Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 295 - JOINT SECRETARY, PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARDS
Chapter 295-15 - INACTIVE STATUS LICENSES
Rule 295-15-.16 - Georgia Board of Podiatry Examiners

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 295-15-.16

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

1. The Board has determined inactive status will be available for those persons meeting the prescribed criteria, which shall remain in full force for life, unless reactivated under Board rules, and which shall incur no fees. To be eligible to be placed in inactive status, a licensee must:

(a) Demonstrate an inability to practice podiatry due to age, physical impairment, or infirmity which time is not expected to resolve;

(b) Have a current active license in good standing to practice podiatry in the State of Georgia;

(c) Must not be under administrative disciplinary action or court action or probation;

(d) Licensees desiring to be placed on inactive status must apply in writing to the Board and submit evidence of inability to practice.

2. Once placed in inactive status, the license holder thereafter shall not engage in the practice of podiatry in any manner in the State of Georgia.

3. The only avenue of reactivation shall be at the discretion of the Board under conditions acceptable to the Board. Licensees seeking reactivation shall be required to pay past license renewal fees based on the current renewal rate for each inactive renewal cycle and submit proof of continuing education for each biennium the license is in inactive status.

O.C.G.A. § 43-1-22.

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