Section 1245.320  Inactive Status

a)         A licensed dietitian nutritionist who notifies the Department, on forms provided by the Department, may place the license on inactive status and shall be excused from paying renewal fees until he or she notifies the Department in writing of the intention to resume active practice.

b)         Any dietitian nutritionist whose license is on inactive status shall not practice dietetics and nutrition services and shall not use the title "dietitian nutritionist", "dietitian", "licensed nutritionist", or "nutrition counselor" or the letters "L.D.N." in the State of Illinois.  Any person violating this subsection shall be considered to be practicing without a license and shall be subject to the disciplinary provisions of the Act.

c)         Any licensee seeking restoration from inactive status shall do so in accordance with Section 1245.160.

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 3658, effective March 11, 2016)