1. (1) A licensee may request to place his license in inactive or retired status by:

   1. (a) submitting a written request to place his or her license in inactive or retired status to the commissioner;
   2. (b) paying an inactive or retirement fee; and
   3. (c) paying a biennial renewal fee for an inactive license.

2. (2) A licensee may request to have his or her license reinstated after it has been placed in inactive or retired status by:

   1. (a) submitting a written request to have his or her license returned to active status; and
   2. (b) paying a reinstatement fee.

Authority: Chapter 495 of the Public Acts of 2007, §§ 4, 8, and 12 and T. C. A. §§ 62-36-111 and 62-36- 114 [effective January 1, 2008]. Administrative History: Public necessity rule filed November 21, 2007; effective through May 10, 2008. Rule expired May 11, 2008; reverted back to its prior status. Original rule filed March 26, 2008; effective June 9, 2008.