4015.1 If the license of a health professional lapses while serving in the military whenever the United States is engaged in active military operations against any foreign power or hostile force, the license may be reinstated or renewed without payment of the reinstatement or late renewal fee under the following conditions:

1. (a) The license was active at the time of deployment;
2. (b) The application for reinstatement or renewal is made while still in the armed services or no later than six (6) months after discharge from active service or return to inactive military status;
3. (c) A copy of the military activation orders or other proof of active military service accompanies the application; and
4. (d) The renewal fee is paid.

4015.2 If the required continuing education contact hours were not earned for renewal during the earning period, the licensee shall be required to complete the required continuing education hours needed for renewal no later than six (6) months after discharge from active service, return to inactive military status, or return to the United States from an active war zone.

4015.3 The continuing education contact hours used for renewal shall not be used for the next licensing renewal.

4015.4 The continuing education contact hours for the next license renewal shall not be prorated.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 6176 (July 1, 2005).