(1) The secretary must grant a massage practitioner an inactive credential if the massage practitioner submits a letter to the board stating his or her intent to obtain an inactive credential, and he or she:

     (a) Holds an active Washington state massage practitioner's license;

     (b) Is in good standing, as determined by the board; and

     (c) Does not practice massage in the state of Washington.

     (2) The secretary may reinstate the massage practitioner's license if the massage practitioner:

     (a) Pays the current active renewal fee and other fees for active licensure;

     (b) Provides a written declaration that:

     (i) No action has been taken by a state or federal jurisdiction or a hospital which would prevent or restrict the practitioner's practice of massage therapy;

     (ii) He or she has not voluntarily given up any credential or privilege or been restricted in the practice of massage therapy to avoid other sanctions; and

     (iii) He or she has satisfied continuing education and competency requirements for the two most recent years; and

     (c) Meets other requirements for reinstatement, as may be determined by the board.

[2008 c 25 § 2.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2008 c 25: See note following RCW 18.108.025.