(a)

1. (1) Retirement is a voluntary separation on the part of the vendor.

2. (2) Retirement is considered an automatic termination of the retiree’s:

   1. (A) License;
   2. (B) Program rights; and
   3. (C) Seniority.
3. (3) If a retirement is processed, it cannot be withdrawn.

4. (4)

   1. (A) If a retiree decides not to retire and wants to return to the program, the retiree must apply for training and go through a period of evaluation, reorientation, and training as any other new trainee.
   2. (B) If retiree completes training and is certified for relicensing, the retiree’s name will be placed on the ready for employment list as if the retiree is a new licensee.

(b)

1. (1) Any money owed to the program after a vendor retires must be repaid before the retiree can rejoin the program.

2. (2) Mandatory retirement will be based on the vendor’s mental and physical inabilities to operate:

   1. (A) The facility to which the vendor is assigned; or
   2. (B) Other available facilities within the program.
3. (3) The vendor will be evaluated annually to determine whether or not the vendor must retire.