Section 1505.40  Restoration

a)         A veterinary technician seeking restoration of a certificate that has expired for less than 5 years shall have the certificate restored upon payment of the fees required by Section 1505.52(c)(1).  However, a veterinary technician seeking restoration of a certification within 2 years after termination of military service as provided in Section 15 of the Act shall, upon submission of an affidavit attesting to such service, be excused from the payment of any fees.

b)         A veterinary technician seeking restoration of a certificate that has expired or been on inactive status for more than 5 years shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Division, together with the fee required by Section 1505.52(c)(1).  The veterinary technician shall also submit:

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

2)         Two affidavits attesting to the applicant's practice as a veterinary technician in a jurisdiction where licensure is not required; or

3)         An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 15 of the Act; or

4)         Evidence of experience within the profession other than active practice (such as research, teaching or publishing) during the time in which the certificate was expired.

c)         A veterinary technician seeking restoration of a certificate that has been on inactive status for less than 5 years shall have the certificate restored upon filing an application, on forms provided by the Division, and paying the current renewal fee.

d)         After January 31, 1997, a veterinary technician seeking restoration of a license shall be required to complete the continuing education requirements set forth in Section 1505.55 for one renewal period.

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

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

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

(Source:  Amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 15792, effective November 13, 2007)