32-2528. Inactive license; application;
prohibited activities
(L10, Ch. 172, sec. 7. Eff. 1/1/11)
A. A person who holds a regular license pursuant to this chapter may request an
inactive license from the board if both of the following are true:
1. The licensee is not under investigation by the board.
2. The board has not begun disciplinary proceedings against the licensee.
B. The board may grant an inactive license and shall waive the annual renewal fee
and requirements for continuing medical education if the person certifies total
retirement from the performance of health care tasks in this state, any jurisdiction of
the United States and any foreign country and is current on all fees required by this
chapter.
C. An inactive licensee shall not perform health care tasks.
D. The board may convert an inactive license to a regular license on payment of the
annual renewal fee and presentation of evidence to the board that the holder possesses
the medical knowledge and the physical and mental ability to safely engage in the
performance of health care tasks. The board may require any combination of physical
examination, psychiatric or psychological evaluation, oral competency examination or a
board qualified written examination or interview it believes necessary to assist it in
determining the ability of a physician assistant who holds an inactive license to return
to regular licensure.
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