1. (1) The secretary must grant a massage therapist an inactive credential if the massage therapist submits a letter to the board stating his or her intent to obtain an inactive credential, and he or she:

   1. (a) Holds an active Washington state massage therapist's license;
   2. (b) Is in good standing, as determined by the board; and
   3. (c) Does not practice massage in the state of Washington.

2. (2) The secretary may reinstate the massage therapist's license if the massage therapist:

   1. (a) Pays the current active renewal fee and other fees for active licensure;

   2. (b) Provides a written declaration that:

      1. (i) No action has been taken by a state or federal jurisdiction or a hospital which would prevent or restrict the therapist's practice of massage therapy;
      2. (ii) He or she has not voluntarily given up any credential or privilege or been restricted in the practice of massage therapy to avoid other sanctions; and
      3. (iii) He or she has satisfied continuing education and competency requirements for the two most recent years; and
   3. (c) Meets other requirements for reinstatement, as may be determined by the board.

[ 2016 c 41 s 11; 2008 c 25 s 2.]

Notes:

Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.

Effective date—2008 c 25: See note following RCW 18.108.025.