1. (a) Applicants for reinstatement who have allowed their license to lapse for non-renewal for no more than 5 years shall apply by:

   1. (1) Submitting an “Application for Reinstatement of Licensure to Practice Veterinary Medicine” form, revised 10/2022;

   2. (2) Placing their signature on the “Application for Reinstatement of Licensure to Practice Veterinary Medicine” form after the following statement:

      “I acknowledge that knowingly making a false statement on this application form is a misdemeanor under RSA 641:2, I. I certify that the information I have provided on all parts of the application form, and in the documents that I have personally submitted to support my application, is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also certify that I have read and understood the statute and the rules of the Board of Veterinary Medicine and promise that, if I am licensed, I will abide by them.”

   3. (3) Pay the fee required by Plc 1002.44;
   4. (4) Show proof of having completed 30 hours of continuing education, as described in Vet 403, within the immediately preceding 2 years of the date the application for reinstatement was submitted; and
   5. (5) Be of good professional character as described in Vet 302.

2. (b) Applicants for reinstatement who allowed their license to lapse for non-renewal for more than 5 years and have been active in the profession by practicing as a veterinarian for at least 1,000 hours per year in a jurisdiction outside of New Hampshire for 3 years or more shall apply by:

   1. (1) Submitting an “Application for Reinstatement of Licensure to Practice Veterinary Medicine” form, revised 10/2022;
   2. (2) Pay the fee required by Plc 1002.44;
   3. (3) Show proof of having completed 30 hours of continuing education, as described in Vet 403, within the immediately preceding 2 years of the date the application for reinstatement was submitted; and
   4. (4) Be of good professional character as described in Vet 302.

3. (c) Applicants for reinstatement who allowed their license to lapse for non-renewal for more than 5 years and have not been active in the profession by practicing as a veterinarian for at least 1,000 hours per year in any jurisdiction for 3 years or more shall apply by:

   1. (1) Submitting an “Application for Reinstatement of Licensure to Practice Veterinary Medicine” form, revised 10/2022;
   2. (2) Pay the fee required by Plc 1002.44; and
   3. (3) Show proof of having completed 30 hours of continuing education, as described in Vet 403, within the immediately preceding 2 years of the date the application for reinstatement was submitted.
   4. (4) Submitting verification of licensure directly to the board from each state or jurisdiction where the applicant has ever been licensed;
   5. (5) Submitting a current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume;
   6. (6) Submitting 2 letters of recommendation sent directly to the board from practicing veterinarians who can attest to the veterinary abilities of the applicant within the last 5 years;
   7. (7) Submitting detailed information of pending complaints or disciplinary action taken in another state or jurisdiction relating in any way to the practice of veterinary medicine; and
   8. (8) Be of good professional character as described in Vet 302.

Source. #13557, eff 3-1-23