Section 1315.160  Restoration

a)         A person seeking restoration of a license that has expired or been placed on inactive status for 5 years or more shall file an application with the Department, on forms supplied by the Department, along with the required fees specified in Section 1315.130 of this Part.  The applicant shall also submit one of the following:

1)         Sworn evidence of active practice in another jurisdiction.  Such evidence shall include a statement from the appropriate board or licensing authority in the other jurisdiction that the licensee was authorized to practice during the term of said active practice;

2)         An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 11 of the Act (no fee is required when restoring from a period of military service if application is made within 2 years after termination of the service);

3)         Verification of successful completion of the Certification Examination of the NBCOT for licensure as a registered occupational therapist or certified occupational therapy assistant within the last 5 years prior to applying for restoration; or

4)         Evidence of successful completion of 48 hours of continuing education  in occupational therapy, including attendance at college level courses, professionally oriented continuing education classes, special seminars, or any other similar program completed within 2 years prior to application for restoration.

b)         A registrant seeking restoration of a license that has been expired for less than 5 years shall have the license restored upon payment of $20 plus all lapsed renewal fees required by Section 1315.130 of this Part.  A licensee seeking restoration of a license shall be required to submit proof of the required 24 hours of continuing education in accordance with Section 1315.145.  These CE hours shall be earned within the 2 years prior to renewal.

c)         A registrant seeking restoration of a license that has been on inactive status for less than 5 years shall have the license restored upon payment of the current renewal fee.  A licensee seeking restoration of a license shall be required to submit proof of the required 24 hours of continuing education in accordance with Section 1315.145.  These CE hours shall be earned within the 2 years prior to renewal.

d)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Department or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking licensure shall be requested to:

1)         Provide such information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Board to explain such relevance or sufficiency, clarify information, or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.

(Source:  Amended at 27 Ill. Reg. 10264, effective June 26, 2003)