Renewal Procedures

PURPOSE: This rule provides information to veterinarians licensed and veterinary technicians registered in Missouri regarding renewal of their license or certificate of registration. (1) Definitions: (A) “Inactive veterinarian or inactive veterinary technician” is defined as a currently licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician who has signed an affidavit that s/he is not practicing or involved in any aspect, administrative or otherwise, of veterinary medicine in Missouri as defined in section 340.200(28), RSMo; (B) “License” shall include certificate of registration and the term “licensee” shall include registrant; and (C) “Retired veterinarian or veterinary technician” is defined as a veterinarian or veterinary technician who has signed an affidavit that s/he is not practicing veterinary medicine as defined in section 340.200(28), RSMo. (2) Renewal of an Active or Inactive License/Certificate of Registration. (A) In order for a veterinarian to renew an active or inactive license, the licensee shall submit the following to the board office prior to the expiration date of the license: 1. A completed and signed renewal application, which shall certify that the licensee has completed the required number of approved continuing education credits in accordance with 20 CSR 2270-4.042; and 2. The appropriate renewal fee. (B) In order for a veterinary technician to renew the active or inactive certificate of registration, the licensee shall submit the following to the board office prior to the expiration date of the registration: 1. A completed and signed renewal application, which has been signed by the supervising veterinarian and certifies that the licensee has completed the required number of approved continuing education credits in accordance with 20 CSR 22704.050; and 2. The appropriate renewal fee. (C) If a veterinary technician is not employed under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, his/her certificate of registration will be placed on an inactive status. An inactive veterinary technician shall sign an affidavit stating that s/he will not practice as a veterinary technician in Missouri and submit that affidavit with the renewal application and the appropriate fee to the board office. (D) Failure to provide the requested information will result in the renewal application being returned to the licensee. (E) Failure of a licensee to receive the notice and application to renew his/her license/registration shall not excuse him/her from the requirements of sections 340.258 or 340.314, RSMo to renew that license/certificate of registration. (F) Failure to renew a license/registration, either active or inactive, within thirty (30) days of the license renewal date shall result in the license/certificate of registration being declared noncurrent as authorized by sections 340.258 and 340.314, RSMo. (G) Any licensee who fails to renew his/her license/registration or whose license/certificate of registration has been declared noncurrent shall not perform or offer to perform any act for which a license is required. (3) Restoration of a Noncurrent License/Certificate of Registration. (A) Any veterinarian whose license has been declared noncurrent under section 340.262, RSMo and who wishes to restore the license shall make application to the board by submitting the following within two (2) years of the license renewal date: 1. An application for renewal of licensure; 2. The current renewal fee and all delinquent renewal fees as set forth in 20 CSR 2270-1.021; 3. The penalty fee as set forth in 20 CSR 2270-1.021; and 4. Certification of completion of the required number of approved continuing education credits in accordance with 20 CSR 2270-4.042. (B) Any veterinary technician whose registration has been declared noncurrent under section 340.320.2, RSMo and who wishes to restore the certificate of registration shall make application to the board by submitting the following within two (2) years of the registration renewal date: 1. An application for renewal of registration; 2. The current renewal fee and all delinquent renewal fees as set forth in 20 CSR 2270-1.021; 3. The penalty fee as set forth in 20 CSR 2270-1.021; 4. Certification of completion of the required number of approved continuing education credits in accordance with 20 CSR 2270-4.050; and 5. Verification of employment under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. (4) Inactive License/Certificate of Registration. (A) A veterinarian or veterinary technician may choose to place his/her license/registration on an inactive status by signing an affidavit stating that s/he will not engage in the practice or be involved in any aspect, administrative or otherwise, of veterinary medicine in Missouri and submitting that affidavit with the renewal application and the appropriate fee to the board office. The license/certificate of registration issued to all these applicants shall be stamped “Inactive.” (B) In order for a veterinarian to activate an inactive license, the licensee shall submit to the board office: 1. The renewal application, which shall certify that the licensee has completed the required continuing education credits in accordance with 20 CSR 2270-4.042; 2. The balance of the active renewal fee; and 3. The license stamped “Inactive.” (C) In order for a veterinary technician to activate an inactive registration, the licensee shall submit to the board office: 1. The renewal application which shall certify that the licensee has completed the required continuing education credits in accordance with 20 CSR 2270-4.050; 2. The balance of the active renewal fee; 3. The license stamped “Inactive”; and 4. Verification of current employment under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. (D) The board will issue an active license/certificate of registration, which shall be effective until the next regular renewal date. No penalty fee shall apply. (5) Retired License/Certificate of Registration. (A) A veterinarian or veterinary technician may place his/her license/registration on a retired status by signing an affidavit stating the date of retirement and submitting that affidavit with the renewal application to the board office. No fee is required and no certificate will be issued. The retired status will prevent the license/registration from being declared noncurrent pursuant to section 340.258.5, RSMo. (B) If a retired veterinarian decides to again practice veterinary medicine, s/he must submit to the board office a completed renewal application which shall certify that the licensee has completed the required continuing education credits in accordance with 20 CSR 2270-4.042 and the current renewal fee. The board will issue an active license which shall be effective until the next regular renewal date. No penalty fee shall apply. If it has been more than two (2) years since the retirement affidavit was submitted, evidence of ten (10) hours of continuing education for each year of retirement must be submitted with the renewal application. The board reserves the right pursuant to section 340.268, RSMo to direct any such applicant to take an examination(s) to reactivate his/her license. (C) If a retired veterinary technician decides to again practice veterinary medicine, s/he shall submit to the board office a completed renewal application along with the current renewal fee. The renewal application shall verify current employment under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian and certify completion of the required number of approved continuing education credits in accordance with 20 CSR 2270-4.050. The board will issue an active registration which shall be effective until the next regular renewal date. No penalty fee shall apply. The board reserves the right pursuant to section 340.268, RSMo to direct any such applicant to take an examination(s) to reactivate his/her registration. (D) Any retired veterinarian or veterinary technician or any veterinarian or veterinary technician with an inactive license is not currently eligible to practice in Missouri and will be subject to disciplinary action under sections 340.264, 340.294 and 340.330, RSMo if s/he practices or offers to practice in Missouri. AUTHORITY: sections 340.210, 340.258, 340.314, 340.322, 340.324, and 340.326, RSMo 2000 and sections 340.262, 340.312, and 340.320, RSMo Supp. 2007.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 270-1.050. Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1992, effective July 8, 1993. Amended: Filed April 14, 1994, effective Sept. 30, 1994. Rescinded and readopted: Filed April 13, 2001, effective Oct. 30, 2001. Amended: Filed Dec. 1, 2005, effective June 30, 2006. Moved to 20 CSR 2270-1.050, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed Aug. 11, 2006, effective Jan. 30, 2007. Amended: Filed June 27, 2008, effective Dec. 30, 2008. *Original authority: 340.210, RSMo 1992, amended 1993, 1995, 1999; 340.258, RSMo 1992, amended 1999; 340.262, RSMo 1992, amended 1999, 2004; 340.312, RSMo 1992, amended 1999, 2004; 340.314, RSMo 1992; 340.320, RSMo 1992, amended 1999, 2004; 340.322, RSMo 1992, amended 1999; 340.324, RSMo 1992, amended 1999; and 340.326, RSMo 1992.