33-40-110. Renewal of license; reentry.

(a) Any license issued under this act shall be subject to annual renewal as provided by the board, however no late renewal of a license may be granted more than one (1) year after its expiration.

(b) Repealed by Laws 2016, ch. 104, § 2.

(c) Repealed by Laws 2016, ch. 104, § 2.

(d) Repealed by Laws 2016, ch. 104, § 2.

(e) Repealed by Laws 2016, ch. 104, § 2.

(f) The board shall establish by rule reentry procedures for the licensure of persons who have previously practiced as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant for not less than one (1) year, but who do not qualify for renewal of their license under subsection (a) of this section. The board's rules may:

(i) Require completion of continuing education not to exceed the cumulative total requirement for a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapist assistant for three (3) years;

(ii) Require completion of a review course approved by the board which shall not be more than thirty (30) days in duration;

(iii) Require practice under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant for a period of not more than two (2) years;

(iv) For a period of not more than two (2) years or until specified training is received, restrict a person from practicing or practicing without supervision specific areas within the practice of occupational therapy which areas have significantly changed or been added to the practice;

(v) Establish guidelines for the length of time the requirements stated in paragraphs (i) through (iv) of this subsection are imposed based on the length of time a person has not engaged in the practice of occupational therapy, the person's prior experience, the area of practice in which the person intends to engage and other relevant factors.