Reinstatement

PURPOSE: This rule outlines the process for reinstating a license to practice as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant. (1) Failure of a licensee to renew a license before the expiration of the license will cause the license to lapse. Within two (2) years of the expiration date, the licensee may submit payment of the renewal fee, late renewal penalty and provide the board with a completed renewal form which shall contain— (A) The licensee’s residential address; (B) Details regarding being found guilty, plea of guilty, receipt of a suspended imposition of sentence or the entering of a plea of nolo contendere for any violation of any laws of a state or the United States, other than a traffic violation; (C) Details regarding any addiction to or repetitive abuse of any drug or chemical substance including alcohol within the past five (5) years; (D) Information regarding being currently treated or within the past five (5) years having been treated through a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program; (E) Details regarding being a party in a civil suit other than divorce, custody matters, or bankruptcy; (F) Details regarding any restriction or discipline for unethical behavior or unprofessional conduct; (G) Details regarding a professional license, certification, registration, permit or an application in any state, United States territory, province, or country being denied, reprimanded, suspended, restricted, revoked or otherwise disciplined, curtailed or voluntarily surrendered under threat of investigation or disciplinary action; and (H) Verification of completion of the required twenty-four (24) continuing competency credits within the preceding two (2) years. (2) A licensee who fails to restore a license for a period of more than two (2) years after the expiration of the license shall reapply for licensure under regulations in effect at the time of reapplication. AUTHORITY: sections 324.050, 324.065, 324.068 and 324.080, RSMo 2000 and 324.086, RSMo Supp. 2001.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 205-3.060. Original rule filed Aug. 4, 1998, effective Dec. 30, 1998. Amended: Filed Oct. 30, 2002, effective April 30, 2003. Moved to 20 CSR 22053.060, effective Aug. 28, 2006. *Original authority: 324.050, RSMo 1997, amended 1999; 324.065, RSMo 1997; 324.068, RSMo 1997; 324.080, RSMo 1997; 324.086, RSMo 1997, amended 1999, 2001.