Section 1252.100  Restoration

a)         Any professional geologist whose license has expired or been placed on inactive status for 5 years or less may have the license restored by paying the fees required by Section 1252.80 of this Part.

b)         Any person seeking restoration of a license that has been expired or placed on inactive status for more than 5 years shall file an application, on forms provided by the Department,  for review by the Board, together with the fee required by Section 1252.80.  The applicant shall also submit either:

1)         Sworn evidence of active practice in another jurisdiction.  Such evidence shall include a statement from an appropriate board or licensing authority in the other jurisdiction that the licensee/registrant was authorized to practice during the term of active practice; or

2)         An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 65 of the Act; or

3)         Proof of passage of the Professional Geologist Examination during the period the license  was lapsed; or

4)         Other evidence of continued competence in geology.  Other evidence shall include, but not be limited to:

A)        Employment in a responsible capacity by a licensed professional geologist as determined by the Board;

B)        Lawfully practicing geology as an employee of a governmental agency;

C)        Teaching geology in a college or university; or

D)        Attendance at educational programs in geology.

c)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Department or the Board because of a lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given, or a need for clarification, the registrant seeking restoration shall be requested to:

1)         Provide such information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Board to explain such relevance or sufficiency, clarify information or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.

d)         Upon the recommendation of the Board and approval of the Director, an applicant shall have the registration restored or be notified in writing of the reason for denying the application.