Definitions for this chapter shall be as follows:

1. (1) “Inactive” means a professional soil scientist who has obtained inactive status from the commissioner and is not required to comply with continuing education requirements as prescribed herein. A professional soil scientist in inactive status may not engage in the practice of soil science;
2. (2) “Retired” means a professional soil scientist who has obtained retired status from the commissioner and is not required to comply with continuing education or renewal requirements or pay renewal fees as prescribed herein. A retired professional soil scientist may not engage in the practice of soil science and a license in retired status may not be reactivated.

Authority: T.C.A. § 62-18-211. Administrative History: Original rule filed April 20, 2011; effective July 19, 2011. Repeal and new rule filed July 25, 2014; effective October 23, 2014.