Rule 150-3-.07. Inactive Licensure Status

1. (1) A licensee may apply for inactive licensure status under the following conditions:

   1. (a) A dentist or dental hygienist who holds an active license in the state of Georgia may apply to the Board for inactive status by submitting the required for m and paying the proper fee
   2. (b) A licensee granted inactive status is exempt from the payment of the biennia l renewal fee and continuing education requirement.
   3. (c) A person holding an inactive license may not practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state.
   4. (d) A dentist or dental hygienist holding an inactive license may apply for reinstatement by following the Board's reinstatement policy.
2. (2) For the purposes of O.C.G.A. § 43-11-47(a)(7)(A), a licensee on inactive status is not licensed to practice dentistry in Georgia.

Authority: O.C.G.A §§ 43-1-7, 43-1-22, 43-11-2.1, 43-11-7.

History. Original Rule entitled "CPR Requirements for Dentists" adopted. F. Sept. 27, 1988; eff. Oct. 17, 1988.

Amended: F. Oct. 25, 1989; eff. Nov. 14, 1989.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Inactive Licensure Status" adopted. F. Feb. 2, 1993; eff. Feb. 22, 1993.

Amended: F. Oct. 29, 1996; eff. Nov. 18, 1996.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Sept. 13, 1999; eff. Oct. 3, 1999.

Amended: F. Feb. 18, 2003; eff. Mar. 10, 2003.

Amended: F. Nov. 18, 2013; eff. Dec. 8, 2013.

Amended: F. Sep. 3, 2014; eff. Sept. 23, 2014.