Section 246-12-160 - How to return to active status following a mandated suspension(1) The department of health places the credential in mandatedsuspension status when a law requires suspension of a credential under certain circumstances. This suspension is not discretionary for the department of health. Examples of mandated suspension are default on a student loan and failure to pay child support. The practitioner may not practice while on mandated suspension. The credential must be returned to active status before the practitioner may practice.(2) A credential is returned to active status by complying with the following: (a) Meet all the requirements outlined in the order mandating the suspension;(b) Pay the current renewal fee, if due;(c) Pay the substance abuse monitoring surcharge if required by the profession;(d) Pay a "return from mandated suspension fee" of two hundred forty-five dollars. Standard renewal fees are not required during the period of the suspension;(e) Provide written declaration that all continuing education and competency requirements for the entire suspension period have been met, if required by the profession;(f) Provide other written declarations or documentation, if required for the profession; and(g) If the mandated suspension was for more than three years the practitioner must also comply with any specific requirements identified in rule by that profession's regulatory entity.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-12-160
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-160, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.