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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 17. BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONALS |
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Chapter 17-40. HEALTH OCCUPATIONS: GENERAL RULES |
Section 17-4010. REINSTATEMENT OF AN EXPIRED LICENSE
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4010.1This section applies to the following:
(a)An applicant for reinstatement of an expired licensed issued under the Act, in accordance with § 512 of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 2-3305.12 (1987 Supp.); and
(b)An applicant for reinstatement of an expired license or certificate issued under a law repealed or amended by the Act.
4010.2An applicant for reinstatement under this section shall file an application with the board on the prescribed form and shall pay the required reinstatement fee.
4010.3An applicant for reinstatement under this section shall demonstrate fitness to resume practice by submitting evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has the competency and knowledge of District and federal laws necessary to resume practice of the health occupation and that the applicant's resumption of practice will not be detrimental to the public interest or the integrity of the health profession.
4010.4In making a determination pursuant of § 4010.3, the board shall consider the following:
(a)The length of time that the applicant had practiced in the District or other jurisdictions;
(b)The length of time after expiration of the applicant's license that the applicant was not practicing the health profession in the District or other jurisdictions;
(c)Any violations by the applicant of the Act, this subchapter, or other laws, or other conduct by the applicant that would be grounds for discipline under the Act;
(d)The applicant's present character; and
(e)The applicant's present qualifications and competency to practice the health occupation.
4010.5A board may require an applicant to complete certain educational or training requirements, in addition to any continuing education requirements, to be completed prior to or after reinstatement to ensure that the applicant is competent to practice the health occupation.
4010.6A person who was licensed as a health professional under a law repealed by the Act and who was not licensed under the Act may apply for reinstatement pursuant to this section by March 25, 1991. After this date, such a person must apply as an applicant for a new license.