current renewal fee and the late fee.
(d) Any person practicing nursing during the time his or her license has lapsed shall be:
- (1) Considered an illegal practitioner; and
- (2) Subject to the penalties provided for violation of the Nurse Practice Act.