WAC 246-812-165. Retired active license

(1) A licensed denturist may place their credential in "retired active" status by meeting the requirements of this section. (2) A licensed denturist who holds a retired active license may only practice in intermittent or emergent circumstances. As defined for this purpose: (a) "Intermittent" means the licensed denturist will practice no more than ninety days a year; and (b) "Emergent" means the licensed denturist will practice only in emergency circumstances such as earthquakes, floods, times of declared war, or other states of emergency. (3) To obtain a retired active license a licensed denturist shall: (a) Meet the requirements of WAC 246-12-120 ; and (b) Pay the appropriate fee in WAC 246-812-990 . (4) To renew a retired active license the licensed denturist shall: (a) Meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-130 ; (b) Pay the appropriate fee in WAC 246-812-990 ; (c) Have completed fifteen hours of continuing competency every year in compliance with WAC 246-812-159 ; and (d) Renew their retired active license every year on their birthday. (5) To return to active status, the licensed denturist shall: (a) Meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-140 ; (b) Pay the renewal fee according to WAC 246-812-990 ; and (c) Meet the continuing competency requirements in WAC 246-812-159 . (6) A licensed denturist who holds a retired active license is subject to a continuing competency audit.